Technique Discussion

**keziahlongboards** · 11-06-2009 11:35 PM

I started with the behind the heel grab for toesides because it seemed like I could get a lot better grip on the board but as I have gotten better I now prefer the infront of heel. I don't know the reason but for me it helps me keep my shoulders square which helps me keep form sliding excessively in my drift and thus more speed

**FlamingLongboarder** · 11-06-2009 11:54 PM

Outside Inside Outside

Is it really the fastest path through a turn? I know that it's the longest, straightest path through a turn, but if you can take a turn way tighter without sliding, is that the faster line?

**sterlingc** · 11-07-2009 12:43 AM

Originally Posted by FlamingLongboarder

Outside Inside Outside

Is it really the fastest path through a turn? I know that it's the longest, straightest path through a turn, but if you can take a turn way tighter without sliding, is that the faster line?

the idea is to exit the turn with maximum velocity, thats why you see people footbreaking up to a turn to shed off just enough speed to take it without drifting out and other people predrifting before turns

**wooden** · 11-08-2009 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by FlamingLongboarder

Outside Inside Outside

Is it really the fastest path through a turn? I know that it's the longest, straightest path through a turn, but if you can take a turn way tighter without sliding, is that the faster line?

Depends on the turn and the rider. There's not really any "fastest" way through a corner, every corner needs a different line and it may not always be out in out.

Out in out is generally a good rule of thumb but it is not always the case.

**cuzz467** · 11-08-2009 04:25 PM

[QUOTE=vking;1297817295]pre-drift? look at the Loaded video on youtube[/QUO

nah like railing toe side i'm mongo so it's hard for me to turn right.and i want to know how to rail toe side

**Fortune** · 11-08-2009 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by FlamingLongboarder

Outside Inside Outside

Is it really the fastest path through a turn? I know that it's the longest, straightest path through a turn, but if you can take a turn way tighter without sliding, is that the faster line?

Depends on the turn, rider, board, etc.

A long turn vs a tight turn is like gentle carving vs hard carving. Hard carving will turn you faster, but you lose more speed. You want to find the line that gets you around the corner while losing as little speed as possible.

**vking** · 11-09-2009 02:30 AM

how i do a toe-side:

**Possum 88** · 11-09-2009 08:35 AM

can any one help me out

when im in my tuck for a desent amount of time my front foot starts to go numb is there any reason why or somthing i can do to stop this

**Largeboarder** · 11-09-2009 08:59 AM

Probably insecurity or loose feet.

**threefingerflick** · 11-22-2009 10:28 PM

im not sure if anyone has already addressed this or not so sorry if
its already been discussed.

anyway. i ride regular and i have trouble making sharp right turns such as in parking garages.
and its mostly because i dont know how to do them lol. idk how to position my body,
or my legs or anything.

so if any other regular riders could help me out here that would be awesome

thanks.

**jkuo** · 11-29-2009 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by vking

how i do a toe-side:

how do you hook up? do you still need a reasonable amount of speed to do so?

**vking** · 11-30-2009 12:02 AM

Originally Posted by jkuo

how do you hook up? do you still need a reasonable amount of speed to do so?

you need a whole lotta speed to hook back up...i havent even pulled it back fully yet

**Largeboarder** · 11-30-2009 02:58 PM

I'll post some pictures later, but I gradually bend down depending on the speed. If I do so too much I'll probably lose control when I pull the board back to my feet in consequence of the little speed.

**Largeboarder** · 11-30-2009 03:05 PM

Here, got it.

First:

Second:

Third:

**Board Rider 1975** · 12-06-2009 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by sterlingc

the idea is to exit the turn with maximum velocity, thats why you see people footbreaking up to a turn to shed off just enough speed to take it without drifting out and other people predrifting before turns

The fastest line is the shortest one you can make without scrubbing speed.
I am always getting beat by a friend I ride with Because he is just better and has his setup dialed. I run Out In out cause I need the room to make the turn. A good practice technique is to pick a hairpin you feel comfortable with. Start out in out and then start cutting it tighter and tighter as you progress and become more comfortable with your board/setup and your ability. As in auto racing, If a guy is using less track or road than you and going faster, it's cause he makes more grip.

**cuzz467** · 12-26-2009 05:11 PM

i've learned how to rail toe side on my evo. i'm getting a top mount soon. does my back foot have to be right by the bolts or on them to rail?

**dangercow41** · 12-30-2009 11:56 PM

Originally Posted by cuzz467

i'm getting a top mount soon.

no. dont do it.

**swisschez** · 12-31-2009 12:13 AM

Originally Posted by cuzz467

i've learned how to rail toe side on my evo. i'm getting a top mount soon. does my back foot have to be right by the bolts or on them to rail?

yes. do it.

and your back foot does not have to be by the bolts at all

**cuzz467** · 12-31-2009 03:42 AM

Originally Posted by swisschez

yes. do it.

and your back foot does not have to be by the bolts at all

so even if i'm not totally spread out on my board keeping my weight even will work?

**Largeboarder** · 01-01-2010 04:38 PM

The problem isn't on keeping weights even, if your weight is more concentrated on your feet it's more likely to drift. Someone made an image explaining but I lost it.