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How hard is a backflip

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steeze540
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I can do a backflip on a tramp just fine, but how hard is it on skis, and what is a good size jump to learn it on.
by the way i live in wisconsin so there isn't much powder so if you fall it hurts
Feb 22 2007 10:08PM
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Luckyscs
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I would much rather throw down a front off into some powder than a back of a kicker. I cant rely on my self to get my feet over and around on a back when im on a tramp and end up bailing to a side back kinda not flip thing... ok you guyz are prob right.
Feb 23 2007 9:42PM
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Caleb_F
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It hurts a lot less, but can still mess you up. I would recommend landing on your skis instead.
Feb 23 2007 9:42PM
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Caleb_F
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Don't try the back if you can't do it on your tramp.
Feb 23 2007 9:43PM
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inthewoods
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whaaaaaaaaaaaaaatt???????????//

definitely a frontflip is easier...and not adhering to technical methods, it's ust my perosnal opsinioasdn
Feb 24 2007 12:35AM
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Malarky
Posts: 349 - Karma: 11
backflips are way easy, i stomped it fist try. Just hit a jump that gives you enough eair that your head doesnt drag on the ground and look backwards. Throw it the same you would as if you were on a tramp
Feb 24 2007 12:50AM
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Sholte
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first learn how to frontflip, then learn the backflip, its not that hard, in fact its prtty easy
Feb 24 2007 12:59AM
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steeze540
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I wouldn't know, I haven't ever fallin on my head in powder
Feb 24 2007 9:07AM
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Eastcoast157
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yea
Feb 24 2007 9:18AM
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cub
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But it´s so scary when you haven´t done it before. Firsttime I will try it in the backcountry...m,aybe...
Feb 24 2007 1:45PM
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Luckyscs
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try a switch backflip first
Feb 24 2007 1:51PM
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Calrin
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that would fucked up. you would land on your neck. just lead with your head, commit, and remember to pop.
Feb 24 2007 2:08PM
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steeze540
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I can't ski in back country because i live in wisconsin
Feb 24 2007 5:01PM
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Pippin
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make sure ur jump is steep enoguh so you don't land on ur head. jsut commit and youll be fine
Feb 24 2007 5:03PM
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c+ald
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ez just dont hit your head on the lip lawl
Feb 24 2007 5:20PM
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Pippin
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ha yah for sure
Feb 24 2007 5:33PM
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Peter.
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find a jump that is really lippy that sends you up
Feb 24 2007 5:54PM
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Pippin
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jsut throw your weight back and youshould be fine
Feb 24 2007 6:06PM
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TonyTheTiger
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EASIEST TRICK I'VE LEARNED.
Feb 24 2007 6:27PM
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Pippin
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it may be easy but you've just gotta have confidence

Feb 24 2007 6:31PM
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suji.fnacks
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haha na i dont know about how true that statement actually is though. A double backflip is probably flipping hard
Feb 24 2007 6:39PM
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steeze540
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I bet it's not the easist trick you ever leaned
Feb 24 2007 7:25PM
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invader7
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really easy just find a nice bacounty kicker with some lip on it adn u have it
Feb 24 2007 8:53PM
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mtbakerteacher
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what about straight airing
that was a trick at one point in your life
:P
Feb 24 2007 9:58PM
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steeze540
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you have a point
Feb 27 2007 4:55PM
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fugi800
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are u crazy! it may be a gainer but that doesn't mean you can't tuck
Mar 1 2007 9:48PM
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fugi800
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just jump, throw, look back, tuck, and commit
Mar 1 2007 9:49PM
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Luckyscs
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to me, I can't launch my legs over my head off the flat and get air. maybe off a lip it will send my feet up automaticaly. I can do a diving boardback just fine.
Mar 1 2007 9:50PM
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ridenslider
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it forsure as easy as a 360
Mar 1 2007 10:14PM
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@iles
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it is easy! build a jump when u get pow. like quite a bit and yer set
Mar 2 2007 9:37PM
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fitz
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its easier to do than a 360
Mar 2 2007 9:43PM
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chickenwang
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so easy even you can do it
Mar 2 2007 9:45PM
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steeze540
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I am going to go to FLYTE school in salt lake city to learn new tricks this summer. So then I will be able to do flips.
Jun 2 2007 5:57PM
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Black-Bandanna
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Extremely easy. Just commit and you're fine...
Jun 2 2007 6:02PM
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philipc
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i cant frontflip but i would say backflips are definately easier

can you do them?


Jun 2 2007 6:06PM
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SirFryanator
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Yep.
It's relatively easy. I basically landed it on my 2nd try ever, this kid  here almost landed his on his first try, and my friend who's never even gone upside down before in his life even on a tramp attempted one and could've landed one if he hadn't gotten so scared to try again.

If you're scared have a friend film or take a pic to prove you at least tried, and then have them count down "3, 2, 1...GO!" and then point your skis. Also, try not to underrotate. It hurts sometimes. If you're afraid to underrotate, huck it.

Jun 2 2007 6:08PM
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Black-Bandanna
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I had a friend call me a bitch in front of a lot of people before I tried it my first time, so I couldn't bitch out. It worked, cuz now I can backie off anything. Fun stuff...
Jun 2 2007 6:25PM
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BFFset.
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jump up and out before flipping back
Jun 2 2007 6:33PM
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potato_man
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its surprising how much easier backs are than you think.all you need to do is make sure you have the right amount of pop(not too much,not too little)and make sure youre lined up and dont pop off funny.you also should tuck enough so you can spin better.once you get it on a tramp,try them skiing. make sure you choose a kicker with enough of a lip to give you the momentum you need in the right direction(the slight uprising makes it easier to flip back). sorry, im bad at explaining things but this should get you started.
Jun 2 2007 9:59PM
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1080grindMan
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my brother, who cant doing any kind of flip what soever on a trampoline or into the water, just decided to try it one day on a 30 ft jump. he landed it first try and said they were easier than a 360 if you commit to it. all you have to do is make sure your legs go above your head and everything will come together.
Jun 2 2007 10:08PM
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comeatmebro
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although i cant do backflips. im going to say that its all about confidence. if you just try it and dont pussy out, unless you are like retarded you shouldnt really get hurt to bad if the jumps fine. i tell myself this...but am still afraid haha
Jun 2 2007 10:13PM
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KG_
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its all about comitting, and spotting, i dno how many half attempted backflips iv seen, they dont end well
Jun 2 2007 10:27PM
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lunchmeat
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i landed on my side/face like 4 times before landing it. then i tried to spot my tails mid-air and stomped it. just pop throw look back hard.
Jun 3 2007 3:26PM
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WikiWiki
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i learned how to do a backflip on snow with a sled, long story but it was fun
Jun 3 2007 3:33PM
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CZA
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Thats quite possibly the dumbest thing ive ever read on ns
Jun 3 2007 3:50PM
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SirFryanator
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do you know who you're quoting?
Jun 3 2007 3:54PM
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CZA
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john symms. it was a dumb thing to say.
Jun 3 2007 4:15PM
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Sophia_Schwartz
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Have fun breaking your neck and never moving your legs again. Honestly NS what is wrong with you guys. Slinging (Throwing your weight back) backflips is a great way to kill yourself. Backflips are really easy if they are done right. All you have to do is match the curve of the jump, press your hips to the sky, spot down hill and let your feet take away your vision, tuck and at stomach drop kick out. If you seriously have no idea how to do a backflip then don't do them, and if you think by throwing yourself backwards is the right way you are beyond dumb. If you want to "huck" yourself go to the water ramps. I know they are expensive but they are way cheaper then having to hire someone to take care of you when you can no longer walk. I hate to be a nagging bitch but grow up and learn how to do the trick before you try it.
Jun 3 2007 6:07PM
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Dieter1080
Posts: 244 - Karma: 66
crazy fool is right,
don't just throw back
i feel that if you can do them on a tramp and you have a good feeling of your body position in the air you should be fine
when you approuch the jump, be confident have no second toughts because there is no trying to do a backflip you do them. throw your hips in the air, tuck in relax, breathe and spot your landing
this was my first try of a backflip and since i live in belgium i don't have powder to try and did it on dryslope
scary as hell but when you land you're king of the world
after a while they become real easy yet still the first of the day will be scary

http://media.nscdn.com/uploads/member/videos/1163979551dietback1.wmv
Jun 3 2007 6:21PM
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Krush
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backflips for sure are easier. i landed mine my first try with no poles and a shovle in my hand
Jun 3 2007 6:21PM
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TheButterHashira
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I have noodles for tramp skis and i was trying them today imagining that i was going off a kicker when i did it. the first few trys my noodle tips hit the tramp but then i stomped it. im gonna do one as soon as i get enough snow in probly 5 months
Jun 3 2007 6:49PM
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