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johnmuir · 02-01-2011, 07:39 PM

Hey guys.
I am progressing well in my box skills, with most basic tricks down on a variey of "M" rated boxes. My next step of progression at my local park is Doing a "shotgun" rail. It seems very intimidating to me but I really wanna try it. Is it that much harder than a box? or is i more of a "just do it" thing? Any general tips on how to hit it would be nice.

YouTube - BRO-SESH 2.7

skip to about 1 10 to see the rail I want to try.

thanks guys!

tahoerider · 02-01-2011, 07:54 PM

well can you do small ride on rails already? if not, do those first. but just stay committed and dont lean back

john doe · 02-01-2011, 07:58 PM

Basicly just do it. It is still a flat surface but more chance of coming off early since it is skinnier. If this is your first time hitting a jib from the side instead of ride on then just be sure you jump high enough and pull your legs up.

tahoerider · 02-01-2011, 08:07 PM

yeah just make sure you have a nice speed and know exactly what ur doing. i like to take my board off and slide it along the rail (if its a handrail type of deal) to make sure its nice and smooth

david_z · 02-01-2011, 08:55 PM

shotgun (double-barrel) rails are pretty easy they're the only ones I'm really comfortable doing. just go for it. and yeah make sure you're jumping high enough or you'll blast your shins to smithereens.

SAddiction · 02-01-2011, 11:43 PM

Some solid advice on here. I would definitely recommend starting with ride on rails that are small to minimize consequences. If you cannot find a ride on rail, can use always pop on from the front of the rail (ollie on).

Good luck!

johnmuir · 02-02-2011, 07:52 AM

thanks, I have done ride on skinny boxxes tha were probably just as skinny as this rail. What's better, a boarslide or 50 50?

john doe · 02-02-2011, 08:22 AM

That is all up to you. My friend had a mental block about 50-50s from the side but was boardsliding kink rails. I still can't boardslide from the side but had no trouble hitting 50-50s from the side.

Extremo · 02-02-2011, 01:39 PM

That's a pretty small rail and its a triple barrel so you should lock on pretty easily. After a few tries you'll be sliding that thing all day

slyder · 02-02-2011, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnmuir

thanks, I have done ride on skinny boxxes tha were probably just as skinny as this rail. What's better, a boarslide or 50 50?

better or easier???

02-01-2011, 07:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
johnmuir Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 8	from boxes to rails. Hey guys. I am progressing well in my box skills, with most basic tricks down on a variey of "M" rated boxes. My next step of progression at my local park is Doing a "shotgun" rail. It seems very intimidating to me but I really wanna try it. Is it that much harder than a box? or is i more of a "just do it" thing? Any general tips on how to hit it would be nice. YouTube - BRO-SESH 2.7 skip to about 1 10 to see the rail I want to try. thanks guys!

02-01-2011, 07:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
john doe Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,245	Basicly just do it. It is still a flat surface but more chance of coming off early since it is skinnier. If this is your first time hitting a jib from the side instead of ride on then just be sure you jump high enough and pull your legs up. __________________ 2011 Smokin Buck Ferton 155 2013 Flow NX2-SE 2013 Flow Hylite boa Burton Stagger pants/jacket Smith I/O

02-01-2011, 08:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
david_z Official SBF Blogger Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Detroit suburbs Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 5	shotgun (double-barrel) rails are pretty easy they're the only ones I'm really comfortable doing. just go for it. and yeah make sure you're jumping high enough or you'll blast your shins to smithereens. __________________ Repping the world's smallest mountains... Mt. Holly - 12 Pine Knob - 9 Alpine Valley - 2 Vail - 4 Breckenridge - 3 Crystal Mountain (MI) - 3 Hawk Island Snow Park - 5 Caberfae Peaks - 1 Boyne Mountain - 1 aGNARchy: no rules, just gnar!

02-01-2011, 11:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
SAddiction Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Whistler, BC Posts: 205	Some solid advice on here. I would definitely recommend starting with ride on rails that are small to minimize consequences. If you cannot find a ride on rail, can use always pop on from the front of the rail (ollie on). Good luck! __________________ Want to learn how to stomp it like the pros, visit us at www.snowboardaddiction.com

02-02-2011, 08:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
john doe Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,245	That is all up to you. My friend had a mental block about 50-50s from the side but was boardsliding kink rails. I still can't boardslide from the side but had no trouble hitting 50-50s from the side. __________________ 2011 Smokin Buck Ferton 155 2013 Flow NX2-SE 2013 Flow Hylite boa Burton Stagger pants/jacket Smith I/O

02-01-2011, 07:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
tahoerider Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 13	well can you do small ride on rails already? if not, do those first. but just stay committed and dont lean back

02-01-2011, 08:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
tahoerider Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 13	yeah just make sure you have a nice speed and know exactly what ur doing. i like to take my board off and slide it along the rail (if its a handrail type of deal) to make sure its nice and smooth

02-02-2011, 07:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
johnmuir Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 8	thanks, I have done ride on skinny boxxes tha were probably just as skinny as this rail. What's better, a boarslide or 50 50?

02-02-2011, 01:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
Extremo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NH Posts: 3,115	That's a pretty small rail and its a triple barrel so you should lock on pretty easily. After a few tries you'll be sliding that thing all day

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