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Originally Posted by mtmgiants
Just started to seriously hit the park this season (3rd time out). It was a slushy day so i figured the landings would be nice and soft and after about 5 tries landed my first 3. this is about mid day. I was just seeing if anyone had any advice or tips to help me make it more stylish. i know i have to throw in a grab but hopefully i will get that down this friday. I come in at :15
First 360 - YouTube
also, what would be your recommended next trick. I saw a bunch of people who couldn't do 360's but were doing barrel roll back flips of the same jump. i found it weird that they would be able to do those before doing some rotating tricks. basically where should i go from here. Thanks!
Sorry for the girl who goes ooooooohhhhhh, she was standing next to my friend videotaping |
Barrel rolls are actually technically much easier to do than flat spins (less edge control required), all you do is pull your knees hard to your chest - it's just the penalty for failing is much worse.
You are doing it really well - heelside setup carve, riding up on your toeside edge, not pre-rotating... you "counter-rotating" your arms a little to get the last bit of rotation which is why you over-rotated on the landing as your arms swung back. When I meant counter-rotating... watch the video slow and at around 270 degree you swing your left arm "back" behind you in the opposite direction of your rotation.
Next, I would suggest frontside 360.