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twinkle_toes
Posts: 812 - Karma: 9,665
So I'm working up the confidence to try my first invert. I know I am capable, it's literally just a mental block at this point.

I wanna go upside down desperately. I'm thinking of going for a front 180 or a front flip, because those are my go-to tricks and I know how to land on my feet every time.

I pretty much spent 2 years going to the trampoline park 1-2 times/week, practicing front flips, backflips, barani flips are my favorite, misty 5's, cork 7s, spinning both ways 1's, 3s , 5s, 7s, and some 9s. I can do double front flips onto the air bag and land on my butt every time, and throw front flips/mistys when I'm cliff jumping off about 20-25 foot cliffs.

I feel confident with my air awareness. I have spent the whole season straight airing the large jumps, getting comfortable with speed and height, and clearing the knuckle. It's spring and it's super slushy, it's the perfect time to try something new!

I'm hoping to get some words of encouragement to help me get in the right mindset. I might be riding solo when I try my first flip, and the park has been suuuper busy these days, so it's intimidating and hard to focus when there's 50 people standing around watching.....

Thanks in advance for the advice :)
Apr 20 2021 3:15PM
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Erikaaa
Posts: 423 - Karma: 601
Girl!! You're there!! Just gotta have the mindset that you'll commit. I'm sure you've been told before, but a backflip will be much easier than a front. I tried front flips for awhile and always ended up over rotating. Backies will be your best friend. Easier than 3s honestly. I landed my first try with backies after failing miserably at front flips. Make sure the jump has the right lip for it and it'll be even easier. GO FOR IT. Everyone will be stoked you're even trying it, if the crowd watching makes you nervous. Honestly, a drink or two may help. I'm not saying get drunk but some PBRs always helped me. (If that's what you're into) You're gonna feel awesome. The tramp training is only going to help you too. Especially with the spring slush, everything is on your side. You got this!!! Youtube tutorials also don't hurt in terms of walking yourself through it in your head before you drop.
twinkle_toesSo I'm working up the confidence to try my first invert. I know I am capable, it's literally just a mental block at this point.

I wanna go upside down desperately. I'm thinking of going for a front 180 or a front flip, because those are my go-to tricks and I know how to land on my feet every time.

I pretty much spent 2 years going to the trampoline park 1-2 times/week, practicing front flips, backflips, barani flips are my favorite, misty 5's, cork 7s, spinning both ways 1's, 3s , 5s, 7s, and some 9s. I can do double front flips onto the air bag and land on my butt every time, and throw front flips/mistys when I'm cliff jumping off about 20-25 foot cliffs.

I feel confident with my air awareness. I have spent the whole season straight airing the large jumps, getting comfortable with speed and height, and clearing the knuckle. It's spring and it's super slushy, it's the perfect time to try something new!

I'm hoping to get some words of encouragement to help me get in the right mindset. I might be riding solo when I try my first flip, and the park has been suuuper busy these days, so it's intimidating and hard to focus when there's 50 people standing around watching.....

Thanks in advance for the advice :)
Apr 20 2021 4:42PM
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