crankski
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Stoke Earnt: 15
How to Spin?
Posted Tue, 01/17/2012 - 14:03As some of you will know I'm no jibber but since I'm heading of the Tignes in a few days time I'm hyping myself up to do what I've totally failed to do on every previous trip... SPIN! Most I can do is 180 (laboured!) - every time I try for the 3 I either land backwards or catch my edges and fall on my side. Whats the technique????? I'd so love to be able to do a 5 or even a 7 but can't see any way its gonna happen! Tips (and encouragement) welcome...
Re: How to Spin?
Posted Tue, 01/17/2012 - 16:56Yo Crankski!
The key to any trick is to look where you want to go. Also the direction your shoulders are going in will generally be where the rest of your body and skis eventually follow. Above all you need to get a decent pop off the lip. My biggest and most common istake is trying to spin to early. Need to get the timing just right. Good luck!
Re: How to Spin?
Posted Tue, 01/17/2012 - 20:09Yep - pop and spin, lead with your head... try to get your head back round looking where you want to end up as quickly as you can. And start off by hitting just the right kicker in good snow conditions to get your confidence up. GO FOR IT BIG MAN!!