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Frontflip or Backflip?

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jexy12
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Hey l just want to you know your opinions on what one you preferre or you think is easier?
I have not tried either but l am going to this year so l just want to hear some opinions or if its all preference?

Dec 17 2010 3:38PM
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Jro.
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Well on a tramp what can u do better
Dec 17 2010 3:39PM
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rickroller
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dub cork Pr
Dec 17 2010 3:59PM
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jexy12
Posts: 31 - Karma: 13
l figured that it was l repost but l searched it and found nothing l was looking for so..
Dec 17 2010 4:03PM
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jexy12
Posts: 31 - Karma: 13
thanks l can do both easy but the frontflip came first try it took a while for the backflip.So l am thinking to try a frontflip.
Dec 17 2010 4:05PM
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jexy12
Posts: 31 - Karma: 13
haha alright well l am not to good at searching than. Haha l will end up trying both l more wanted to know opinions bc once l try one l will get alot of confidence then l will do the other.
Dec 17 2010 4:33PM
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McFellon
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i want to try a front next powder day
Dec 17 2010 4:36PM
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jexy12
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we dont get powder where l ski, l would for sure try both but l want to make sure l wont wreck myslef first.
Dec 17 2010 4:40PM
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Im.a.skier
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front is safer to try for sure i think. In a backflip, if you freeze up or under rotate your gonna hurt your neck.
Dec 17 2010 4:47PM
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jexy12
Posts: 31 - Karma: 13

Ya l know, l just think l need to go for it nothing major would happen. Well l was already thinking frontflip bc l think l could do it easier. l am going to 100% commit when l do it.

Dec 17 2010 5:26PM
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Emma_Watson
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no movement zero spin.
Dec 17 2010 5:56PM
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Seany.n
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depends on the jump ur trying it on. on a steep jump huck a backflip. If its not that steep, frontflip.
Dec 17 2010 5:59PM
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jexy12
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what?
Dec 17 2010 6:33PM
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Chione
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If you are comfortable backflipping on tramp, diving etc. I would suggest trying one if you're sure you will be able to commit
Dec 17 2010 6:35PM
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jexy12
Posts: 31 - Karma: 13
ya l am planning on trying it on a medium that doesnt have a steeo take off at all but the landing is pretty steep l figured it was best. When l do a backflip it would most likely be off a bigger jump so l get around.
Dec 17 2010 6:36PM
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jexy12
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ya l am comfortable on the tramp not so much diving but l wouldnt have a promblem with commiting. But fronttflip feel more comfortable and we have jumps that l think would be perfect for it so l think l will try the frontflip but thanks l will keep that in mind
Dec 17 2010 6:38PM
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Chione
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ok sounds good and good luck.
Dec 17 2010 6:46PM
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jexy12
Posts: 31 - Karma: 13

ya and thanks.

Dec 17 2010 8:38PM
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Brad_Kruithoff
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When you're going for it, just do it. Huck it hard. Dont be afraid of the speed either. More speed=ability to overcome gravity
Dec 22 2010 11:10AM
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TallTom
Posts: 422 - Karma: 71
Airbag?? I learned my first backflips/attempts on an Airbag. It takes all the fear out, and is just as well because I landed on my head about 4 times :( 2 Reasons - I suck, and i'm 6ft 5 so can blame that somehow...

Good luck!
Dec 22 2010 11:19AM
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willyg0808
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not everyone has that oppertunity
Dec 22 2010 11:30AM
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Trace.
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I personally think frontflips are easier because it's easier for me to throw my body forward than backwards of a jump, backflips feel awkward for me to be honest
Dec 22 2010 12:06PM
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TallTom
Posts: 422 - Karma: 71
Ah, I may have access to an airbag occasionaly but at least your near real mountains ;)
Dec 22 2010 2:53PM
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egg.
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backflip is easier but frontflip is less scary
Dec 22 2010 2:54PM
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bitchtitsbob
Posts: 167 - Karma: 25
Just learned backflips last week, just went into the jump and thought just do it, stuck it first try.
Dec 22 2010 3:05PM
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Steeze_Minister
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i concur
Dec 22 2010 3:19PM
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Kjell
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This!  I personally haven't done any flips on skis but I can backflip on flat and off walls and I definetly can't frontflip on the ground.  With a backflip you can spot your landing unlike front flips wher you come in blind.  This make stomping you feet down easier going backwards.
Dec 22 2010 8:28PM
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terror.bear
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frontflips are easier
Dec 22 2010 11:19PM
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Tfinder
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lincoln loops are the easiest cause you can spot the landing the whole time and its easy to bail onto your side. Back flips are by far the most fun when you can do them tho
Dec 22 2010 11:35PM
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hsavage
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for me backflips are by far easier... just build a little booter with loads of kick and its so easy to get the rotation and you can spot the landing alot easier than on front.. but front are fine if you have some pow and just like launch off a cat track or whatever... one ski at a time just roll it forward.. but backs are easier..
Dec 22 2010 11:40PM
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ski-swagga
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backflips are more fun and much easier if you have a nice kicky jump.
Dec 23 2010 12:31AM
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OAKES
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fronts = mad easy

<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/18109094" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/18109094">Front</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user5558607">Kevin Oakes</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
Dec 23 2010 12:39AM
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OAKES
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Dec 23 2010 12:40AM
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OAKES
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okay right... just forget i ever tried replying in this thread... -_____-
Dec 23 2010 12:41AM
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c4t_l0ver
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this is what i think

backflips are easier,

front flips are more fun.

Dec 23 2010 12:43AM
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cwillygood
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so many repost....id did a front first less scary
Dec 23 2010 10:31AM
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Frankensteeze
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both
Dec 23 2010 10:33AM
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jexy12
Posts: 31 - Karma: 13
Tank you for all you replys helping alot been practicing alot on the tramp and l am going to go for one soon, right now l am thinking front but still not sure yet we will have to soon.
Dec 24 2010 10:58PM
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Wis_Skier_23
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k i know how to backflip but where i struggle is turning them from a quicker flip into a slow layed out flip that looks all steezy...whenever i have tried to do it i feel like im going to stop rotating midway and then i tuck up a bit and end up over-rotating anyone have the same problem
Dec 25 2010 12:22AM
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EasySteezy45
Posts: 232 - Karma: 51
I have been gearing myself up to do a front or back this year, I find back flips way easier, i feel like i can see where im going better, atleast on a tramp.

I highly recommend watching tech talk in NSTV, TechTalk, like episode 11 or  10 ish? theyre right next to eachother, punch front and backflip. Very helpful (atleast the backflip video is)
Dec 25 2010 5:15AM
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dereklongenbach
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blackflips
Dec 25 2010 12:46PM
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jexy12
Posts: 31 - Karma: 13
everyone has been saying backflip because you can see the landing earlier but is it much of a difference? or is it all preference? cause frontflip feels easier to me but l will probably try both.
Dec 29 2010 2:20PM
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SOLID7
Posts: 239 - Karma: 11
Frontflip may feel easier because it's less scary to throw where you're seeing, and it's what came first on tramp, but backflips are much much much much easier, frontflips now feel much more awkward for me on tramp and elsewhere, especially that I can't see my landing. Backflip for sure!
Dec 29 2010 2:45PM
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Mestenberg
Posts: 164 - Karma: 10
backflips are easyer to throw and land, frontflip s are harder to land but not as scary.
Dec 29 2010 2:50PM
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skifoo
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man the same phrase ¨has been said like 10 times, do you still have to repeat it?
Dec 29 2010 3:01PM
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pussymoneyweed
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went to do a backflip today laid it out too much ski hit my head, and stopped my rotation....
Jan 1 2011 7:43PM
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CallumAyers
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frontflips easier
Jan 2 2011 12:59AM
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jexy12
Posts: 31 - Karma: 13
that would have hurt, what size of jump did you try it off of? l am now thinking backflip because the reasons you guys have given are pretty good and now that l think about it, it makes sense.
Jan 3 2011 9:41PM
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DreadHawkins
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Today I took my balls outside and put them at the top of my hill, dropped in, fell a few times but eventually learned how to frontflip. I may go out tomorrow and learn how to backflip but if you try a frontflip before you go off the jump lead with one of your feet forward and push off that foot. Its hard to explain but if your confident and don't care about if you fall and get hurt a little you should be fine. Good luck and make sure you stomp the shit out of it! hahah
Jan 16 2011 12:23PM
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crab_pretzel
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front are easier. you can also tuck your arms in hard if you have to to help
Jan 16 2011 12:37PM
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Blamparek
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I hate when people say that,, I can dub front on a tramp easily, but can only front on skis
Jan 16 2011 12:56PM
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