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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
6 years ago
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HaydenB
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I don’t think Alex Hackel can either
6 years ago
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Mr.noodle
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having you tried throwing the flip straight over?
6 years ago
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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
6 years ago
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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
6 years ago
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animecork108
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I have the exact same problem
6 years ago
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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
6 years ago
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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
6 years ago
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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
6 years ago
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hi_vis360
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Yes. Everybody on this website can front flip except for you, get it together bruh
6 years ago
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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
6 years ago
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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.
6 years ago
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neleson
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I hate frontflips ive done a few but they just suck dont sweat it
6 years ago
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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
6 years ago
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CalumSKI
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SidehitsJesusyea that doesnt make sense i guess rodeo either way its weak shit


Lol
6 years ago
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Ghost_BLandzV2
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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
6 years ago
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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
6 years ago
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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
6 years ago
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Ghost_BLandzV2
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DirtYStylESomeone skipped leg day


Facts but fuck front flips still hahahaha
6 years ago
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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
6 years ago
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HypeBeast
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I mean I can't backflip (never tried) so..... At least you got that op
6 years ago
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Young_patty
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all these kids talking about flipping and here I am barely able to cork :(
6 years ago
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Thegenericskier
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keep looking forward
6 years ago
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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.
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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.
6 years ago
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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
6 years ago
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