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KieronFurey 
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Post subject: Not getting high enough edge?
 Posted: Oct 12, 2011 - 11:27 PM
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First post: Mar 28, 2011
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Location: Telford
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| been going to my local dry slope a few weeks, feeling comfortable/confident on my board now, still have a few crap runs. i dont seem to be getting high enough on my edges though and means my turns are maybe alot bigger than they could be, i probably use my shoulders too much but has anybody got any advice? |
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cwj
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Post subject: RE: Not getting high enough edge?
Posted: Oct 13, 2011 - 10:17 AM
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| All I remember from learning on dry slopes is "bend your knees more" so if this helps, you are welcome. If not I am sorry. |
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nickmotture
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Post subject: RE: Not getting high enough edge?
Posted: Oct 13, 2011 - 10:54 AM
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KieronFurey
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Post subject: RE: Not getting high enough edge?
Posted: Oct 13, 2011 - 03:09 PM
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| Ahh thats fair enough, thought i wasnt being aggressive enough but then also thought if i am then it will probably bite and send me flying down the death carpet on my face ha! |
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charlie
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Post subject: RE: Not getting high enough edge?
Posted: Oct 13, 2011 - 03:43 PM
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| Also, it's probably best to think of it in terms of applying pressure to your edges rather than getting your edge high. A harder, tighter carve is achieved by putting more effective pressure on your edges. You need to work up to that on dryslope because you need good technique to avoid your edge from sliding out. |
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Post subject: RE: Not getting high enough edge?
Posted: Oct 13, 2011 - 09:00 PM
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Dry slopes also work better with sharp edges, if you want the edge to hold that is. They blunt pretty fast on there - it's definitely easier to edge if they're sharp.
I think it helps if you can think about what you're trying to do with the edge, which it sounds like you are doing. |
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