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Manskimac
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want to make the jump from 360's to 540's what should i do to prepare myself and know im ready and any advice on what i should work and how to do a 540

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Feb 25 2019 11:07AM
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sky_steezy
Posts: 125 - Karma: 404
You need to find a jump that is decently large but you are comfortable with. I find it easier to spot my landings when I have a lot of airtime. Its a good Idea to practice 180s on the jump as well so you can get used to landing switch. Get really comfortable with 360s and throw slightly harder for a 540. Continue rotating your head and shoulders after your 360 and the spin will be fluid. The jump from a 360 to 540 is a lot easier than you would expect if you get comfortable landing switch. Best of luck bro.
Feb 25 2019 11:20AM
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mattybaums
Posts: 300 - Karma: 1,244
540s are basically the same set as 3s you just throw it a little harder. So I would say just send huck a 360 and keep looking around so you don’t get stuck at 3 it should only take a few tries
Feb 25 2019 11:21AM
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dogfacematt
Posts: 327 - Karma: 6,475
You're gonna spin about 180 degrees more, not much. Be your own Rob Schneider AND Adam Sandler...

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Feb 25 2019 11:21AM
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KilaTsunami
Posts: 3159 - Karma: 29,739
Dude, just find a jump your mad comfy with and throw a 3 BUT THIS TIME.!!!....!!!...!!!...!...

land it switch 😏 ..


Lol idk. that little logic helped me with my 540's. 100 percent. I actually landed the first one I tried! I roll up, knowing that I'm gonna spin the usual three, but we're landing this one backwards. Does that make any sense?

- Spin the 3 slightly faster than your usual spin.
- When the 3 comes around and you're SEEING your landing under you, keep it turning. Now prepare to land in the switch position. Head looking over shoulder.
- You DON'T wanna land it looking backwards or looking uphill. Be totally comfortable riding around switch.

- Bada bing jr. Go show them biddies what's really fuckin good now that you're Mr. Johnny 540
Feb 25 2019 3:59PM
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pbs
Posts: 460 - Karma: 3,134
sky_steezyYou need to find a jump that is decently large but you are comfortable with. I find it easier to spot my landings when I have a lot of airtime. Its a good Idea to practice 180s on the jump as well so you can get used to landing switch. Get really comfortable with 360s and throw slightly harder for a 540. Continue rotating your head and shoulders after your 360 and the spin will be fluid. The jump from a 360 to 540 is a lot easier than you would expect if you get comfortable landing switch. Best of luck bro.


tanks mr. steezy
Feb 25 2019 4:28PM
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CalumSKI
Posts: 4163 - Karma: 23,601
Dont open up on the 3
Feb 25 2019 5:24PM
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dolanslebensraum
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I practiced a few 180s and 3s then just over rotated a 3 to land a 5. Try on trampolines first, but you got it.
If i need motivation i just imagine i saw a girl do the trick in about to do right in front of me. Try it.
Feb 25 2019 5:46PM
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Woos
Posts: 832 - Karma: 1,567
Do a 360 and then a 180. Little did you know this was all it took. PayPal me.
Feb 25 2019 5:52PM
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Narcopus
Posts: 148 - Karma: 556
My 3s were hella sketch when I landed my first 5, just sent and landed it second try.

its really just commitment to not stop at 3 but it’s not hard
Feb 25 2019 7:38PM
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theabortionator
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Don't lock your eyes on the landing. If you lock into the landing your itll stop your spin. Try to spin level vs. jumping it.
Feb 25 2019 8:55PM
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Rusticles
Posts: 2180 - Karma: 1,337
sky_steezyYou need to find a jump that is decently large but you are comfortable with. I find it easier to spot my landings when I have a lot of airtime. Its a good Idea to practice 180s on the jump as well so you can get used to landing switch. Get really comfortable with 360s and throw slightly harder for a 540. Continue rotating your head and shoulders after your 360 and the spin will be fluid. The jump from a 360 to 540 is a lot easier than you would expect if you get comfortable landing switch. Best of luck bro.


Pretty much this.

Find a decent 20ish foot jump and get your 3's dialed in with just enough speed to get past the knuckle, Then go bigger and throw a bit harder. It is shockingly easy to take anything an extra 180 to land switch.
Feb 26 2019 11:13AM
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tdollo
Posts: 3795 - Karma: 18,745
Once you get 540s it opens up so many more tricks, hope you get it boss!
Feb 26 2019 11:43AM
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