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King_Pin_Rich · 01-27-2012, 04:16 AM

Hi all,

So this season I would like to try and introduce some spinning into my jumps.

I figure the FS180 is a sensible trick to start with.

After reading some guides I'm still a bit confused as to what edge I should be spinning off from?

I ride regular and picture the trick as follows;

- Ride along with equal and steady stance.
- Begin to pre-load the upper body in the opposite direction to which I wish to spin, so for me riding regular that would be clockwise for a Frontside.
- Remembering to keep tension built up separate from the lower body and board.

Now here is where the confusion starts.

- Unwind the upper body whilst simultaneously jumping off my toe-edge?
- Lead with the head looking over the shoulder.
- Land switch.

Taking off the toe-edge seems odd as leaning onto toes is against the direction of spin?

Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

01-27-2012, 04:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
King_Pin_Rich Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Italy Posts: 34	FS 180 Spin, off what edge? Hi all, So this season I would like to try and introduce some spinning into my jumps. I figure the FS180 is a sensible trick to start with. After reading some guides I'm still a bit confused as to what edge I should be spinning off from? I ride regular and picture the trick as follows; - Ride along with equal and steady stance. - Begin to pre-load the upper body in the opposite direction to which I wish to spin, so for me riding regular that would be clockwise for a Frontside. - Remembering to keep tension built up separate from the lower body and board. Now here is where the confusion starts. - Unwind the upper body whilst simultaneously jumping off my toe-edge? - Lead with the head looking over the shoulder. - Land switch. Taking off the toe-edge seems odd as leaning onto toes is against the direction of spin? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.