Slide issues

[apapel20]

Alright NS. I have a pretty specific issue with sliding a rail, and it is that I always end up getting the rail towards my tails. I can get to 90 just fine. I have tried getting on from farther offset, jumping less, etc. Any tips on how to fix this?

 

[Pole-Less]

Sounds like a commitment issue. Literally practice on a curb with shoes on to understand where your feet should be on the rail. If you get on the rail fine and fall off heels first after sliding a bit, try to move your front foot down like a gas pedal to center youself. You could also try lip on(approach rail from opposite side and slide the same way).

I’d try to ask for advice from people who ski around your mtn that can do it, they will be able to give you better advice.

 

[Jezza]

Alright NS. I have a pretty specific issue with sliding a rail, and it is that I always end up getting the rail towards my tails. I can get to 90 just fine. I have tried getting on from farther offset, jumping less, etc. Any tips on how to fix this?

When I had this issue, I would try to land on the rail underneath my front bindings. Helped me balance better since I was leaning forward a bit too much. After figuring out my balance some more, I could hop on rails without really thinking of where I’m landing. So I’d say just keep practicing until it feels natural and don’t forget to look at the end of the rail once you’re on it!

 

[FelixmcCormick]

Alright NS. I have a pretty specific issue with sliding a rail, and it is that I always end up getting the rail towards my tails. I can get to 90 just fine. I have tried getting on from farther offset, jumping less, etc. Any tips on how to fix this?

Just always call bluntslide

 

[TRVP_ANGEL]

Adjust your angle of approach so youre aiming onto the rail rather than on the other slide of the rail.

Or just become nicky keefer and bluntslide everything

 

[shin-bang]

Sounds like a commitment issue. Literally practice on a curb with shoes on to understand where your feet should be on the rail. If you get on the rail fine and fall off heels first after sliding a bit, try to move your front foot down like a gas pedal to center youself. You could also try lip on(approach rail from opposite side and slide the same way).

I’d try to ask for advice from people who ski around your mtn that can do it, they will be able to give you better advice.

This ^

its called scissoring.

It it helps you grip the rail and will put you on the right track for switch ups and other rail tricks down the line.