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How to 360 on a bigger jump

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neiche
Posts: 269 - Karma: 50
So I can 3, 5, 7, and switch 3 on this smallish jump thats like one of the only ones on my mountain. Maybe 15 feet? yeah not big.

And they just made a 40 footer, and i decided to do it, easy and smooth as hell, pulling some ILL spread eagles on it. haha.

I really want to try a 3 on it. I'm scared though cuz i kinda suck at 3's...i can do em on anything but they are backseat a lot. 5's are smoother for me, but I don't wanna try it right away on the 40 footer.

So do you have any advice on staying on axis and not destroying my shins by landing backseat?
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Dukeybrains
Posts: 1030 - Karma: 11
Pop hardd on your toes
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skiP.E.I.
Posts: 7973 - Karma: 23,282
well 3s on a larger jump are funner, because you can do them alot slower. to make sure you don't land backseat just make sure you have a strong pop, and lean forward the tiniest bit to get your skis on the same angle as the landing. I find a mute grab or critical can help get your weight forward. Don't be intimidated by the size of the jump, just make sure to pop and spot your landing like you usually would. ASK TURPIN and trick tip cults are really good for getting advice on tricks, so you may want to ask there.
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jimmer
Posts: 3586 - Karma: 80
don't pop too early, lead with the head and SPOT THE LANDING. this is super crucial. i spin left, and i  like to look under my left arm and spot through there, this keeps me on a pretty good axis.
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OhMyBosh
Posts: 5056 - Karma: 171
i find it easier to huck 3s on big jumps... i just pop and spin super slow... when i first tried them i was garbage at spotting my landing but i found it much easier to land solid because i didnt need to huck my spin or anything.
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KravtZ
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there sooo much easier on bigger jumps and you have so much time to ajust if you mess up or smoething. you have so much time and can grab solid and spot the ladning so much better plus you can ajust to messups much easier just sack up and do it i promise after the first try you will be hitting ur self in thenuts cuase u pusied out all season. do it before the season ends
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