I hate boxes - Page 3 - Snowboarding Forum

kev711 · 02-10-2013, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Donutz

Don't line up with the beginning of the box, line up with the end of it.

That sounds like a good idea, I'll try that tomorrow

paul · 02-11-2013, 08:12 PM

Thanks donutz I'll give it a shot this weekend

Casual · 02-12-2013, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by paul

what's the best way to line yourself up? I always find that when i'm speed checking on ride-ons that I can never line myself up straight, is there a trick to it?

Don't speed check on your approach. Stop above it where you have the desired speed and drop straight at it, no checks. Also as donuts said look to the end, not the start - that really helps.

snowklinger · 02-12-2013, 10:37 AM

The worst single thing you can do on a box is hit it too slow, this gives you time to really try and hurt yourself on the feature.

As everyone has said aim off the end of box, as you do setup carves to get on the thing, imgaine the carve lining up your landing on the other side instead of lining up the front of the feature.

MeanJoe · 02-12-2013, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by snowklinger

The worst single thing you can do on a box is hit it too slow, this gives you time to really try and hurt yourself on the feature.

As everyone has said aim off the end of box, as you do setup carves to get on the thing, imgaine the carve lining up your landing on the other side instead of lining up the front of the feature.

Sometimes it is the simplest things.

I've been working on boxes and learned a few tips from here and a coach at my local hill which have been covered here. I tried to practice the idea that once on the box look to the end to ride it all the way. I always struggled with approaching the box, trying to be lined up straight to ride the length but my eyes were always on the beginning of the box. Once on, I'd shift my view to the end of the feature. Unfortunately, many times I'd be just a few degrees off and would go off the side near the end or before making it that far. It never dawned on me to look at the end BEFORE getting on the feature. This simple suggestion makes so much sense, and is so obvious I'm ticked I haven't thought of this before.

And this is why I love this place.

makken · 02-12-2013, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by crystal

I've came to the fact that I hate all boxes. I don't know why but whenever I pull up on a box I either start slowing down because most boxes around my hill are sticky as hell. I usually kick my feet out, smash my shins on the edge and sprain my wrist every time I hit a box. Meanwhile I can ride the hell out of a rail and come off clean. Any tips for riding the box smoother ?

i hate them too. just hit them as fast as you can. it will maintain your speed and the forward momentum will actually make it easier to stay centered. try riding a bike as slowly as possible and see how hard it is to stay up. same kind of principle.

rails rule.

snowklinger · 02-12-2013, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MeanJoe

Sometimes it is the simplest things.

I've been working on boxes and learned a few tips from here and a coach at my local hill which have been covered here. I tried to practice the idea that once on the box look to the end to ride it all the way. I always struggled with approaching the box, trying to be lined up straight to ride the length but my eyes were always on the beginning of the box. Once on, I'd shift my view to the end of the feature. Unfortunately, many times I'd be just a few degrees off and would go off the side near the end or before making it that far. It never dawned on me to look at the end BEFORE getting on the feature. This simple suggestion makes so much sense, and is so obvious I'm ticked I haven't thought of this before.

And this is why I love this place.

Thanks, my basics are pretty solid but I've only really begun to hit the non-jump features. It's easy to explain since I'm learning it right now too. All I do is 5050s for now, maybe a bit of nose/tail press or nollie/ollie - been riding with some guys that are real rail slayers, makes a huge difference.

Lemmon04 · 02-12-2013, 05:46 PM

Sack up and get more speed. Honestly, speed makes snowboarding as a whole much easier. Although it looks scary, it makes hitting jumps, rails, and boxes effortless.
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snowklinger Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: fuck boulder Posts: 2,822	The worst single thing you can do on a box is hit it too slow, this gives you time to really try and hurt yourself on the feature. As everyone has said aim off the end of box, as you do setup carves to get on the thing, imgaine the carve lining up your landing on the other side instead of lining up the front of the feature. __________________ is it late october yet?

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Lemmon04 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 18	Sack up and get more speed. Honestly, speed makes snowboarding as a whole much easier. Although it looks scary, it makes hitting jumps, rails, and boxes effortless. snowboardingedits.com __________________ snowboardingedits.com

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02-11-2013, 08:12 PM	#22 (permalink)
paul Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Ontario Canada / MI border Posts: 45	Thanks donutz I'll give it a shot this weekend