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ethanfrayne
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HI. I am having a little trouble learning 360's. I have clean flat 180's, 180's on medium jumps, and switch 180's on medium jumps. I also have landed a handful of 360's up a small hip. Can anybody give me some help on how to learn 360's to park jumps? Any help would be greatly appreciated:)
Jan 2 2014 5:54PM
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CaptainObvious.
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Do your 180 like you normally would, but keep going.
Jan 2 2014 5:55PM
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Mag
Posts: 8155 - Karma: 14,809
I found this the hardest trick out of any, probably because I was doing it on the worst jump you ever could.

I found that because the jump was so small I ended up stopping when I got between 180 and 270. To prevent this I just accepted and presumed I was going to fall each time and didn't mind, after coming to this realization it took me less than 20 tries, before that it was in the hundreds
Jan 2 2014 6:03PM
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Miomo
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You must be pretty good if you can flat 1. Like, pro good.
Jan 2 2014 6:11PM
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CycleDTC
Posts: 71 - Karma: 1,213
What helped me was being patient on takeoff, when i was learning 360's I would 180 before i even went off the jump. Emphasize the pop and do not throw to hard and do NOT pizza into your rotation.
Jan 2 2014 6:12PM
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ethanfrayne
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Im pretty sure most skiers who have been skiing for over a week can lol
Jan 2 2014 6:19PM
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Miomo
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Don't downplay yourself, you god among men.
Jan 2 2014 6:40PM
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estaked
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Just get a low wide stance, pop then rotate. Try to not huck it too hard, be smooth. Keep looking till it comes around, and stomp it.
Jan 2 2014 6:48PM
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Lou.
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Wow. Duddde.. your like... sick at skiing!!
Jan 2 2014 6:51PM
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Plankton
Posts: 3226 - Karma: 6,840
when i was learning them on park jumps i would always open up and spin faster than my skis and get all fucked up, and what helped was learning to stand up tall and take off the jump evenly from both feet. also, spin with your head up, not down
Jan 2 2014 6:57PM
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JahLiam
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Jan 2 2014 11:08PM
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SimplyClean
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The hardest part is the last 180. As others have said, keep spotting that landing when you come around so you can square yourself on the landing and not wash out. Also make sure you're comfortable on the jump and know the airtime so you can time your spin. You don't want to huck and over-rotate, or spin slow and under-rotate. It'll take a few tries to perfect it.
Jan 3 2014 12:15AM
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NMMedia
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my biggest issue with 360s was wack backseat landings. Make sure when you take off of a jump youre leaning forward so your upper body is in the position youll want to have it to land in, then rotate around that axis
Jan 3 2014 1:40AM
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twatt_chaurus
Posts: 470 - Karma: 1,682
lean forward, pop, rotate
Jan 3 2014 10:36AM
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CaptainObvious.
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Also, go into it prepared to land backwards. Since you've got your 180s locked in, you should be ok. I say this because if the jump is big enough and you sense that you've overrotated, just commit to a 540 and you'll avoid a very painful fall. You might not land it, but you'll be better off.
Jan 3 2014 10:42AM
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Bateman
Posts: 8593 - Karma: 8,600
1. pop
2. Set the rotation with your shoulders at the same height, if you get what i mean
3. Spot landing
4. Land
5. ???
6. Profit
Jan 3 2014 10:43AM
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NH_OPERATOR
Posts: 1070 - Karma: 2,883
Ive just got my first ones worked out. What I found was I was simply doing them off rollers instead of off jumps, takes alot of the worry out of it.
Jan 3 2014 7:53PM
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PureSport
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Once you get the first 1 keep your head turning, DONT STOP
Jan 3 2014 9:29PM
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yung-lean
Posts: 511 - Karma: 2,447
Spin to win. Also try on last edges on your halfpipe.
Jan 3 2014 10:30PM
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PULSEofdaNATION
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Make sure you set your spin and pop evenly (don't pop too early though) Keep looking in The direction of your spin (your body will follow your head) and pull your knees up slightly to keep your body in tight (not too much or you may go around to 5) the most important thing is to relax in the air and trust that you set your spin right. Hope this helps
Jan 3 2014 11:30PM
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Crispy.
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noob question: when you guys spin, do you set your inside edges on the takeoff?
Jan 3 2014 11:32PM
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Bateman
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im not sure if i understand the question but... no
Jan 3 2014 11:34PM
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Substitute
Posts: 1376 - Karma: 2,275
Dont be a bitch about it. That was my problem. Also the faster you go the more fun it is.
Jan 3 2014 11:37PM
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Peter.
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this is exactly what i struggled with
Jan 3 2014 11:51PM
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CashmereCat
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I guess I kind of do. I carve into almost all of my spins though. It helps me commit and just looks better I feel.
Jan 4 2014 12:11AM
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