How to Pick Riding Line-

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.

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

ollie off the top and practice your 180s.

^ good point. there is plenty of time to be reckless when you get better. i mean obviously be reckless safely.

speed check (slowing with turns) just before you get to the bump, then straighten up and ollie off the bump...repeat.

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 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.

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.

Originally posted by MTpow straight line that ish!

When in doubt, throttle out?