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360 Flip - Front Foot Catch [Super Slow-Motion]

ChrisMcNugget3 skaters recommend it · 3 mentions in 2012
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502K views · 16 years ago · Trick science · Intermediate

Super slow-motion clip of Chris Perez landing a 360 flip (tre flip), filmed by Jake Dusang. Shows the front foot catch and how the board spins under the feet in 27 seconds.

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Gets linked in threads from skaters stuck on 360 flips who want to see foot placement, the back foot scoop and how the board rotates.

“One thing that helped me a lot: scoop forward. You don't only scoop the board around, but you have to push the board forward so that it keeps up with your body. …”

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u/MasterSkater2012 · 3 points

Watch the back foot... do what they do. [VIDEO] Here are some pics of foot placement right before a 360 flip. [LINK]

u/walruswalruswalrus2012 · 1 points

One thing that helped me a lot: scoop forward. You don't only scoop the board around, but you have to push the board forward so that it keeps up with your body. Also, jump forward with the board, it will try and spin away from you. This is a really good example: [VIDEO]

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