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Gaper question, easier to spin then straight?

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StevenH24
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This is probably a ultimate gaper question, but at high / higher levels of skiing is it actually easier for you guys to spin then throw a straight air?

Just asking because when I see a high level skier in films throw a straight air usually they go a bit wonky in it yet when they spin they look smooth as ever.

I don't mean like a double or something rediculous but are sometimes like 360's easier for skiers then just straight airing?
Dec 15 2015 12:56PM
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John18_6
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When someone is spinning the thought of "HOLY MOTHER OF ALL THAT IS SHITSFRIKEN I AM 50 FEET IN THE AIR" doesn't go through their head quite as much.
Dec 15 2015 12:59PM
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The.Fish
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When you are straight you have to minimize movement. When you te spinning you are setting up a controlled movement that you can adjust (For example on a 360 you can open up or close to get the necessary rotation). Once you start moving while straight airing you won't be able to move back as easy (why jerrys land on their back, they didnt move to start so they cant fix it. People who backflip are controlling that movement by doing it on purpose.)
Dec 15 2015 1:02PM
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The.Fish
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Sorry im on my phone so spelling is off.
Dec 15 2015 1:04PM
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KENDOZER
Posts: 408 - Karma: 1,145
john18061806When someone is spinning the thought of "HOLY MOTHER OF ALL THAT IS SHITSFRIKEN I AM 50 FEET IN THE AIR" doesn't go through their head quite as much.


I usually just close my eyes
Dec 15 2015 1:08PM
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Mingg
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Just zero spin, it's way easier.
Dec 15 2015 1:12PM
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okokok
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MinggJust zero spin, it's way easier.



Heard that Mingg
Dec 15 2015 2:55PM
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NewEscuelers
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Well when you're hitting
Dec 15 2015 3:03PM
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SladeSki
Posts: 263 - Karma: 290
I wouldn't say it's easier to spin then straight air. But, I would say that for me, flipping a big jump is easier/less scary than spinning it.
Dec 15 2015 3:20PM
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