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Frame one shows an ideal setup for a toe-side rail stand: the knees are bent, and the toes are just slightly over the edge of the board. - From this position, roll/flick your feet forward, and jump up slightly in order to get the board to spin up to its side.
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Catching the board on its side takes a little while to get used to, especially on a board not made for freestyle. The board will want to keep rolling over. You just need to catch it and keep it still, keeping your heels on the wheels. (Frame three shows the classic toe-side railstand stance.)
Make sure you have a comfortable position on the board before trying to flip it. Having the nut of the wheel on the arch of your foot works well.Crouch down like you would for an ollie.
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Pressure the board on one side so it comes up off the ground on the other side, and jump, flicking your feet behind you. This should send it into a nice flip without causing the board to varial.
Keep your feet up...
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Stop the board as it completes a half flip (the wheels should now be facing like a heelside railstand). Get your feet on the board with a vengeance. Don't pussy-foot around or it won't stop on time.
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Now to keep yourself from falling off either side, use your arms to sort of counterbalance any troubles, and adjust your feet so that they are in a more comfortable spot.
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Flip out however you feel, or continue on... going to casper from here is a great continuation.
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I ran out of text - so just sit there and study Nathan's techique and make it your own. Thanks again, Nathan.
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