Effective boost management is critical for both races and trick events. Here's how to optimize your boost:
- Trick for Boost: Every trick, no matter how small, contributes to your boost meter. In races, throw quick grabs off small bumps to keep your boost topped up.
- Grind for Boost: Grinding rails fills your boost meter quickly. Look for long grind opportunities.
- Boost Gates: Always hit boost gates in races; they provide a significant burst of speed and fill your meter.
- Strategic Boosting: Don't just hold down the boost button. Use it in bursts on straightaways, to clear gaps, or to gain an edge on opponents. In trick events, use boost to gain height for bigger tricks.
- Uber Trick Boost: Performing an Uber Trick consumes your entire boost meter but provides a massive score bonus and often a significant speed burst upon landing. Use them wisely.
Learning when to conserve boost and when to unleash it is a hallmark of an expert SSX 3 player.