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FreezerKid
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learnt proper front flips of kickers but want to try doing some of the knuckles of jumps how do i do it do i just kick of one leg instead of 2 and tuck?
Dec 15 2011 2:35PM
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4FRNT
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We've got you covered: Punch Fronts
Dec 15 2011 2:51PM
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FreezerKid
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cheers bro
Dec 15 2011 3:00PM
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ryano
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i'm the opposite.. i learned them off knuckles first.. and i want to try em off a jump now..

whats a good jump size to thrown one off first? and how much difference does the lip make for how hard you throw forward?
Dec 15 2011 3:03PM
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FreezerKid
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8RzX8Gre_s&list=UUOe-OivC2kunpmRFX8HUTUQ&index=3&feature=plcp thats a video of my first ones, i guess its different to a knuckle got to throw before you take off, i started really small but i would recommend a medium sized on, with size adjustment just either throw less or tuck up less
Dec 15 2011 5:02PM
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Stose
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is it at all possible to land on your head doing theses?
Dec 15 2011 7:17PM
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Heart
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yes, but you would have to literally not even try to flip to land on your head
Dec 15 2011 7:19PM
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Bateman
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I. Hate. Frontflips.

Really. Worst trick in the book.

Dec 15 2011 7:20PM
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Stose
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alright thanks. the one time i have ever tried front was off a jump and i came down strait on my head
Dec 15 2011 7:27PM
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Bateman
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well my first try i popped way to early and hit my head at the edge of the jump, ski ejection >> land on butt.
Dec 15 2011 7:30PM
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Parks.
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What's easier to lean the....knuckles or real jimps
Dec 15 2011 7:52PM
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Andreas_
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Dec 15 2011 9:33PM
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ryano
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thats what i'm wondering..
Dec 16 2011 3:02AM
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juicedrummer11
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threads but my take on front flips...

i feel like just about everyone and their dog can do a front flip into the pool off the side. what makes that any different than a knuckle? to me, on skis, theoretically, it should be easier because 1) you are moving forward and the landing of the jump drops out from under you as you flip allowing for more time to rotate all the way to your feet 2) you get extra pop when loading the front of one of your skis and 3) worst case scenario in trying your first front flip, you slightly under-rotate and slide down the knuckle on your back, but what makes that slide any different from trying spins and not landing those then sliding down the knuckle. i say it just takes some sac up and go for it.

but be smart about it. my $0.02
Dec 16 2011 3:17AM
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FreezerKid
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i learnt of jumps first, but gona try of knuckles tonight i will let u know what i find
Dec 16 2011 4:11AM
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n.i.c.k
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I have a block of front flips on skis. Dont really care either.
I see them as.... Risk > Reward.


Dec 16 2011 5:49AM
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^BEANS^
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frontflips are so weak. the only way they are cool is if they are done on flat ground (tamedog). IMO dont waste your time with front flips and learn a real trick.
Dec 16 2011 6:37AM
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hbjerre
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Dec 16 2011 7:44AM
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El_Patcho
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I wanna do these but I'm nervous I'm just gonna flip right out of my bindings. I'm 6 foot, 13 stone (180lb) with my dins on 7.

I'm just gonna have to fuck it and huck it and if I eat shit then I'll know right?
Dec 16 2011 10:26AM
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corona
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I'd imagine this would be more difficult on longer skis? or does it not really make a difference
Dec 16 2011 10:40AM
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rednecknation
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whenever i try front flips i either lose one ski or both on the lip haha, but my advice would be huck and tuck, theres a fine line between throwing it to early and to late, i would rather throw early but thats just me.
Dec 16 2011 2:20PM
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Relish_man
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pop upwards and throw your shoulders down and hips up, just like a tramp. just dont flip too early. also, when youre upside down staring at your knees, youll be certain you're underrotating until the last second, when your skis hit the ground. keep cool and stay tucked if youre doing it on a small jump.
Dec 16 2011 2:28PM
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Heart
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im no shop tech but 7 sounds a little low for someone as heavy as you are. im 130 pounds on a din of 7. if i were you i would maybe try 8 or 9. better too low than a destroyed knee.
Dec 16 2011 4:07PM
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BlakeG
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haha me too ive never done them on skis but i hate throwing them on a tramp, if feel like you have to throw so hard
Dec 16 2011 8:37PM
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Parks.
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Alright sweet thanks
Dec 17 2011 6:03PM
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FreezerKid
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for me it was kickers are easier but think that just beacuse what i learnt first and then had to adapt to a knuckle, i think it just comes down to what your feel most comfortable with
Dec 17 2011 8:05PM
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Parks.
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Haha alright..did u land it?
Dec 17 2011 8:14PM
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FreezerKid
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washed out on my first but second and on were all clean
Dec 18 2011 11:13AM
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