I look bad in air - Page 3 - Snowboarding Forum

that1guy · 01-07-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by HouseMuzik

You mean the hanky code? :P

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mikemounlio · 01-07-2011, 01:35 PM

Ok lets try this again anyone care to help out.

Leo · 01-07-2011, 01:52 PM

I find doing a grab is actually a lot easier to do than a straight jump. I started out with a simple Indy grab. Grabs keep you stable.

Word of caution though: Do not reach down for the grab. Bring the board up to you for the grab meaning suck your knees up to your chest. If you reach for the board, you'll be off-balance.

Another thing that causes problems is over-thinking it. When I was learning suitcase grabs (variant of method), I kept over-thinking it. I used the "Eff it" method and landed one.

mikemounlio · 01-07-2011, 01:56 PM

So for bigger jumps just do it.

Leo · 01-07-2011, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mikemounlio

So for bigger jumps just do it.

Not completely. You do have to get the mechanics down. My situation was learning a new grab. I over-thought it and on the next attempt I just went for it.

I wouldn't necessarily say just do it if you are still unstable in the air. Try the Indy grab I was explaining first on jumps you are comfortable on. Get the feel for being stable in the air.

mikemounlio · 01-07-2011, 02:24 PM

I am stable on the small jumps but the next size jump is 2x bigger then im on now. I can hit these small jumps all day.

Back in my bicycle days going off a small jump was just that. Going over a large jump to some skill. What am i going to find is different from the small jump im on now to the big ones.

Leo · 01-07-2011, 02:31 PM

To be perfectly honest, I'm working my way back up to medium jumps. I got hurt a couple seasons go and it sort of took the courage out of me (I'm getting older too). I do know that the bigger jumps gave me more time to hold my grab and actually let me spot my landing better. You know, small jumps are so quick that you really don't have time to spot your landing. Well, at least if you are doing something other than a straighty. It's just that when you fall, it does hurt more haha.

mikemounlio · 01-11-2011, 03:24 PM

my local hill has very few jumps. think of them as to small. small then large. I am on the small jump. Well now its time to try the large jump.How do i get ready for it? i will be getting twice the air and twice the distance. Can someone help me?

01-07-2011, 01:35 PM	#22 (permalink)
mikemounlio Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 113	Ok lets try this again anyone care to help out. __________________ my toys Elan Inverse board Bent Metal bindings Burton boots 2007 CBR600RR (custom green and flat black everything) 1991 Ford Festiva 350$ (runs like a champ) Seebring drop top (wifes car)

01-07-2011, 01:52 PM	#23 (permalink)
Leo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 6,200	I find doing a grab is actually a lot easier to do than a straight jump. I started out with a simple Indy grab. Grabs keep you stable. Word of caution though: Do not reach down for the grab. Bring the board up to you for the grab meaning suck your knees up to your chest. If you reach for the board, you'll be off-balance. Another thing that causes problems is over-thinking it. When I was learning suitcase grabs (variant of method), I kept over-thinking it. I used the "Eff it" method and landed one. __________________ www.aGNARchy.com Reviews and David Z's rants

01-07-2011, 01:56 PM	#24 (permalink)
mikemounlio Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 113	So for bigger jumps just do it. __________________ my toys Elan Inverse board Bent Metal bindings Burton boots 2007 CBR600RR (custom green and flat black everything) 1991 Ford Festiva 350$ (runs like a champ) Seebring drop top (wifes car)

01-07-2011, 02:24 PM	#26 (permalink)
mikemounlio Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 113	I am stable on the small jumps but the next size jump is 2x bigger then im on now. I can hit these small jumps all day. Back in my bicycle days going off a small jump was just that. Going over a large jump to some skill. What am i going to find is different from the small jump im on now to the big ones. __________________ my toys Elan Inverse board Bent Metal bindings Burton boots 2007 CBR600RR (custom green and flat black everything) 1991 Ford Festiva 350$ (runs like a champ) Seebring drop top (wifes car)

01-07-2011, 02:31 PM	#27 (permalink)
Leo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 6,200	To be perfectly honest, I'm working my way back up to medium jumps. I got hurt a couple seasons go and it sort of took the courage out of me (I'm getting older too). I do know that the bigger jumps gave me more time to hold my grab and actually let me spot my landing better. You know, small jumps are so quick that you really don't have time to spot your landing. Well, at least if you are doing something other than a straighty. It's just that when you fall, it does hurt more haha. __________________ www.aGNARchy.com Reviews and David Z's rants

01-11-2011, 03:24 PM	#28 (permalink)
mikemounlio Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 113	my local hill has very few jumps. think of them as to small. small then large. I am on the small jump. Well now its time to try the large jump.How do i get ready for it? i will be getting twice the air and twice the distance. Can someone help me? __________________ my toys Elan Inverse board Bent Metal bindings Burton boots 2007 CBR600RR (custom green and flat black everything) 1991 Ford Festiva 350$ (runs like a champ) Seebring drop top (wifes car)

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