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Snaking is a controversial technique which exploits the mini-turbo feature to gain a huge advantage over opponents. It is done by performing mini-turbos very quickly on straights as well as when going round corners. With a lot of practice it is possible to perform a constant chain of mini-turbos round an entire track. The name "snaking" comes from the way the driver must weave from side to side to achieve the mini-turbos. | Snaking is a controversial technique which exploits the mini-turbo feature to gain a huge advantage over opponents. It is done by performing mini-turbos very quickly on straights as well as when going round corners. With a lot of practice it is possible to perform a constant chain of mini-turbos round an entire track. The name "snaking" comes from the way the driver must weave from side to side to achieve the mini-turbos. | ||
[[ | [[File:MKDS_Good_Snaking.png|thumb|left|A good example of straightaway snaking.]] | ||
[[ | [[File:MKDS_Bad_Snaking.png|thumb|right|A bad example.]] | ||
The key to successful snaking is to perform the mini-turbo very quickly so that you don't drive off the track or into a wall, as shown in these two pictures. To do this, try a few drifts and turbos first to get your kart "warmed up". That makes it a lot easier to nail a turbo a lot quicker and successfully get into a chain. | The key to successful snaking is to perform the mini-turbo very quickly so that you don't drive off the track or into a wall, as shown in these two pictures. To do this, try a few drifts and turbos first to get your kart "warmed up". That makes it a lot easier to nail a turbo a lot quicker and successfully get into a chain. | ||
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This is mini-turbo boosting (also known as '''Straight Stretch Mini-Turbo''', as some fans of the game like to call it) from just one side repeatedly. It can be used on smaller straight sections where normal will only cause you to run off the track. | This is mini-turbo boosting (also known as '''Straight Stretch Mini-Turbo''', as some fans of the game like to call it) from just one side repeatedly. It can be used on smaller straight sections where normal will only cause you to run off the track. | ||
To do this, perform a mini-turbo, making sure you can squeeze enough room to not slide onto the grass. | To do this, perform a mini-turbo, making sure you can squeeze enough room to not slide onto the grass. After the boost, perform a hop or two to realign yourself, then boost from that side again. | ||
=== Best karts and characters === | === Best karts and characters === | ||
