is this rail too hard for beginners?

seven11dmd · Posted: Jul 10, 2004 6:31 am Post subject: is this rail too hard for beginners?

my neighbors have this rail and i wanna hit it but was wondering if it is too much for someone whos never done one before, also what do i need to know for this specifically, so i have less of chance of falling...

NaRC-P rider · Posted: Jul 10, 2004 7:49 am Post subject:

that's a cool rail. i want to hit it. for beginner wakeskaters, i think that yes that is too difficult. i'm mostly saying that because it looks like, on that rail, when you start to go up the incline, if you fall off you're gonna nail some plywood and 2x4s head on. definitely a bad thing. there are many things you must take into consideration, though. have you ever hit a rail before-on your wakeskate or wakeboard? do you have rail experience in other board sports? make sure to wear a helmet while attempting your first rail. and a lifejacket. and don't hit that one. i would say, build a little flatrail like 20 ft long and 1andahalf ft high, and then have a nice gradual incline going up to it. you obviously know how to make rails, and when you make the flatrail have wood on the sides so you don't kill yourself. good luck and happy sliding.

jerrysk8 · Posted: Jul 10, 2004 7:59 am Post subject:

definately not a beginners rail

freerider4 · Backside 180 Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 2462

I say go for it.

Frye · Guest Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 3337

you can do it. no problem. Here are some tips:

1. Approach- When you are approaching the rail, you want to edge out past it, when you are about 10-15 feet away because since the boat is pulling you back torwards it you will want to counter-act that force. You probably want to hit it on your heelside edge.

2. Hitting it- When you hit it, make sure you are not on an edge, this will cause the board to slip out and you land on your ass in serious pain. Some people like to hit it already boardsliding on the water, but i prefer to hit it 50-50 then my naturual reaction is just to turn boardslide once i get on the rail. I would reccomend trying to be in a boardslide on your first time, because if you hit it 50-50 you have a higher chance of falling forwards/backwards and its just harder to balance in a 50-50. Try to keep the handle as close to your body as you can, so that if there is a sudden jerk, you can let your arms out to stop yourself from going flying. Have your legs slightly bent to absorb the force of the solid object.

3. Sliding it- Once you hit the rail, its not really all that hard to balance, just try to keep equal weight on both feet and focus ahead of yourself. If you look at the rail you have a good chance of your whole body following your eyes. Thats not good. Keep your upper body straight and your legs bent and ready to absorb.

4. Landing- The landing on your rail may take awhile to master because its a sudden drop off. I would reccomend just bending your knees, but make sure not to lean back or you will probably get a rail up the butt. When you hit the water absorb like you would from a two wake jump, and you sink into the water, its kind of like a deep water start. Just try to keep bothin hands on the handle so if you do have a problem, you are able to hold on.

i dont normally wear a helmet kuz i cant see or move with them on, but i would reccomend wearing one.

dMaus · Pop Shuvit Joined: 10 Jun 2004 Posts: 121 City: Longwood

yea wear a helmet but go for it...whats the worse that could happen? and bend those knees

h2oBurN · Faceplant Joined: 01 Jul 2004 Posts: 10

yeah dude, seriously, the best way to hit a rail for your first time is...
Tell the driver to go 10 or 15mph faster (hit it quicker and less of a risk of falling off)
Then, hit is backside. Remember to keep your foot placement really close together and near the back (or front, depending) of the board and ride of smooth.

Oh yeah, dont wear a helmet.

nick · Posted: Jul 10, 2004 1:13 pm Post subject:

mad_cow11 · Faceplant Joined: 01 Jul 2004 Posts: 18

che blanc, Im pretty sure he's joking.

dMaus · Pop Shuvit Joined: 10 Jun 2004 Posts: 121 City: Longwood

yea if hes not joking he might as well throw a triple backside hardflip to back lip 720 tantrum off to blind! Exclamation

nick · Posted: Jul 10, 2004 5:13 pm Post subject:

you forgot the tindy in the triple backside hardflip Rolling Eyes

... yes i was joking and i know he was

KirbyJosh · Posted: Jul 10, 2004 5:18 pm Post subject:

your going to stay a beginner if you don't hit it

nick · Posted: Jul 10, 2004 5:25 pm Post subject:

KirbyJosh, nice way of putting it Very Happy

offkilter23 · Pop Shuvit Joined: 23 Mar 2004 Posts: 221 City: venice

you should talk to my friend lil p he will tell you everything you need to know about hitting that rail for he is a master....some even refer him as master P

his name is stompin9s

seven11dmd · Posted: Jul 13, 2004 11:24 pm Post subject:

over the weekend i went and asked them to put the rail out, and they said theyd do it on sunday, that it was actually a friends....on sunday i asked the kid to put it out and he said he wasnt gonna that day...what a b. then he sucked at wakeboarding, and he ruined my birthday.

robmack · Faceplant Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Posts: 14 City: Clark-vegas

dude it might be a little hard to start. it looks awesome but the important thing is hows the transition. if it's abrupt i wouldn't hit it but if it's butter smooth and you can boardslide a skateboard. go for it. wear a helment and a vest and maybe a wicked rash guard so you can be cool in hot pink and go for it. be safe and have fun. keep in mind the only thing worse than not hitting a rail is not be able to even ride cause you're all busted

nick · Posted: Jul 19, 2004 10:15 am Post subject:

i say go for it

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frawley · Posted: Jul 22, 2004 7:26 pm Post subject:

giver