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Subject: 45435
Posted: Jan/24/2012 at 10:07pm

Originally posted by iheartloveland

@chramiji
definitely don't keep your legs stiff. personally i have a slacker riding style, so from take off through mid-air to landing my knees are slightly bent. that said im not a particularly great jumper, but my legs are always loose enough to absorb an unexpectedly hard or turned landing.
also the setup is pretty important, so take off smooth and at first give only enough pop to get to a comfortable landing. i like to stay more compact in the air, even if its just a clif drop or off a cornice.

Good tip!  I usually fall off balance due to my stiff leg stance.
]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:07:17 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=1151621#1151621 How to Pick Riding Line- : When in doubt, throttle out? http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=1150376#1150376 Author: vanoot
Subject: 45435
Posted: Jan/22/2012 at 7:40am

When in doubt, throttle out? ]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:40:16 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=1150376#1150376 How to Pick Riding Line- : yup! Can't go as fast if... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=1146107#1146107 Author: MTpow
Subject: 45435
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 10:39am

yup!  Can't go as fast if you are making a bunch of unnecessary turns!]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:39:56 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=1146107#1146107 How to Pick Riding Line- : Originally posted by MTpowstraight... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=1146102#1146102 Author: JDiggidy
Subject: 45435
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 10:35am

Originally posted by MTpow

straight line that ish!  

9 Years ago I went surfing in Hawaii.  The surf instructor lady paddles over to me and says: "You're from a mountain state... Aren't you?"  I asked her how she knew, and she said that people who haven't been on boards before stand face forward.  I stood on the board sideways and went down the wave, not across it.  So she knew I was a snowboarder. 

I guess we all do think alike :)
]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:35:26 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=1146102#1146102 How to Pick Riding Line- : straight line that ish! http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=1146083#1146083 Author: MTpow
Subject: 45435
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 9:46am

straight line that ish!  ]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:46:28 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=1146083#1146083 How to Pick Riding Line- : Originally posted by chramijiis... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=1146076#1146076 Author: julius77
Subject: 45435
Posted: Jan/12/2012 at 9:38am

Originally posted by chramiji

is there any good advice on landing when catching a little air? should i keep my legs fairly stiff or let it a little loose to absorb the landing? i get nervous and stiffen up my legs when i pop up a little from edge, and end up falling....

advice appreciated!
Keep your legs looser and try to stay relaxed. Stiff legs can lead to a hard landing and a crash. Spot your landing and let your legs work like shocks to dampen any impact. You'll be able to react faster with legs that are relaxed and not nervously frozed.]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:38:45 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=1146076#1146076 How to Pick Riding Line- : you have to just ride threw it.... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=1143745#1143745 Author: ddubs
Subject: 45435
Posted: Jan/07/2012 at 6:48pm

you have to just ride threw it. the ice is bad out here and it'll cause you to loose control thats why i go fast everywhere hah]]> Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:48:18 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=1143745#1143745 How to Pick Riding Line- : The best way to tackle any obstacle... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=1143740#1143740 Author: vanoot
Subject: 45435
Posted: Jan/07/2012 at 6:32pm

The best way to tackle any obstacle is to get in a good athletic stance. Knees nice and bent, not too bent at the waist. Keep your head high and looking ahead to where you want to go. When you catch a little air, many people tend to look down. Don't do this! Keep looking to your landing. In the air keep your knees bent and cusion your landing. Practise doing ollies on the flats and then on small rollers and work your way up. If you ever feel like you are going too fast, do wide turns. You can also shed speed (simmilar to what park riders do when approaching a rail) - slide your back foot out quick just to shave some speed.]]> Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:32:59 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=1143740#1143740 How to Pick Riding Line- : @TSyeah I know exactly what you... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=1142253#1142253 Author: jhoang6
Subject: 45435
Posted: Jan/04/2012 at 3:10pm

@TS
yeah I know exactly what you mean.. but what ends up happening to me is i always catch an edge.. I've found that If I went a little faster.. I'm okay.. or if I'm always on either edge most of the time I'm good.

having a really hard time initiating an ollie on any slope.. but off flat ground I can manage.
]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:10:09 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=1142253#1142253 How to Pick Riding Line- : Rock back and forth on the board.... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=1121249#1121249 Author: geebet
Subject: 45435
Posted: Nov/21/2011 at 8:30pm

Rock back and forth on the board. With the right timing and coordination you can control your speed going up one side of the mogul/feature and back down the otherside.

The opposite would be to absolutely tear down it at breakneck speed and keeping your legs super active and absorbing everything, sure you may not control the speed but for short stretches you are stable enough to manage a change in direction or ready enough to jump. 
]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:30:42 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=1121249#1121249 How to Pick Riding Line- : @chramiji definitely don't... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=987101#987101 Author: iheartloveland
Subject: 45435
Posted: Feb/16/2011 at 9:54am

@chramiji
definitely don't keep your legs stiff. personally i have a slacker riding style, so from take off through mid-air to landing my knees are slightly bent. that said im not a particularly great jumper, but my legs are always loose enough to absorb an unexpectedly hard or turned landing.
also the setup is pretty important, so take off smooth and at first give only enough pop to get to a comfortable landing. i like to stay more compact in the air, even if its just a clif drop or off a cornice.]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:54:24 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=987101#987101 How to Pick Riding Line- : speed check (slowing with turns)... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=987089#987089 Author: Piranha
Subject: 45435
Posted: Feb/16/2011 at 9:39am

speed check (slowing with turns) just before you get to the bump, then straighten up and ollie off the bump...repeat.]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:39:44 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=987089#987089 How to Pick Riding Line- : is there any good advice on landing... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=987087#987087 Author: chramiji
Subject: 45435
Posted: Feb/16/2011 at 9:38am

is there any good advice on landing when catching a little air? should i keep my legs fairly stiff or let it a little loose to absorb the landing? i get nervous and stiffen up my legs when i pop up a little from edge, and end up falling....

advice appreciated!]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:38:58 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=987087#987087 How to Pick Riding Line- : ^ good point. there is plenty... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=987084#987084 Author: iheartloveland
Subject: 45435
Posted: Feb/16/2011 at 9:34am

^ good point. there is plenty of time to be reckless when you get better. i mean obviously be reckless safely.]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:34:51 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=987084#987084 How to Pick Riding Line- : Originally posted by iheartlovelandwide... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=986845#986845 Author: Skio25
Subject: 45435
Posted: Feb/15/2011 at 10:38pm

Originally posted by iheartloveland

wide turns. and if there are clifs to drop hit those too.


Scope them out before you hit them, unless you want to land in the worst possible spot and put your back knee through your chin and require stitches Wink
Also for the rollers try to ollie before you hit the crest of them so you land even and smooth with the down slope.
]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:38:08 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=986845#986845 How to Pick Riding Line- : ollie off the top and practice... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=986834#986834 Author: getupk3v
Subject: 45435
Posted: Feb/15/2011 at 10:12pm

ollie off the top and practice your 180s.]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:12:29 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=986834#986834 How to Pick Riding Line- : keep your knees really bent and... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=986831#986831 Author: ozmotion
Subject: 45435
Posted: Feb/15/2011 at 10:03pm

keep your knees really bent and make sure your legs have plenty of stamina to absorb little humps at high speed.

]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:03:53 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=986831#986831 How to Pick Riding Line- : wide turns. and if there are clifs... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=986808#986808 Author: iheartloveland
Subject: 45435
Posted: Feb/15/2011 at 9:02pm

wide turns. and if there are clifs to drop hit those too. ]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 21:02:46 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=986808#986808 How to Pick Riding Line- : I have the same issue two days... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=985921#985921 Author: chramiji
Subject: 45435
Posted: Feb/15/2011 at 8:07am

I have the same issue two days ago at mt creek.. But I manage to just ride fast through everything at the end. I would love to hear some advice from pros too]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 08:07:34 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=985921#985921 How to Pick Riding Line- : Hey guys, first off i want to... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=985919#985919 Author: pipsallday
Subject: 45435
Posted: Feb/15/2011 at 7:58am

Hey guys, first off i want to say i'm from the east coast which is why i'm asking about lines since when i ride its usually inbetween hardpack or ice.

The question comes into play when the hill has those big rolling humps. So say a mountain looks like this \ but on that angle there is like humps (not moguls). I'm not sure how to best take a line down since there are basically infinite lines. I've noticed that when I'm on an edge I will often catch air for a bit and it gets real unstable for a second. But if I'm flat footed then it just gets too fast and too scary. ]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 07:58:48 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45435&PID=985919#985919