This is going to be the first of many trick tips I post before and throughout the snowboarding season. A backside 360 is a pretty simple trick once you get the hang of it. Backside means you spin so that when you first start your spin your back is facing down the hill. So what you want to do is start off with a small kicker, get up to a moderate speed and pull off that sweet bs 360. But first!!! Try spotting the jump, make sure it's smooth and has no edges on the lip of the jump. Try doing a fs or bs 180 and make sure you are completely comfortable with the jump. Now for the fun part. Carry your speed up to the jump don't try to slow down too much. As you’re moving up to the jump start rotating your body in the opposite direction your going to spin but only slightly. Finally when you are coming off the jump start rotating in the direction you want to spin (backside), tuck your cheek to your shoulder and rotate your shoulders. Remember your upper body does the rotation, if you spin your upper body your lower body will follow it! Finally when you come around to a 270 spot your landing finish what's left of your rotation and stomp a clean 360, then the best part, go brag to all your friends. The biggest tip I can give you though, is go for it. Don't stop. Make a commitment and do it! You learn from practice so keep at it.
2 comments:
Excellent first blog! Keep it up!
I think your blog is very informative on how to perform this trick! It's just too bad I never learned or took courses on how to snowboard, though I've always wanted to. It seems like the trick is a lot easier just because of the way you phrased it by adding the words "just" and "easy". But it's a really informative blog Mike, keep it up for sure!
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