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Edward.
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so today im gonna go for a 540, what is a good sized jump to try it on first, and some good tips?
Jan 7 2006 9:59AM
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skiermw
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if yur just trying it im gunna say possibly a meduim to small jump, as long and u can easily do a 3 over it
Jan 7 2006 10:01AM
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skiermw
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as for the actual 5 just do a 3 but huck it more and keep looking around until yur at the 5
Jan 7 2006 10:03AM
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Edward.
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does doing a lot of 180s help a little?
Jan 7 2006 11:06AM
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LeBlanc
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^yes
Jan 7 2006 11:10AM
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Edward.
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alright guys, thanks, im out
Jan 7 2006 11:41AM
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hartig
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haha i can land 5's better than i can land 3's. thats kinda weird huh
Jan 7 2006 11:42AM
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Edward.
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yes
Jan 7 2006 11:43AM
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hartig
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thought so..
Jan 7 2006 11:45AM
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JoakimHayland
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same here, it almost easier to land switch,. but on the 5's spin a little bit more and look back on the jump
Jan 7 2006 2:08PM
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the_hawk_of_europe
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don't try them in a powder landing like i did it, you won't clear it
Jan 7 2006 2:55PM
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D-40
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not really, its easier to spot the landing when you land switch. i think switch 3s are easier than normal 3s
Jan 7 2006 2:58PM
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spere
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make sure you are comfortable landing switch, then just go for it and once you get to 360 keep looking over you shoulder
Jan 7 2006 3:05PM
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zepscratch
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ur body will make you want to land a 360 at first so you kinda have to force it
Jan 7 2006 5:46PM
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grubix2
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when you get older, you'll be landing switch 75% of the time. Your knees aren't the rubber bands they were when you were 14-15-16.
Jan 7 2006 5:52PM
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dorikin
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Doing my first 5 was orgasmic, that extra rotation over a 3 is pretty intense till you get used to it. It made my guts raise up into my throat feels great. Hope you have a similar experience.
Jan 7 2006 5:56PM
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TheQuailman
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Try it on a smaller jump then you think you should. pull a three but as soon as you land butter around the last 180 degrees. As you get better you'll move to bigger jumps and not hvae to spin on the ground. its all about progression
Jan 7 2006 6:03PM
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r.w
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dont be a pussy
Jan 7 2006 6:14PM
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mathers
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i land 5's better than 3's too, i have a better feel for the rotation cuz 3's are a little touchy when you get on big tables
Jan 7 2006 6:55PM
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Edward.
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i just got back today, and i couldnt get the 540, i kept stopping at the 360
Jan 7 2006 6:57PM
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Edward.
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no matter how hard i spun, i still ended up stopping at 360
Jan 7 2006 6:57PM
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Stan_Darsh
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dont try to go super fast, just go slower and medium air and spin it as hard as you can. keep looking after the 3 and spin your whole body evenly.
Jan 7 2006 6:59PM
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sneather
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i love doing 3's on big tables
Jan 7 2006 7:00PM
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Stan_Darsh
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i do as well. a big slow three wiht a nice grab
Jan 7 2006 7:02PM
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mathers
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i was having a problem today with switch right 3's wich i think you might be having too, its a natural instinct that when you come around and see the landing you want to stay facing it, but you have to conciously tell yourself to look back at the takeoff and just thing about coming around and landing switch, just use your head to look back up the landing and your body will come around
Jan 7 2006 7:02PM
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bigbromskier
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i just learned 5s and the way i did it was barely spin a little harder than for a 3 and just spot yourlanding and keep spinning. thats not great help but it wasnt too hard for me
Jan 7 2006 8:11PM
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Coalescent
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i brought this thread back becauase i need help on my 5's...i have tried 3 so far...i can do 3's easily well pretty easy almost over anything....30,40ft table so far so i assume they are fine to do 5's considering some people do them at my mountain...i have landed 450 all the times...any tips?
Jan 21 2006 9:54PM
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E_M_P
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i say a 40 footer cause then u dont have to huck urslef and just look it around,
Jan 21 2006 9:57PM
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JayDope
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ive been tryin 5's 2 i have no problem with the spin but everytime i land my skis just pop right off i gotta tightin my bindings and next time i go ill get it
Jan 21 2006 10:20PM
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switched
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I was going to start trying 5s today, but the snow is to hard for wrecking. When we get a little more snow, I am gonna go for it. But I understand about you body just wanting to land after 360. But I think if you practice switch 3s, then you get used to spinning away from the landing. That is something I need to start doing to.

By the way, which is harder for you all. A switch 360 or a 540?
Jan 21 2006 10:37PM
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D_Mezz
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for 5's jus go off the jump that you do good 3's off but get bigger air and spin the 3...then if u have enough air look over the shoulder u spin and should autmaticaly get the extra 1 in there
Jan 21 2006 10:49PM
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hartig
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floaty 1's for me on big tables
Jan 21 2006 10:50PM
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soulskier
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today i got my first real 540, its a great feeling when you get something you've been trying fo a few weeks
Jan 21 2006 10:53PM
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