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What Happens When you Don't Commit

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mitchey
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https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/984632/half-backflip-MOV
Was my first ever attempt ever tho so just happy to have gotten upside down deadass. Definitely broke a mental barrier at the least
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Bk592
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N1, that was a dope first try
5 years ago
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TroyBallsack
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Lol i did the same thing but was lucky enough to do it at a water ramp and not destroy my neck
5 years ago
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sqeellicbic
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Did it hurt?
5 years ago
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SuspiciousFish
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Nice job for sacking up and throwing a backie on snow! From a technical perspective here are some things I noticed:

1. Your eyes, when you throw a backflip you need to lead with your eyes. Keep looking 'up' as you rotate to spot the landing.
2. Pop- you didnt get a good pop off the lip to get your legs over your head.

Next time make sure to square up and keep your eyes level, get a good pop off the lip, use your eyes to guide your rotation, throw your legs over your head to keep the rotation momentum, then use your eyes to spot the landing.


Have you thrown backflips on a diving board or tramp? That will help a lot with your mechanics.
5 years ago
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galardogod
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I thought your wrist was gonna banana
5 years ago
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FruitBootPro
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First day this season I literally could not commit to trying a rail I know I could do. Or even trying to learn switch lip on a basic box. Really sucks. Idk how to get my balls back lol.
5 years ago
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christianwearsch
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lmao this happened to me as well op. I should’ve broken my neck but somehow walked away fine
5 years ago
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Sht_eatn_dog
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Don’t land like this and remember when you start getting around to your feet, lean forward or you gonna land back seat boo...
5 years ago
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SavageBiff
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Nice op you’ve got it next time, takes guts and the skis look good 👍🏻
5 years ago
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HypeBeast
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Jesus the balls to try that first on hard snow. Someone correct me but op was going quite slow; that has to matter right?
5 years ago
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oldspicewalrus
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I really want to try a backflip on skis when I can get out there I can backflip on a tramp and am curious if I should just send, I'm just nervous of fucking my back or neck up so ballsy you sent this.
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hdubs
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oldspicewalrusI really want to try a backflip on skis when I can get out there I can backflip on a tramp and am curious if I should just send, I'm just nervous of fucking my back or neck up so ballsy you sent this.


You should probably do it into powder first or at least softer snow. A foam pit would be even better if you have access to it. I’ve never backflipped before so why should take this with a grain of salt and be safe.
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BenFrost
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Rotten_TrumpkinsJesus the balls to try that first on hard snow. Someone correct me but op was going quite slow; that has to matter right?


It could help to go a bit faster but I think for a first try OP would be better off trying it on a jump with more lip. It really helps to set the rotation with a nice lip instead of having it all come from pop and having to set the flip yourself.
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OCoffey
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Yo does the extra weight of skis and boots make much difference? I can do them off bridges and whatever but the extra weight of the gear seems like it would slow down the rotation a lot
5 years ago
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Roumarin
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OCoffeyYo does the extra weight of skis and boots make much difference? I can do them off bridges and whatever but the extra weight of the gear seems like it would slow down the rotation a lot


When you jump of a bridge or cliff you're static.
But when you hit a jump on skis, you have your speed and the angle of the jump to help with the rotation, so I would say it balances out for the extra weight.

If you can backflip of cliffs, you can backflip on skis. Its the same motion but you need to commit!
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ScootSkiLyfe
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Honestly a pretty good first try.
5 years ago
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Trifes
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I'll follow up with an actual backflip tutorial real soon.

There is actually more to it then the eye can see - not really explainable in 2 short notes.

legit props for committing it bro !! you'll get it done no cap

**This post was edited on Dec 15th 2020 at 8:06:53am
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mitchey
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sqeellicbicDid it hurt?


galardogodI thought your wrist was gonna banana


Sprained my left thumb and got some other various bruises, but honestly got really lucky and made it out relatively unscathed
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mitchey
Posts: 186 - Karma: 2,645
SuspiciousFishNice job for sacking up and throwing a backie on snow! From a technical perspective here are some things I noticed:

1. Your eyes, when you throw a backflip you need to lead with your eyes. Keep looking 'up' as you rotate to spot the landing.
2. Pop- you didnt get a good pop off the lip to get your legs over your head.

Next time make sure to square up and keep your eyes level, get a good pop off the lip, use your eyes to guide your rotation, throw your legs over your head to keep the rotation momentum, then use your eyes to spot the landing.


Have you thrown backflips on a diving board or tramp? That will help a lot with your mechanics.


BenFrostIt could help to go a bit faster but I think for a first try OP would be better off trying it on a jump with more lip. It really helps to set the rotation with a nice lip instead of having it all come from pop and having to set the flip yourself.


CoachTrifesI'll follow up with an actual backflip tutorial real soon.

There is actually more to it then the eye can see - not really explainable in 2 short notes.

legit props for committing it bro !! you'll get it done no cap

**This post was edited on Dec 15th 2020 at 8:06:53am


Appreciate the advice y'all, hopefully there'll be a video up sometime later this season putting it to my feet!
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neleson
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Damn that spot to try ur first backie sketchy af respect
5 years ago
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mitchey
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nelesonDamn that spot to try ur first backie sketchy af respect


Problem was I saw another dude do one there first and was like fuck it, this the spot!
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ReturnToMonkey
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mitcheyProblem was I saw another dude do one there first and was like fuck it, this the spot!

Been there haha. Overall it definitely helps to see someone do the trick you're trying to do on the same feature
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ReturnToMonkey
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FruitBootProFirst day this season I literally could not commit to trying a rail I know I could do. Or even trying to learn switch lip on a basic box. Really sucks. Idk how to get my balls back lol.


Break up with her man...
5 years ago
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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Make sure you look to the LEFT of your landing in a sharp jerking motion when you're bringing it around
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