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Flatspin?

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SkierJake11
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does anyone have any tips for learning a flatspin?
Jun 20 2011 5:03PM
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POW-WOW
Posts: 1464 - Karma: 46
Just really get in down on a tramp and when you are testing it do from your own jump into powder
Jun 20 2011 5:21PM
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BE..
Posts: 1185 - Karma: 81
It's like a combo of a loop and a backflip so you pretty much should have both down. Then just throw for backflip but dip one shoulder.
Jun 20 2011 5:38PM
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Crispy.
Posts: 6108 - Karma: 7,678
Throw a back but grab japan
Jun 20 2011 6:13PM
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lukemeahan.
Posts: 1689 - Karma: 330
NO.
Jun 20 2011 6:17PM
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steezysteeze
Posts: 1739 - Karma: 1,012
This is not an option for most.
Jun 20 2011 6:24PM
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rozboon
Posts: 1642 - Karma: 868
Wouldn't that qualify for pretty much any trick? I mean you may as well say "don't land on your face, it'll feel better"

Also, threads. Wouldn't mind learning flatspins this year.
Jun 20 2011 6:48PM
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infuser
Posts: 1220 - Karma: 241
while trying to flatspin on tramp, i always do a rodeo 5 instead and can never just get a flatspin around... tips?
Jun 20 2011 9:51PM
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los.pinguinos
Posts: 555 - Karma: 34
turn like 45 then throw a back flip all in one motion, you can also combine a lincon and backflip (makes it look better but the other way is easier to learn). Also if you throw a japan in it makes it look more like a flat
Jun 20 2011 10:04PM
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Jahrassicpark
Posts: 2075 - Karma: 38
drop left shoulder (if you spin left) then grab japan
Jun 20 2011 10:57PM
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Style+eeze
Posts: 6901 - Karma: 551
I personally throw my right hand to my left heel while bringing my left shoulder backwards... Once you try some, you'll get it down and the motion will become more natural. I recommend trying some on tramps/diving board first!
Jun 20 2011 11:25PM
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Jahrassicpark
Posts: 2075 - Karma: 38
Oh and I recommend trying flat fives or rodeo fives first because (to me) they're easier
Jun 20 2011 11:46PM
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cappitano
Posts: 83 - Karma: 25
huck it fuck it and dont be a bitch
Jun 21 2011 12:07AM
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-Marc-
Posts: 865 - Karma: 207
Flatspins on the tramp for me are either rodeos or bios, I can't really get between the two.

On skis, I learned backflips, then flat 3(wackflip), then started trying rodeo 5s which ended up looking really hucked because I would absorb the lip so much when I took off. I started to try popping off of the lip before I set my rotation which is what really helped me. Ski up to the jump with your knees bent, and sort of jump as you take off the lip, and spin or throw your shoulder forward horizontally(right shoulder if spinning left). The amount I pop and if I try to keep my head up during the trick are what differentiate a rodeo and a flatspin with me. Also, if I grab above the binding I always do a flatspin. Grabbing japan usually makes a rodeo, but I find japan the most fun. If you set the trick right and commit, you should bring round a flat or rodeo 5 just fine. Hope this helps
Jun 21 2011 12:10AM
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alexg1687
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How hard would you guys say it is to progress from a backflip to a rodeo 5? From what I can tell (really just by watching videos) its as simple as popping while leaning to the right, setting a spin to the left and backflipping once you're at about 45 degrees. Kind of like at 2:05 in this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyqS4TzPvxI
Jun 21 2011 7:59AM
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Stickity
Posts: 7750 - Karma: 769
well if it's anything like doing it on flat ground you have to throw it way harder
Jun 21 2011 10:24AM
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