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I can’t front flip

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Jems
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am I the only one who just can’t front flip

straight up I just shift left like a misty it’s terrible I used to be able to do them until I learned misty 5’s


Edit - This is all on a tramp

**This thread was edited on Apr 26th 2019 at 9:34:20am
Apr 26 2019 9:08AM 12 0
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PondyCrew
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I don’t think Alex Hackel can either
Apr 26 2019 9:12AM 19 0
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Mr.noodle
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having you tried throwing the flip straight over?
Apr 26 2019 9:31AM 10 0
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270on420out
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A lot of my friends can buck them off of anything and I can barely get mine around
Apr 26 2019 9:34AM 9 0
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B_K
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fuck front flips. I never feel like I can never stomp them. I always feel like im going to over rotate to the face
Apr 26 2019 9:55AM 13 0
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animecork108
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I have the exact same problem
Apr 26 2019 10:18AM 1 0
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SidehitsJesus
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I have the same issue but with backies. I always shift to misty because i think im gonna break my neck, its all mental
Apr 26 2019 10:38AM 5 1
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.JakeThaDug.
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ohhhh fuck you're stuck in that shit. That happened to me too for the longest time until I rly just started bringing my hands over my head & basically forcing myself to suck my dick
Apr 26 2019 11:27AM 7 0
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CalumSKI
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SidehitsJesusI have the same issue but with backies. I always shift to misty because i think im gonna break my neck, its all mental


how does one switch from a backie to a misty
Apr 26 2019 1:47PM 24 0
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pinkcamo1000
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Yes. Everybody on this website can front flip except for you, get it together bruh
Apr 26 2019 1:51PM 8 2
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SidehitsJesus
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CalumSKIhow does one switch from a backie to a misty


yea that doesnt make sense i guess rodeo either way its weak shit
Apr 26 2019 2:28PM 8 0
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theabortionator
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Just throw it straight. Try and just do a couple forward rolls on your trampoline. Get used to the feeling of going straight over. On a front flip if you even kind of attempt it you'll at least make it to your back. Grabbing both your shins at the same time will make you spin faster and can help keep you centered.

Spins are weird, if you turn your head, twist your body, etc, it can really alter your rotation.


Backflips can be a little tougher to get past the mental block because there's a little more commitment imo. I think doing a few backward rolls can still help here to get confidence. A little more tricky to roll straight but gives you a feel of what you have to do in the air. If you're really scared sometimes an old mat or mattress, blanket, couch cushion can help. Most effective way is to jump fairly straight up. Sometimes people push really far back, and the way the tramp works itll send you at even more of an angle. If you jump up and bring your knees to your chest while looking straight back over your head it should come right around to your feet.

Backs are easier to land, fronts are easier to try/for most people.
Apr 26 2019 2:52PM 2 0
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neleson
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I hate frontflips ive done a few but they just suck dont sweat it
Apr 26 2019 2:53PM 0 0
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Jems
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theabortionatorJust throw it straight. Try and just do a couple forward rolls on your trampoline. Get used to the feeling of going straight over. On a front flip if you even kind of attempt it you'll at least make it to your back. Grabbing both your shins at the same time will make you spin faster and can help keep you centered.

Spins are weird, if you turn your head, twist your body, etc, it can really alter your rotation.


Backflips can be a little tougher to get past the mental block because there's a little more commitment imo. I think doing a few backward rolls can still help here to get confidence. A little more tricky to roll straight but gives you a feel of what you have to do in the air. If you're really scared sometimes an old mat or mattress, blanket, couch cushion can help. Most effective way is to jump fairly straight up. Sometimes people push really far back, and the way the tramp works itll send you at even more of an angle. If you jump up and bring your knees to your chest while looking straight back over your head it should come right around to your feet.

Backs are easier to land, fronts are easier to try/for most people.

It’s funny cause I can do most tricks both ways (misty, rodeo, etc) but I can fucking front flip
Apr 26 2019 2:55PM 1 0
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CalumSKI
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SidehitsJesusyea that doesnt make sense i guess rodeo either way its weak shit


Lol
Apr 26 2019 3:03PM 3 0
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ChungusMcFlungus
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Word from the wise dont bother learning them if you dont land bolts say goodbye to your shins. Not worth it. Last season I did a front flip for the boys first day and couldnt ski for the rest of the day and even took next week off. Didnt even land that bad either
Apr 26 2019 3:39PM 1 0
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skiguy04
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Did my first front flip this year and it felt harder than misty flip.

Feel like you whip it hard and then open up early so your rotion is slowing before you can spot the landing and it makes you stick it smoother
Apr 28 2019 8:11PM 0 0
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DirtYStylE
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BLandzWord from the wise dont bother learning them if you dont land bolts say goodbye to your shins. Not worth it. Last season I did a front flip for the boys first day and couldnt ski for the rest of the day and even took next week off. Didnt even land that bad either


Someone skipped leg day
Apr 29 2019 3:20PM 0 0
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ChungusMcFlungus
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DirtYStylESomeone skipped leg day


Facts but fuck front flips still hahahaha
Apr 29 2019 4:43PM 1 0
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ogreene
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.JakeThaDug.just started bringing my hands over my head & basically forcing myself to suck my dick


this is gold right here for front flip advice
Apr 29 2019 5:25PM 2 0
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HypeBeast
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I mean I can't backflip (never tried) so..... At least you got that op
Apr 29 2019 10:51PM 3 0
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Young_patty
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all these kids talking about flipping and here I am barely able to cork :(
Apr 30 2019 1:18AM 2 0
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Thegenericskier
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keep looking forward
Jun 13 2019 1:25AM 4 1
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freestyler540
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theabortionatorBacks are easier to land, fronts are easier to try/for most people.

The big problem with frontflips, for me, is the fact there is a real possibility to smash your teeth on your knees.
Jun 15 2019 12:16AM 3 0
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DirtYStylE
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freestyler540The big problem with frontflips, for me, is the fact there is a real possibility to smash your teeth on your knees.


Just keep your feet shoulder width apart. Then if things go wrong, it’s the dick suck tuck.
Jun 15 2019 1:12AM 1 0
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ReturnToMonkey
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I was doing the Misty 90 thing then I switched which ski was in front on take off and it worked perfectly
Jun 15 2019 9:58AM 0 0
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