EssentialRails
50-50s
35 XP when a coach verifies it
What it is
Now that you've got a good understanding of how to hit the kickers, you're going to find 5050's very easy! Try to find a nice and simple box to try these on first before progressing.
How to do it
- Have a gentle cut to the rail to start with
- Stay nice and low and get in the same position as if you were hitting the kicker
- Drop your back hand before getting on the rail
- Stay low and keep your chest up when on the rail
- Keep weight directly on top of your board
- See how far you make it along the rail and ajust your cut accordingly.
Common problems
- I slipped out and landed on my bum. This means that your were standing too tall when you hit the rail. Make sure to stay nice and low and keep the handle strong but not pulling!
- I can't make it to the end of the rail. Use the "trial and error" method described in the video to make it to the end every time!
Tracking your progress on this skill arrives with goals (task 2.6).