Trick Tip
Welcome to this installment of Trick Tip Tuesdays. Here, we'll revisit our vast archive of trick tips from the past, to get you in fighting shape for summer camp. Summer camp coach extraordinaire Josh Bibby drops his knowledge of old school and new school in this week's Trick Tip Tuesday.
As seen in the February 2009 Issue of Freeskier Magazine
Step 1:
You should be comfortable doing cork 720s before attempting this trick. That's about it. You're basically doing a cork 720 but screwing with it.
Step 2:
As you're approaching the jump, remember to have a good strong body position for take off. Bent knees, ready to take the transition of the jump, and all that good stuff.
Step 3:
Get a solid pop off the take-off. This ensures you get the loft and air time needed to shifty. You want to shifty as much as possible.
Step 4:
On the take-off, drop your shoulder and set your spin.
Step 5:
During the first 360, twist your skis to the left so that your skis are leading your spin. If you spin to the right, do the opposite.
Step 6:
When you spot the landing at 360, twist your feet the opposite way as hard as you can. This is the shifty. It will stall your spin and you'll look super dope in the air. It's very stylish. Also, the shifty will get you get a good look at the landing.
Step 7:
Once you have stalled for as long as you can, pull your legs back under you towards your chest and continue to spin. Remember to keep looking with your head.
Step 8:
Keep your hands in front of your hips for a solid landing that isn't backseat.
Step 9:
Ski away, don't afterbang away.
l: Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Canada :: p: Matt Harvey
