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Self teach your self how to backflip

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SuckleBrick
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This year my goal is to land backfilps I have done one in pow and landed it and i really want to bring it to the park any advice
Dec 9 2019 10:17AM
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Andi_G
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There are a lot of great threads and videos out there explaining it better than we will using text. Try searching those out and good luck!
Dec 9 2019 10:20AM
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270on420out
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youve already done one outside of the park. You’re fine just don’t be a pussy and send it
Dec 9 2019 10:32AM
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TRVP_ANGEL
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throw it 100 times on a tramp then find a decent size jump thats kicky and send it. really not that hard
Dec 9 2019 10:44AM
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Dilldoes
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Commit or die.
Dec 9 2019 10:55AM
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SuckleBrick
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skithemidwestttCommit or die.


might justsay full send
Dec 9 2019 10:58AM
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SuckleBrick
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TRVP_ANGELthrow it 100 times on a tramp then find a decent size jump thats kicky and send it. really not that hard


alright I will try it out but I need to overcome the fear factor
Dec 9 2019 10:59AM
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Rusticles
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SuckleBrickalright I will try it out but I need to overcome the fear factor


Forget the fear. visualize how it's going to work and then go and do it. If you just talk yourself into doing it and accepting the pain of failing you're going to fail. Biggest piece of advice is, find a decent sized booter with some tang, and float it, don't just throw it back as hard as possible on a small jump.
Dec 9 2019 11:11AM
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Kretzschmar
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TRVP_ANGELthrow it 100 times on a tramp then find a decent size jump thats kicky and send it. really not that hard


Giga Chad is right.

You got this shit 😎 just make sure to film it
Dec 9 2019 1:05PM
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Saga.
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The main difference between into pow and on a park jump is that the jump likely won't have as much kick (assuming the pow jump was on you built. They typically are small and quicker) and you will need to land more forward/square. If you land a little backseat in pow you can pull it off but if you do it on a park jump with any real airtime you're likely going to over rotate and land on your face.

The advice to do 100 of them on a trampoline is very good. You'll want to be comfortable going upside down and being able to fully spot the landing when you're upside down. This way you can control the landing better (slow down or speed up the second half of the flip).

Best of luck to you. After a few you'll have it no trouble.
Dec 9 2019 1:08PM
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Lokdog
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As a freeride skier, backies on park jumps are terrifying, defs try to float it cause park jumps give you so much more air time then your usual natural kicker, just spot the landing and lay er out. If you try to set it hard you're gonna have a fun time hot tubbing hardpack...
Dec 9 2019 1:20PM
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CalumSKI
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huck n tuck baby
Dec 9 2019 4:10PM
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clorox
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Coming from a level 200 aerial coach, set with your chest, not your head. You should be able to see your feet until they're above your head. Personally, I prefer an arm swing takeoff, rather than an arm set, where you go into the jump with your arms already pointing straight up. Also, the longer you keep your knees straight, the better. If you've seen vids of people hitting their heads on the jump, it's mostly caused by bending the knees on takeoff. They should basically be locked out until the skis have completely left the jump.
Dec 10 2019 3:19PM
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Ghost_BLandzV2
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finderlevel 200 aerial coach


Idk what this means but you should 100% listen to this advice OP.
Dec 10 2019 3:41PM
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evaroni
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SuckleBrickalright I will try it out but I need to overcome the fear factor

Damn I miss that show.



Maybe try it on a hip first, that might help get the block out of your head for landing on groomers. Then you can send it to the $$$booter.
Dec 10 2019 6:59PM
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SuckleBrick
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Saga.The main difference between into pow and on a park jump is that the jump likely won't have as much kick (assuming the pow jump was on you built. They typically are small and quicker) and you will need to land more forward/square. If you land a little backseat in pow you can pull it off but if you do it on a park jump with any real airtime you're likely going to over rotate and land on your face.

The advice to do 100 of them on a trampoline is very good. You'll want to be comfortable going upside down and being able to fully spot the landing when you're upside down. This way you can control the landing better (slow down or speed up the second half of the flip).

Best of luck to you. After a few you'll have it no trouble.


honestly I might just go do it and see what happens if I brake myself den sucks to scuk but at least i will miss out on school
Dec 10 2019 8:06PM
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SuckleBrick
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RusticlesForget the fear. visualize how it's going to work and then go and do it. If you just talk yourself into doing it and accepting the pain of failing you're going to fail. Biggest piece of advice is, find a decent sized booter with some tang, and float it, don't just throw it back as hard as possible on a small jump.


alright bro I will try to do it I belive this year I can land it
Dec 10 2019 8:07PM
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SuckleBrick
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finderComing from a level 200 aerial coach, set with your chest, not your head. You should be able to see your feet until they're above your head. Personally, I prefer an arm swing takeoff, rather than an arm set, where you go into the jump with your arms already pointing straight up. Also, the longer you keep your knees straight, the better. If you've seen vids of people hitting their heads on the jump, it's mostly caused by bending the knees on takeoff. They should basically be locked out until the skis have completely left the jump.


I think I misght just Bump some 21 and go for it
Dec 10 2019 8:08PM
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Ghost_BLandzV2
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Idk if its just me but my backies on tramps arent the best id rather do them on skis for some reason. On a tramp I always jump too far back and almost fly off but when im on skis I rarely mess one up
Dec 11 2019 12:28PM
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skiguy04
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Best advice I can give you guys making posts about backflips :

stop obsessing over this fantasy
Dec 12 2019 2:24AM
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Rusticles
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skiguy04Best advice I can give you guys making posts about backflips :

stop obsessing over this fantasy

No doubt,

just go and find a windlip and send one, only to realize you built something up to be not nearly as big as it is.
Dec 12 2019 10:27AM
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SuckleBrick
Posts: 452 - Karma: 1,094
skiguy04Best advice I can give you guys making posts about backflips :

stop obsessing over this fantasy


yah bro it you suck to be like you and not progress
Dec 12 2019 6:05PM
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skiguy04
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SuckleBrickyah bro it you suck to be like you and not progress


Sad cause you all want someone to TEACH you haha

...cant teach balls...

you need to read an online tutorial on how to progress skiing hahah
Dec 13 2019 12:50PM
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SuckleBrick
Posts: 452 - Karma: 1,094
skiguy04Sad cause you all want someone to TEACH you haha

...cant teach balls...

you need to read an online tutorial on how to progress skiing hahah


and you need to stop reviving old threads
Dec 13 2019 6:15PM
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skiguy04
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SuckleBrickand you need to stop reviving old threads


Know ya history
Dec 13 2019 10:35PM
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