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Front flip over the knuckles of jumps?

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Kebec
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Or a big drop, something like that...
How difficult is it? I've never done a flip on skis but i have the biggest urge to try it. There are some pretty big knolls and knuckles I have access to. My best trick is a 540 mute or 720 tucked, and I'm not sure if I can do it. It seems like a low-ish risk trick, but i'm really uncertain.
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Jan 19 2013 9:00PM
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NotGhood
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What province are you from?
Jan 19 2013 9:06PM
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CrotchKiller
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make sure your din is low
Jan 19 2013 9:11PM
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edai
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So much this. My friend did a ninja-flip off a mini booter and his skis didn't release. He got lucky with a broken Fibia and Tibia in the same leg.
Jan 19 2013 9:13PM
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homestar
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I have a friend who broke his ski doing this. He was probably lucky it wasn't his leg. OP, go for it but know that you will probably land on your back the first few times.
Jan 20 2013 1:07AM
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El_Barto.
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The ninja flip is probably my favorite trick
Jan 20 2013 1:10AM
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lgski
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Haha he did not get lucky by any means
Jan 20 2013 1:14AM
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mM*
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just throw it and commit. with enough speed you'll tuck it around. you might take a binding to the ass but the thrill will be worth it my dude. best of luck
Jan 20 2013 1:50AM
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*kF_pauLo-
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Make sure you don't go too fast and land on flat
Jan 20 2013 5:03AM
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M.M
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http://vimeo.com/album/176048/video/8576741
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAH3GY3nr1U

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Jan 20 2013 11:41AM
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-dAvE-
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<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YAH3GY3nr1U" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Jan 20 2013 12:16PM
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-dAvE-
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Jan 20 2013 12:21PM
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-dAvE-
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Tech Talk - Episode 12 - Punch Fronts from 4FRNT Skis on Vimeo.

Jan 20 2013 12:23PM
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cheaaaaaa
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do it off a small park jump to start, its a whole lot easier
Jan 20 2013 12:23PM
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ski0
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This for sure. Also , backflips are way easier to land. When I frontflip I feel like im guessing when to untuck, backflips you can see the landing the whole time
Jan 20 2013 12:37PM
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Williamn
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I was thinking of doing this too. I'm 155 pounds boot size 26.5, and my DIN is set at 6.5. Is this low enough to not break my leg/skis?
Jan 20 2013 2:26PM
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Supergyro
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Bump. I'm same.
Jan 24 2013 8:46PM
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ChiefSkief
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fronts off of knuckles are very easy you just have to commit and go for it.
Jan 24 2013 9:47PM
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doyle.
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you beat me to the punch (pun intended). But really just find a jump thats not too big and throw it, it's easier than throwing off a knuckle because you really have to throw it hard
Jan 25 2013 3:32AM
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OG_Loc
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to endulge on this,I'm about 155 lbs. and 6 ft. for "low" do you mean around 5.5 or 6?
Jan 25 2013 3:38AM
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