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Jumping Onto Handrails

I cant seem to be able to jump high like all of the bladers who are shredding handrails, i guess its not my skill because in shoes, i could probably do it, I guess its a stupid mind game im gonna have a hard time overcoming. What are your past experiences on attmepting your first high rails?

Tags: Handrails, Jumping, Onto

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Comment by Brent V on July 24, 2009 at 7:19am: I usually start by tryin to jump OVER the rail and just nick it as i come over to get my jump just right, then once u think you have the right jump just go for it. If its any kinda soul lock trick you wanna be right ontop of the rail!

http://www.vimeo.com/1885813 <-- End of this vid I did my first big down rail and it only took 3 tries to get the shot in the video, once you get the jump just got for it!

Comment by NayMorris on July 24, 2009 at 4:55pm: jumping over, i dont think id ever be able to jump like 4ft, i guess i could try

Comment by NayMorris on July 24, 2009 at 4:56pm: maybe i could try something easy first like a makio or however its spelt

Comment by NayMorris on July 24, 2009 at 4:59pm: and brent, that handrail was sweet dude, the one which im looking at isnt down stairs. just flat so theres no slope. which is pretty annoying

Comment by J Swartwout on July 27, 2009 at 7:33pm: this sounds harder but try to use a kicker ramp up to it thats what i do.

Comment by J Swartwout on July 29, 2009 at 9:34am: or just jump as hard as possible and really tuck ur knees in.

Comment by GenuineRolla on July 29, 2009 at 6:02pm: Remember, you don't have to jump onto the highest point of the rail. Notice where other skaters are landing on the rail. They're a good foot or so down the rail before they lock on. Also, another thing, which many people have trouble with...you NEED to be right on top of the rail. This is where commitment comes in. You can't be on one side or the other, but you need to be right over it for the best balance. It can be a hard thing to work on because it's a bit scary when learning mainly because, if you do fall, you might fall hard.

Comment by Marble on August 10, 2009 at 9:10pm: I totaly agree with GenuineRolla skating is mostly mental fear causes your body to lock up. Try jumping out to the rail instead of up to it. Ya its scarry at first but learning how to fall or should I say not fall is just as important, if your feet dont lock dont just fall grab the rail. And if you fall on a certain rail dont leave, make sure you grind it at least one more time so you wont be scared of that particular rail.Keep rollen.