Ski · Kicker · グラブ系

Ski Tail Grab.

テールグラブ

スキーのテールを掴む

Difficulty
Category
Type
Prerequisite
01

How to

Step by step
  1. Approach the kicker at a steady, controlled speed and pop straight off with your skis parallel.

    Extend both legs at the lip and leave the jump standing tall, without leaning your upper body forward.

  2. Once airborne, bend both knees and pull your heels toward your butt so both ski tails lift behind you.

    Cross the ski you plan to grab lightly over the other one, and its tail comes up into reach.

  3. Reach the hand on the same side as the crossed-over ski behind your body and grab the tip of that ski's tail.

    For example, if you cross the right ski on top, grab with the right hand. Grabbing below the tail or on the inside of the ski doesn't count as a tail grab. Keep your eyes on the landing ahead, not on your hand.

  4. Once you have the grab, extend your other arm forward to balance left to right.

    Don't arch your back too much. Open your chest only slightly, and hold the grab only as long as your hips don't drift behind you.

  5. Release before you start to drop, then uncross your legs so both skis are parallel again.

    If you return the leg late you'll land leaning back, so plan to release just after the peak.

  6. Land on both feet at once and absorb the impact by bending your ankles and knees.

    Keep your weight over the arch of your foot, centered on the skis, rather than back on your heels.

02

Tips & common mistakes

In the app — learn while you log
Tips

The tail comes up from your leg, not your arm. Bend both knees deeply and draw your heels toward your butt so the hand only has to reach lightly behind you. Yanking with the arm arches your back and pulls you into the backseat.

COMMON MISTAKE

Can't reach the tail → You're reaching back with the arm alone while the knee stays half-bent. Bend both knees deeply, pull your heels toward your butt, and cross the grabbing ski on top to bring its tail up to your hand.

The rest of the tips, fixes for each mistake, and what to try next are in the app — learn them while you log. Intermediate+ tricks are for Members.

Start free
APP

Practice while you log

Browse without signing up first, then create a free account when you're ready.

You can pin your own clip to the tricks you've landed (My Video).