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540 help with video

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bbtdeathcross
Posts: 59 - Karma: 26

So Ive been falling alot on my 540s lately. I took a video to see what I was doing wrong. Any tips?   Thanks alot

Jan 21 2009 11:34AM
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PaleCelery
Posts: 7228 - Karma: 608
A bigger jump would give you more time to complete the rotation.
Jan 21 2009 11:37AM
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WeK
Posts: 1894 - Karma: 11
make sure to set your rotation well with your feet not only your upper body. you seemed to have gotten the rotation so just the landing which is just a matter of nailing it down. also when i do 5's ill spin the 3, but keep my head looking at the landng while bringing the last 180 around. try that since you can spot your landing for nearly a full rotation this way and have ample time to adjust to the landing
Jan 21 2009 11:38AM
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pmw
Posts: 5760 - Karma: 829
either you have a hard time spinning fast, or comitting (not hating). ^definitley spin with your lower body, and have confidence if yourelf, thats what it really comes down to. you have the rotation really, just at 3 try to look for your landing, and get set for it.
Jan 21 2009 11:47AM
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davyjones
Posts: 617 - Karma: 12
watch the video and take a close look at your head. after you get 360 spinning to you left you see your head look to the right and thats what completely messes up your rotation gotta keep looking to the way your spinning and don't spot your landing to early
Jan 21 2009 12:08PM
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Tinga
Posts: 11349 - Karma: 2,333
make sure to pop as well. it will set you forward and more over the top of your body and should be easier to land most things.
Jan 21 2009 12:10PM
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PeterNorth
Posts: 1347 - Karma: 1,232
#1. your doing it off a little jump on the side of the run.
#2. your not making it all the way to 540, your making it to like 500.
Jan 21 2009 12:17PM
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C+Thompson
Posts: 434 - Karma: 97
truth ^
Jan 21 2009 1:57PM
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anthony_B
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The problem I notice when watching the video is after the 3 you start facing up the hill, thus not being able to complete your spin. What you should do is after the 3 continue looking over your shoulder, and when you land try to spread your legs a little farther apart than shoulder width. A.K.A. "shitting position". This is how I taught my sister to do 3', 7's... She can't commit to the 5. She will by the end of the season though. Anyways, that's beside the point.

I hope I could help.

-Tony
Jan 21 2009 2:10PM
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mwagner
Posts: 274 - Karma: 4
i think you are getting a little bit to worried and nervous when you approach the jump causing muscles to tense up.  also when you are at the top of the lip, try to commit more to a 540, it looks like you are committing to a 3 and then judging in air if you have time to go 5.  when you want to go 5, always tell yourself before take off that no matter what you are going to go 5
Jan 21 2009 2:14PM
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Alex_G
Posts: 11902 - Karma: 1,018
join the ASK TURPIN cult theres some really good stuff in there that you could use, coach chris turpin (pro) will help you out with all your trick tip needs too
Jan 21 2009 2:21PM
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Eastcoastskier09
Posts: 197 - Karma: 8
need to pop more and bring knees up
bigger jump and u would have had it
nice
Jan 21 2009 3:03PM
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ScuffDUFF
Posts: 2027 - Karma: 143
pop or find bigger jump or spin faster
Jan 21 2009 3:21PM
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FreeBallin
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bending your knees will be the biggest help to your game in every aspect
Jan 21 2009 3:22PM
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fsscott
Posts: 4684 - Karma: 114
lead with your head not with your feet meaning turn your shoulders and head before your feets
Jan 21 2009 3:35PM
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special_k10101
Posts: 1498 - Karma: 72
bending and taking a wider stance will help you coorinate your upper and lower body.  I recommend trying it on a park jump first if that's available.  just a little table top or something, you need to keep your head over your shoulder for the whole spin too.

 if you stay centered, low, and wide, and keep your head over your shoulder, you'll get it in no time.

Jan 21 2009 7:35PM
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garygohard
Posts: 1463 - Karma: 2,871
full tilts should do it
Jan 22 2009 4:49PM
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i.ski.troll.
Posts: 4692 - Karma: 245
okay, come on, kids asking for some legit help here.  cant you be a little more mature about this.
Jan 22 2009 4:57PM
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b-kul
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is that even a jump in the park, no hate but thats what parks are for.
Jan 22 2009 5:33PM
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