How to Do a Lincoln Loop on Skis
Performing a Lincoln Loop on skis is a cool trick that will surely impress your snow enthusiast buddies. It looks like a side roll, or an aerial cartwheel and is a great way to challenge athletes already skilled in ramp jumping. This maneuver was created by Eddie Lincoln, a 1970's skiing icon, who proved that with a little bravery a lot of satisfaction could be achieved.
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Instructions
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Approach the ramp at a medium fast speed, being patient to wait for the lip of the jump. As you hit the lip, pop straight up to give lift to the trick.
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Move your head and shoulders in the direction you want to turn. Simultaneously, swing your arm towards the opposite ski in the direction you are turning, giving momentum to the side flip.
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Keep your skis facing forward and parallel during the rolling action. Use the opposite hand to guide the rotation and to serve as a pointer to keep the skis and skier facing downhill.
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Spot the area you intend to land, even though the first couple of times it is scary to keep your eyes open. Importantly, it is essential the skis are parallel and not crossed during the landing, preventing a face-plant in the snow.
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Stomp the landing to regain equilibrium. When doing flips of any kind, it is common to get dizzy or lose a sense of direction.
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Ride off and enjoy the applause of the crowd. You have just done the Lincoln Loop.
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Tips & Warnings
During this entire maneuver, it is most critical that the skis remain parallel and never cross. The trick is too quick to cross the skis in the air for style and then un-cross for the landing.
Gain some ramp experience prior to attempting the Lincoln Loop. Although it looks relatively simple, the ramp dynamics are what usually trip up a novice trickster.
