Tried some frontflips, need help! - Snowboarding Forum

init · 02-15-2011, 06:05 PM

Ok, so I finally manned up and tried some frontflips. 6pack of beer = balls

Would be nice if someone could check my video and provide some tips on how I can stomp it.

YouTube - First frontflip attempts

init · 02-16-2011, 12:47 PM

bump. Going on a week long trip this Friday, and would be nice with some pointers

tj_ras · 02-16-2011, 03:06 PM

Leave the six pack at home and grow regular balls?

But really it looks like when ur throwing your shoulder into the flip your also rotating your body slightly.

SkylineGTR · 02-16-2011, 03:29 PM

Nice, 3rd one was close. Keep your shoulders in line with your board and you should nail it.

init · 02-16-2011, 03:30 PM

Now that I've tried it a couple of times it doesn't feel that scary anymore

Thanks, I see what you mean. I'll try throwing my arm straight down to my leg instead of in the front of my body next time.

init · 02-16-2011, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkylineGTR

Nice, 3rd one was close. Keep your shoulders in line with your board and you should nail it.

I'll try this as well. I also noticed that it kinda looks like im leaning a bit over my toe edge before hitting the jump. Dunno if this would affect anything

Rodini14 · 02-19-2011, 03:19 PM

I would try grabbing your legs behind your knees, that'll keep you in a nice tucked position throughout the flip and maybe help with not rotating.

slyder · 02-19-2011, 11:53 PM

I would never even consider trying this myself, as I don't have the skill set. So no experience here on ever trying them.

But, your legs look locked and stiff, maybe soften up and absorb the landing???
I agree about the leaning over the toe edge.

Don't know if this is accurate or will even help but it's what I noticed.

john doe · 02-20-2011, 01:52 AM

Don't bend toe side at the waist and remember to look for the landing.

Enigmatic · 02-20-2011, 02:20 AM

you got it, you're getting plenty of air...props man, keep your eyes open and stomp it

02-15-2011, 06:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
init Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kristiansand, Norway Posts: 82	Tried some frontflips, need help! Ok, so I finally manned up and tried some frontflips. 6pack of beer = balls Would be nice if someone could check my video and provide some tips on how I can stomp it. YouTube - First frontflip attempts

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tj_ras -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 502	Leave the six pack at home and grow regular balls? But really it looks like when ur throwing your shoulder into the flip your also rotating your body slightly. __________________ Life is a giant high five, huck it every chance you get. twitter-tastic

02-19-2011, 11:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
slyder Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Milwaukee Suburbs Posts: 1,920	I would never even consider trying this myself, as I don't have the skill set. So no experience here on ever trying them. But, your legs look locked and stiff, maybe soften up and absorb the landing??? I agree about the leaning over the toe edge. Don't know if this is accurate or will even help but it's what I noticed. __________________ Thanks -Slyder

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john doe Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,245	Don't bend toe side at the waist and remember to look for the landing. __________________ 2011 Smokin Buck Ferton 155 2013 Flow NX2-SE 2013 Flow Hylite boa Burton Stagger pants/jacket Smith I/O

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02-16-2011, 12:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
init Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kristiansand, Norway Posts: 82	bump. Going on a week long trip this Friday, and would be nice with some pointers

02-16-2011, 03:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
SkylineGTR Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 44	Nice, 3rd one was close. Keep your shoulders in line with your board and you should nail it.

02-16-2011, 03:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
init Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kristiansand, Norway Posts: 82	Now that I've tried it a couple of times it doesn't feel that scary anymore Thanks, I see what you mean. I'll try throwing my arm straight down to my leg instead of in the front of my body next time.

02-19-2011, 03:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rodini14 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 4	I would try grabbing your legs behind your knees, that'll keep you in a nice tucked position throughout the flip and maybe help with not rotating.

02-20-2011, 02:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
Enigmatic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: So Cal - Bear Mountain Posts: 484	you got it, you're getting plenty of air...props man, keep your eyes open and stomp it