Survey: Which rotation do you spin??? - Snowboarding Forum

xxfinnellxx · 08-29-2010, 06:18 AM

I'm noticing a weird trend with rotation, and i just thought that this would be the perfect place to investigate this.

So wich way do you spin?

Clockwise:
Regular backside
Goofy Frontside

counter Clockwise:
Regular Frontside
Goofy Backside

Im a goofy foot and i way prefer spinning backside and cab. (cab = switch frontside)
If you comment, please put down your highest spins in each stance...

Back: 720
Front: 540
cab: 720
SwBack: 360

Cr0_Reps_Smit · 08-29-2010, 11:00 AM

im goofy and when i first started spinning, frontside was the first thing i learned. then backside,switchback, and cab.

front-900
back-720
s.back-540
cab-540

Willy36 · 08-29-2010, 02:15 PM

Back-180
Front-180

I need to work on my spins this winter.

bubbachubba340 · 08-30-2010, 11:01 AM

Im regular.

Frontside-540
Backside-540
Sw back-360
Cab-360

My front 5's are better than my back 5s but my back 3's are better than my front 3's.

Cr0_Reps_Smit · 08-30-2010, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubbachubba340

Im regular.

Frontside-540
Backside-540
Sw back-360
Cab-360

My front 5's are better than my back 5s but my back 3's are better than my front 3's.

in front 5s and back 3s the last 180 of the spin your front is facing towards the landing so its easier to spot it.

wrathfuldeity · 08-31-2010, 04:35 AM

Which way do I spin....usually arse over head...but never planned.

Deceiver · 08-31-2010, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cr0_Reps_Smit

in front 5s and back 3s the last 180 of the spin your front is facing towards the landing so its easier to spot it.

Yup, front 3s and back 5s have blind landings. You face uphill, or behind you upon landing. Once you land you turn your torso around to face downhill. I find that turning prematurely makes me over-rotate and spin once more upon landing. If I catch an edge in doing so it's similar to what snow-wolf posted.

xxfinnellxx · 09-01-2010, 12:00 AM

Hmm, looks like my theory is prooved wrong.

Pooop, i though i was smart for a second.

anyways. Back5's are my fav trick by faaaaaar. I rotate my shoulders early then throw my board around and grab haaaaaard, at 270 i see my 360 landing and then i just keep my face looking behind me and stare at where I wana plant my toe edge.

Dano · 09-01-2010, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxfinnellxx

Back5's are my fav trick by faaaaaar. I rotate my shoulders early then throw my board around and grab haaaaaard, at 270 i see my 360 landing and then i just keep my face looking behind me and stare at where I wana plant my toe edge.

Hell. I wish I could spot landings, but everything seems to fly by like a blur.

Deceiver · 09-02-2010, 03:49 AM

It just gets easier the more you do them. Everything goes by really fast when you first learn, but eventually you just get a feel for it. In all honesty, spins are easier if you get more air. You don't have to setup as hard or even put much effort into rotating. Landing is nice and slow and gives you plenty of time to spot. Not to mention they look sweet too. A slow buttery 5 looks better in my opinion that a jerky 7. The only problem with air is if you bail... It'll probably hurt more. More potential for injury.

View Poll Results: Which rotation do you prefer?
Clockwise (reg backside / goof frontside)	14	50.00%
Counter Clock: (Reg Frontside / goof backside)	14	50.00%
Voters: 28. You may not vote on this poll

08-29-2010, 06:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
xxfinnellxx Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seattle Washington Posts: 270	Survey: Which rotation do you spin??? I'm noticing a weird trend with rotation, and i just thought that this would be the perfect place to investigate this. So wich way do you spin? Clockwise: Regular backside Goofy Frontside counter Clockwise: Regular Frontside Goofy Backside Im a goofy foot and i way prefer spinning backside and cab. (cab = switch frontside) If you comment, please put down your highest spins in each stance... Back: 720 Front: 540 cab: 720 SwBack: 360 __________________ Helgason Pride 2011 edit thingy. Peep it, there are backflips. http://vimeo.com/28588117

08-29-2010, 11:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cr0_Reps_Smit Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SMIThville, NJ (Summit County in winter) Posts: 1,514	im goofy and when i first started spinning, frontside was the first thing i learned. then backside,switchback, and cab. front-900 back-720 s.back-540 cab-540 __________________

08-31-2010, 04:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
wrathfuldeity Resident poet Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bham Posts: 2,733	Which way do I spin....usually arse over head...but never planned. __________________ Last edited by wrathfuldeity; 08-31-2010 at 05:09 AM.

09-01-2010, 12:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
xxfinnellxx Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seattle Washington Posts: 270	Hmm, looks like my theory is prooved wrong. Pooop, i though i was smart for a second. anyways. Back5's are my fav trick by faaaaaar. I rotate my shoulders early then throw my board around and grab haaaaaard, at 270 i see my 360 landing and then i just keep my face looking behind me and stare at where I wana plant my toe edge. __________________ Helgason Pride 2011 edit thingy. Peep it, there are backflips. http://vimeo.com/28588117

08-29-2010, 02:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Willy36 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 275	Back-180 Front-180 I need to work on my spins this winter.

08-30-2010, 11:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
bubbachubba340 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 580	Im regular. Frontside-540 Backside-540 Sw back-360 Cab-360 My front 5's are better than my back 5s but my back 3's are better than my front 3's.

09-02-2010, 03:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
Deceiver Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3	It just gets easier the more you do them. Everything goes by really fast when you first learn, but eventually you just get a feel for it. In all honesty, spins are easier if you get more air. You don't have to setup as hard or even put much effort into rotating. Landing is nice and slow and gives you plenty of time to spot. Not to mention they look sweet too. A slow buttery 5 looks better in my opinion that a jerky 7. The only problem with air is if you bail... It'll probably hurt more. More potential for injury.

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