How to 360 Air on a Snowboard

Here's a killer spinning maneuver with vast variations.


Step1
Get comfortable with ollies, jumps and 180 airs before you attempt a 360 air.


Step2
Find a jump transition with good pitch and a soft powder landing.


Step3
Approach the jump on your uphill rail with moderate speed.


Step4
Crouch down and wind up your body to spin when you hit the lip.


Step5
Jump up and unwind to get your body spinning as you leave the jump.


Step6
Keep your upper body low and lead with your head. Try to keep an eye out for your landing ahead of you as you rotate a full circle in the air.


Step7
Land both feet at the same time, bending your knees to absorb the impact.

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How to Backside Air on a Snowboard Halfpipe

Turning backside is turning your chest down the transition so that your back faces up the slope. Backside airs are awesome to watch and fun to do, and set the foundation for a whole array of aerial variations.

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Step1
Spend some time riding the halfpipe so that you're comfortable doing both frontside and backside curve turns high on the wall of the pipe.


Step2
Add a little extra to your hop at the top of your backside turn to release your weight from the board as you turn. Once you're doing this, you're basically already doing backside airs.


Step3
Approach the wall on your uphill rail, facing downhill.


Step4
Absorb the transition by bending your knees as you ride up it.


Step5
Use the bend in your knees to jump up as you reach the peak of your turn.


Step6
Turn your chest to face down the transition, and turn your board 180 degrees to face back down the transition as well.


Step7
Keep your eyes on the spot where you want to land.


Step8
Land on the transition with your knees bent to absorb the impact.

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How to Air to Fakie on a Snowboard

Turn 180 degrees in the air and land riding backward on your snowboard. This is a great first spin maneuver for an intermediate rider just getting a taste for aerial stunts.



Step1
Learn to ride fakie so that you're comfortable with it.


Step2
Approach a jump riding on your uphill rail with good speed.


Step3
Crouch down and wind up your torso just a little to help you spin. Keep your head facing forward at all times.


Step4
Hit the jump and leap up and unwind as you leave the lip.


Step5
Pull your legs up in the air and spin 180 degrees.


Step6
Land both feet at the same time, riding backward.


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