How To Nollie Backside 360
How To Nollie Backside 360
Our last piste trick is a deceptively simple spin that you can master in an afternoon. Soft and slushy conditions will be best for learning this, but once you’ve got it dialed take it to firmer snow where can get more edge bite in the setup. Sparrow says he likes to chuck his when traversing across the hill, or “at the end of a mint euro-carve.
You might be thinking that it’s tough to do a nollie and 360 all in one go, but it’s really just one simple motion that will put you back on your feet like Catwoman. Set yourself up on a toeside turn; speed is not essential for this one, it’s all about timing.
The nollie doesn’t have to be huge, just big enough to give you time for the spin
Once you have found a spot that you feel comfortable trying this on, approach it as though you will be doing a normal backside spin. It might help to wait until you’re going slightly uphill.
At the point of pop, shift your head and shoulders back towards your tail while popping off your nose. The nollie doesn’t have to be huge, just big enough to give you time for the spin.
You won’t be able to see your landing for a second, but don’t worry. It’s actually a good idea to try and visualise your landing before take-off, so that you feel more comfortable in the air.
Lead with the upper body and the rest will follow. You will spot your landing once your head twists all the way around. If you get the nollie right, the rest really flows around. Trust your judgement on how much time you have to spin and land.
When you land, get back on your toe edge one more to help stay on your feet. Then ride away feeling wonderful good!
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