SKIPPING TRACK

Learn the controversial but effective tactic of skipping track sections in SSX 3. Discover how to use your wingsuit strategically, especially on steep descents like Patagonia, to reach the finish faster.

Alright, so you've been shredding down the mountains and you're feeling pretty good with the wingsuit, right? Well, there's this… *advanced* maneuver that some folks use, called 'skipping track sections.' It's a bit controversial, but it's definitely a thing in SSX 3. Basically, on super steep runs, like in Patagonia, the idea is to use your wingsuit so little that you practically glide all the way to the finish line. We're talking maybe just one deploy, or at most, like 3 deploys if you're really good and find the right spots to hop off and on.

The magic behind this is that Patagonia is just so darn steep. Even a wingsuit that's almost out of juice still gives you enough lift to keep you going. You get high enough, far enough, and you can just coast to the end. It sounds wild, but it's totally possible!

You *can* try this on other tracks, but honestly, it's way harder. Most other mountains have way more junk in the way – barriers, obstacles, you name it. And sometimes, using the wingsuit when you don't *have* to can actually mess you up. Just a heads-up: not everyone thinks skipping tracks is a legit move, especially in events where the wingsuit isn't even required. So, use this power wisely!

Advanced Wingsuit Tips from Todd Batty (Creative Director):

• First off, you'll want your wingsuit's lift and air speed stats maxed out, or at least super close to it. This makes all the difference.
• Here's a big one: NEVER try to lift up (by pressing down on the controller) when your lift meter is already empty. You'll just 'stall' and lose all your precious air speed.
• What you do on the ground *before* you even deploy your wingsuit is HUGE for your air speed. Max out your ground speed, and try to avoid jumping when you take off. Taking off from natural drops is way better. Stay level, and deploy that suit as soon as you can after leaving the ground.
• Diving in the wingsuit is where it's at for speed – it's faster than just freefalling! So, dive down hard, and then undeploy right at the last second. Sometimes, going up for a bit and then diving down is actually faster than just flying straight.
• If you've got a long way to go to hit a shortcut, like way at the end of the Patagonia runs, you'll want to pull up right after you get airborne. Fly as high as you can. Then, just as your lift meter is about to die, dive down a little to get your air speed back before you start coasting. Honestly, once my meter is empty, I'm usually just diving straight down as fast as possible to get back on the ground, because boosting on the ground is way faster than just 'coasting' in the air.