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monkatizer
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i really want to learn how to cork, i have looked at many other threads and they havent helped, my questions are:

do i need to be able to backflip first?

how do i set the rotation?

how do i make sure i dont land on my head?

and how should i twist my head, to the side or back, and how hard do i lean/bend my head?

and do i need to do a super corked out one my first try, and are there steps to getting a full cork, or is it all or nothing??
i need all the help u got!

Thanks, +K for help!

Feb 24 2011 4:26PM
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Free_Haven
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id like to know as well
Feb 24 2011 4:33PM
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BenWhit
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every thread i've read says to easy into a full-on cork. progressively drop your shoulder, head more each time you try. i feel like if you do this it'll be so much easier to get your feet back under you after some repitition.
Feb 24 2011 4:35PM
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Merrrick
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learn them on trampolines and then it's the same on skis, commit
Feb 24 2011 4:38PM
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BenWhit
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i skied with you at wachusett, dude.
Feb 24 2011 4:40PM
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Merrrick
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haha, good
Feb 24 2011 4:42PM
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monkatizer
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i forgot to mention: I DO NOT have a tramp, access to one, or a pool with a diving board, so those are out of the picture
Feb 24 2011 4:48PM
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.jon
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I disagree... I learned cork 7s on snow (I don't own a tramp unfortunately) and after doing them for a couple years I still can't ever get one on a tramp. You can use your edges to your advantage when doing them on snow, but if you "edged" on a trampoline you'd fly sideways and off the tramp.
Feb 24 2011 4:48PM
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Moosen
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Yes definitely learn on Trampolines first. And yes learn a backflip first and a 720 then find the happy medium.

Actually i find if i throw too hard and concentrate on a "cork" too hard it doesn't work and i end up rodeoing or some shit. I find it helps to throw your spin matched with the angle of the lip. so throw the spin on the blue lines angle, don't try to stay up and down like the red line.
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from there i find it helps to not force your body to stay upright, let it float into the cork. Corks are much safer than backflips in my opinion. From there i'd say just go for it! Good Luck!
Feb 24 2011 4:51PM
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array.
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wow, if you think about it, this actually makes sense...
Feb 24 2011 9:37PM
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Broseph_Stalin
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that actually helps alot i may just try it this weekend
Feb 24 2011 9:44PM
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SirFryanator
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if you weren't addicted to jumping before you could do corks, you will be when you can. everyone should see that diagram above and do that. it works. get stoked!
Feb 24 2011 9:46PM
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idskithat
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i havent backflipped and i can cork, so its not neccisary to be able to backflip. but i just kinda throw with the angle of the jump and dip my shoulder.
Feb 24 2011 10:01PM
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crab_pretzel
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i got a question too: that diagram really makes sense to me on how to spin with your axis tilted back a little, but then how do you bring it to match the landing, and not land wildly in the back seat?
Feb 24 2011 10:06PM
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idskithat
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if you set it right youll come out of the cork. it just brings you around
Feb 24 2011 10:08PM
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Moosen
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Yeah for sure i see what you're thinking man. But unfortunately that's not something you really calculate. It just happens haha. Try it a couple of times and you'll figure out how much you need. But it's completely different for every jump how much you need to cork. And in some case you have to swing your legs back under you to land upright.
Feb 24 2011 10:16PM
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monkatizer
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i knew there was a reason i had u at 10/10, thanks!!
Feb 24 2011 10:42PM
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Moosen
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Well thank you sir!
Feb 24 2011 10:46PM
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Armada333
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All of the above is good
id say trampoline first for sure so you can feel the motion
easiest is 720
Just progressively throw your shoulder, follow the angle of the jump and throw your 720
You wont mind getting straight because if you try it on snow you already mastered it on the tramp
Have fun
Feb 24 2011 11:15PM
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Armada333
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All of the above is good
id say trampoline first for sure so you can feel the motion
easiest is 720
Just progressively throw your shoulder, follow the angle of the jump and throw your 720
You wont mind getting straight because if you try it on snow you already mastered it on the tramp
Have fun
Feb 24 2011 11:15PM
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monkatizer
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thanks guys, +k to all, but how big of a jump should i try it off, and whats easier cork 7 or cork 5??
Feb 25 2011 9:29PM
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idskithat
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i did a cork 5 first, but cork seven is easier to land imo. but a 15-20 foot jump is a nice size to learn on
Feb 25 2011 9:36PM
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1337
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I learned cork fives today, they are pretty easy. Just throw with the angle of the jump and tilt your head to your left shoulder if spinning left or right shoulder if spinning right. it will just come around naturally. they are so fun!
Feb 25 2011 9:43PM
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Stompitystomp
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You're a genius and I love you.
Feb 25 2011 9:48PM
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willy_baller
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I would say cork 7 is way easier than 5. And I would try off a 20 foot, poppy jump if you have access to one. Whatever jump you like to throw your normal 7s on would also be a good choice.
Feb 26 2011 1:31AM
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monkatizer
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thanks guys, one more question; do i lean back for the cork off the lip, or do i throw the spin and lean in the air??

and my head; do i look at my shoulder to threo the cork or further back??
Feb 26 2011 10:00AM
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infedel_one
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No leaning back at all hombre. Ive never landed a backflip so it isnt that important to have backies. might be better so you dont throw them into rodeos are something. When Im doing a cork I dont carve as hard as some people. I set the spin with my shoulders and thats how I cork it out. So When I go off the jump i look over my left shoulder with my head tucked down left ear to left shoulder. I look back at the takeoff of the jump and just let it bring me around, Once youve found your cork rotation it comes pretty naturally. Just start by dipping your head more and more each try. Knowing 7s is pretty important so you know the speed and spin. Trick tip cult is pretty key too.
Feb 26 2011 10:05AM
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monkatizer
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^ thanks!, so i should throw like a normal 7 then look over my shoulder (ear to shoulder)
Feb 26 2011 10:09AM
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deactivate
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I don't understand the diagram LOL!:(
Feb 26 2011 11:28PM
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Shenanigans
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I learned them by following this: https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/content/viewvideo/id/397440/member_id/47510/
Feb 26 2011 11:31PM
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Z-Juice
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my brother learned them by starting out spinning straight and then he got a little more corked out every time so I'd try that and just mess around with it (cork 7)
Feb 26 2011 11:33PM
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IIImatic
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THE TRAMPOLINE IS A GIFT FROM GOD :)
Feb 27 2011 1:44AM
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Alex.W
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Just imagine that the lines are your skis. Therefore a cork has a tilted trajectory (Blue line) instead of a normal "flat" one (Red line). Hope I helped!
Mar 8 2011 9:10PM
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Fluttershy
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for a cork do the same approch and takeoff as a 360 but instead of throwing your arms to your waist and at your side. if your spinning left throw your right arm over your shoulder and you should be corking. when your done with your rotation take the momentum from the spin and use it to get yourself upright again
Mar 8 2011 9:12PM
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Hoover
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act like you are turning a huge wheel and look over your shoulder, you will probly do a cork 7 first but then you'll get comfortable corking then be able to time it right to land switch
Mar 8 2011 9:20PM
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alvy.
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is it easier to do a cork 3, 5, or 7? I've tried them on tramps, and can get a cork 3/5 most of the time. I haven't tried a 7 on skis, but can get them on the tramp (although its way easier on tramps). which one is a good start to corks?
Mar 16 2011 11:58AM
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lands11
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because of this i'm trying some cork 7's this weekend
Mar 16 2011 12:12PM
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derpina
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Cork 3 is the hardest... Then cork 5, then 7.
Mar 16 2011 12:25PM
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alvy.
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thanks
Mar 16 2011 9:03PM
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