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posted: January 11 @ 4:34am

ok so this weeks theme will be an exampler of how to do the backflip on a snowboard.
i could not get a fresh sequence this weekend due to strong winds and bad visibility.. also my arm is still a bit weak and hasnt fully recovered.

this sequence is from a previous shoot we did.
i will talk through the steps on how/what you need to do to pull off this move - which really is not that difficult to learn.. just takes some balls.

to start with here is the whole sequence laid out so you can see what it looks like as a complete motion. it is also not a very high backflip just a small sized one.

Sir Walshington says:: interesting. too bad you don't ski...but i guess i can forgive you. ;)
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 4:36am - ∞

SoulGlo1976 says:: Step One: Summon Balls...
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 4:36am - ∞

Ula O cealleigh says:: @sirwalshington i think the technique goes pretty much the same for skis too. :)
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 4:42am - ∞

Daniel says:: I'm taking notes.
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 4:45am - ∞

Ozzy Nelson says:: uh, i don't have that kind of balls, thanks
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 4:56am - ∞

miguelito says:: i have sitonyourballitis
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 5:09am - ∞

robberfly says:: looks cool!
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 5:42am - ∞

yourfavorite says:: that's awesome man!
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 5:46am - ∞

michaeljstraub says:: I'm listening. I'm good at cartwheels, does that help?
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 6:06am - ∞

Ula O cealleigh says:: yes it helps :)
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 6:10am - ∞

HiImTerry says:: @SoulGlo1976 = MVC
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 6:13am - ∞

jnonfiction says:: Step one: give up. Go back to bed.
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 6:14am - ∞

Ula O cealleigh says:: never!!! :D
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 6:16am - ∞

Zach says:: ooo...teach me.
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 6:22am - ∞

mims attack says:: ha, the summoning of balls, classic
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 6:28am - ∞

Ula O cealleigh says:: dont think.. fEEl! ;) as bruce used to say..
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 6:32am - ∞

keifel says:: i like to look at snow and enjoy the comforts of the lodge, but i'm also big on learning stuff.
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 6:48am - ∞

Andrew says:: high or not, it's still a friggin backflip! You are the radness, Mr. O cealleigh
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 7:04am - ∞

mu says:: amazing! but sorry I'd prefer to keep my balls.
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 7:20am - ∞

Sageish says:: @SoulGlo1976 best comment ever.
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 7:28am - ∞

[j.kent.r] says:: I'm quite excited to learn how! I've always envied those who can do some sick aerial tricks whilst skiing or snowboarding.

Once while sitting on the slopes watched a skier hit a nice jump and landed backwards and then kept skiing backwards! Blew my mind.
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 7:41am - ∞

tedford says:: balls. check!

can't wait to see this in action.
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 7:43am - ∞

Ula O cealleigh says:: ok, so here is a CLAME for some actual video footage of me doing one last season if anyone wants to watch it in motion. - know Mattyc & a few others have already seen it.

i hope to nail a fresh upto date one before the end of whiskerino if my arm feels ok and the weather is good. i hope to build a bigger kicker too to get some extra height & distance.
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 7:50am - ∞

Johnny Rebellious says:: AMAZING!!
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 8:44am - ∞

Owen says:: Great idea!
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 8:47am - ∞

zbolin says:: That's it...I'm impressed.
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 8:51am - ∞

Yogi Beard says:: Can't wait to try it and land flat on my arse!
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 9:55am - ∞

ThatGuy says:: I could fall just trying to get the boards out of the car, but I'm looking forward to seeing this series.
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 10:17am - ∞

Vanbert says:: i can't wait, i'm just learning to do jumps.
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 3:09pm - ∞

irishsquire says:: how many balls do i need?
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 3:41pm - ∞

wondermade says:: I tried that on my bike when I was 7 and managed to break my arm. Stupid movie… clame!
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 7:34pm - ∞

Kevin! says:: Here's a question: How do I go off a jump without flailing wildly in the air and then smashing into the ground in an inopportune position? I'm very good at that.
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 7:46pm - ∞

Philly says:: Just in time, I'm off to Aspen in 2 weeks.
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 8:12pm - ∞

dizzywizard says:: wow.. great image.
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 8:20pm - ∞

Noelix says:: 1. Incredible image.
2. I believe I might have the balls to snowboard period, but jumps and flips? Nothankyousir. I'll leave that to the men of stronger stuff like yourself!
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 9:11pm - ∞

Fofe says:: You need to get to Tahoe here in California (and Nevada). You would love it!
Posted: Jan 11th, 2010 - 9:44pm - ∞

mattyc says:: I accidentally did a front flip today....It did not end well. More on that in tomorrow's photo.
Posted: Jan 12th, 2010 - 12:15am - ∞

Brian says:: So ... at the end we get to see you attempt this? I hope so!
Posted: Jan 12th, 2010 - 6:43am - ∞

Site closed!: Whiskerino. fin.

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