I have recently got a lot better t grinding. I can now hit any
reasonable ledge with my left foot. This is my back foot. I am pretty
confident in it too, and slide well. I can do 1 footers and transfer to
seat out while sliding.
I figured I would try a rail the other day. This is the next step on my
progression to handrails. I found a rail only 12 inches off the ground.
It was in a pretty nice location, and looked easy because of the hieght.
Only problem was it was ever so slightly uphill.
I pedaled up to it and hit it hard. I slid about 3 feet and the uni slid
fast and went out in front of me. I went vertical and landed on my
back/rear/head on the rail. I had on a helmet, and my butt took most of
the hit (left me with a pretty cool butt stripe!)
My question regards the technique I see some of you backfoot grinders
using quite successfully. I want to get some pointers, since I am a
little worried about it happening again (this was my first rail ever, so
I am kindof scared, since I am batting 1000 when it comes to massive
screw ups). I think what happened was I was pulling up and leaning back
mega hard, since this is what gets me the good slide and distance on
rock. Also I'm thinking I may want to hit it a little slower and let the
better surface do the work, at least when I am learning.
Any tips are appreciated, as well as telling me what I did wrong.
Thanks!
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