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360 problems. Any help?

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PLANKS92
Posts: 49 - Karma: 26
So, I've got 180's down fine, but every time I try a 3 I always lean back, obviously I need to lean forward, does anyone have an tips or methods of leaning more forward, I know what I need to do, I just fuck up when it comes down to doing it.
Apr 1 2013 5:42AM
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scarsimd
Posts: 668 - Karma: 773
when you take off, make sure your head is over your feet and your balance is central! then just send it and commit!
good luck buddy
Apr 1 2013 6:10AM
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E__
Posts: 5751 - Karma: 4,635
Spin with your head looking over your leading shoulder, never look at your feet and then spot your landing when nearing the end of the rotation.
Apr 1 2013 6:16AM
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~bagelz~
Posts: 1105 - Karma: 1,067
just keep looking over your shoulder and keep you hands out infront of you while landing to keep your weight central
Apr 1 2013 7:20AM
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TNORTS
Posts: 2077 - Karma: 2,754
The thing that fixed it for me was popping. If you rush the spin and dont pop than you will end up backseat everytime.
Apr 1 2013 9:21AM
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PLANKS92
Posts: 49 - Karma: 26
Cheers guys, was gonna try today but the hill is shut due to wind, what the best size kicker to try on? Bit nervous about trying it over the 30 footers and 50 footers. Japanese parks just get insanely big at the end of the season haha
Apr 1 2013 9:36PM
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TNORTS
Posts: 2077 - Karma: 2,754
20-25 is a good size to learn 3's on. That is what I learned them on.
Apr 1 2013 9:39PM
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bnewbs6
Posts: 1919 - Karma: 1,463
You have three hundred and sixty problems? Yeah I don't think anyone can help you..
But seriously, don't look down. It will put you in the backseat all the time.
Apr 1 2013 9:39PM
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~Gotama~
Posts: 821 - Karma: 3,160
practice switch 180s in the same direction you try 360s. once you feel comfortable doing both the 180s that compose the 360, going for the whole spin will be a lot easier.
Apr 1 2013 11:19PM
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Shredsterr
Posts: 2090 - Karma: 6,930
Don't spin until you're in the air. If you spin before your skis are clear of the takeoff, you're fucked and will most likely land backseat or die. Keep your head looking at the horizon, if you look up or down, you'll go off axis and get hurt, or at least I did earlier this season. Once you can see your landing, square your shoulders and head so that you're pointed at it and you should land perfectly, if all goes according to plan.
Apr 1 2013 11:26PM
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nine50seven
Posts: 576 - Karma: 686
get a strong pop
Apr 1 2013 11:41PM
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Hatsnballs
Posts: 836 - Karma: 2,159
make sure the magic crystals are in your pockets. But not the same pocket or else Cthulhu will rise again
Apr 1 2013 11:43PM
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PLANKS92
Posts: 49 - Karma: 26
Thanks guys, I'll let you know how it goes, shoulders fully healed now so ready to try again!
Apr 2 2013 7:58AM
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PLANKS92
Posts: 49 - Karma: 26
It was fuckin raining again today so I'll have to let you know how it goes tomorrow
Apr 4 2013 6:48AM
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Flowbear
Posts: 339 - Karma: 828
Everyone says look over your shoulder and thats how i learned 3's and id always land back seat but then someone told to look under my shoulder and it helped me out so much.
Apr 4 2013 7:23AM
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Cleapster
Posts: 622 - Karma: 1,402
you got to lead with your head and look over your shoulder. Good luck!
Apr 4 2013 11:55AM
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ShredAZ
Posts: 1054 - Karma: 641
POPOPOPOPOPOPOP.

But seriously. Pop. It'll keep your axis more level and you won't be prone to land backseat.
Apr 4 2013 6:52PM
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danbenson
Posts: 6 - Karma: 16
Pop and remember the spin comes from the shoulders not your feet :) if you pop it'll all come round smoothly
Apr 4 2013 8:52PM
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homestar
Posts: 2124 - Karma: 4,197
Came here to post this. It will probably solve your problem.
Apr 4 2013 9:15PM
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grapejuice3000+
Posts: 2132 - Karma: 1,985

this might help


Apr 4 2013 10:38PM
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At0micski
Posts: 256 - Karma: 169
pop solved it for me when i started falling for 360s and learning on cut ins was easier for me
Apr 4 2013 11:12PM
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PLANKS92
Posts: 49 - Karma: 26
Cheers for all the help guys, I started by 180ing right and left. Then went for the 3 and stomped it clean first time! Didn't fall on a single attempt! Biggest jump I tried it on was about 15foot, strange spinning slowly but I wasn't back seat so all Is good!
Apr 5 2013 5:23AM
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