Cork 5 and backflips

nine50seven · 2012-02-15 22:02:20

im not trying to claim but i just got 7s the other day and should i start working on getting a backflip and a cork 5 or work on getting higher spins? so what im asking do i hav enough ability to do a backflip or corks

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definitely start trying to do a backflip

Feb 15 2012 10:05PM

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Catbug

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dude i just got 3 & 5 and am thinking bout tryn loop or backflip. try it if you really want to. it more a comfortability thing than anything. if you feel you can do it then do it

Feb 15 2012 10:05PM

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nine50seven

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ive heard from ppl that corks are super easy you just throw it different ,true?

Feb 15 2012 10:07PM

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Honestly just try whatever you feel comfortable with and think is safe, I can barely straight 360 but can cork 7 and rodeo 5, try stuff out on a tramp that will help alot

Feb 15 2012 10:09PM

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backflips are so easy that eventually you'll be more afraid to 3 a decent sized jump than to backflip it

Feb 15 2012 10:12PM

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dude i havent tried cork yet. might this weekend tho. haha i guess ill find out

Feb 15 2012 10:13PM

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nine50seven

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another question: how long did it take you guys to learn it im goin on a trip to a big resort in mid march anyway i could be landing good backflips by then?

Feb 15 2012 10:14PM

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nine50seven

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another question: how long did it take you guys to learn it im goin on a trip to a big resort in mid march anyway i could be landing good backflips by then?

Feb 15 2012 10:14PM

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backflip is the only invert that i've landed on my first attempt

Feb 15 2012 10:18PM

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1 try.

Feb 15 2012 10:21PM

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backflips are about 10% skill, 90% comitment. If your feeling it go for it i got them before i tried to 5. But ya dude mental prep is key just find a peaceful place on the lift ride up and imagine yourself doing it. It also doesn't hurt to have a friend calling you a pussy if you dont do it haha

Feb 15 2012 10:56PM

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OP do you mind if I sort of hijack this as I'm also looking for advice on cork 540s?

I live in the UK so pretty much have to get a feel for new moves on a trampoline (sucks, but its all we've got!). got a couple of short clips the other day and my friends say my attempts are misty 540, but when I throw it it feels different to a misty.

I'll try to explain the feeling, I throw a normal 540 at first but when I get between 90 and 180 I drop my head to my left shoulder and just sort of follow it around as I spot the landing... with permission I can embed a video clip but I its sort of frowned on to post vids in ski gabber right?

anyway, would love to get this trick in the bag. Have you had success OP?

Mar 7 2012 11:52AM

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it kinda sounds like ur doing an under flip post the vid and we will know for sure

Mar 7 2012 12:28PM

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Mar 7 2012 1:22PM

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^^^its an underflip

Mar 7 2012 3:22PM

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Mr_Bump

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bugger. how does it feel like to throw a cork, what do your head and shoulders feel like they do?

Mar 7 2012 3:53PM

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backflips are the easiest things ever
just find a decent sized jump, get the speed dialed and do it
pop, lean back, tuck, spot, open, stomp

Mar 7 2012 3:55PM

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On a tramp, jump up and land on your back.
Then jump up and back, 180 and land on your stomach.
Then throw it bigger and higher and land it.

Mar 7 2012 6:03PM

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I had the same problem with learning cork on tramp, try not to spot the ground so soon try to keep your eyes on the roof as long as possible, sketchy feeling but it will stop your head from going over into misty

Apr 24 2012 9:34PM

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Justyle

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Sorry for dbl post but more spin WAY less flip

Apr 24 2012 9:36PM

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I find cork 5s to not be that hard, I threw them often this season in the park....and I only threw one b flip. If your comfy with 5s, cork 5s are pretty easy. just carve really hard off the lip, setting for a 5, and dip the shoulder of whatever direction your spinning, and keep your head pointed in that position till you come around.

Apr 25 2012 5:23PM

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I started out with fronts, a LOT less intimidating than backies. My progression was.
Front
Misty 5
Lincoln
Flat 3
Backflips.

I still get anxiety with backies, don't know why

Apr 25 2012 8:47PM

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Backfllips aslong as you stay committed and flip/ have a big enough booter are simple, people just see them as a harder trick because it is more scary. I could backflip my second year skiing about half way through the season, but i learned seven's the last week and i found seven's to be a lot harder. You got it man.

Apr 25 2012 9:19PM

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