How to Do a Snowboarding Backflip

Snowboarding is an extreme sport that has gained a lot of popularity in recent years, thanks in large part to ESPN's coverage of the X Games and snowboarding's inclusion as an Olympic event. Much like skateboarding, snowboarding is a type of sport where the rider attempts to perform aerial tricks off different types of ramps and rails. As the sport evolves, snowboarders continue to develop harder and more creative tricks. As such, the back flip has become an increasingly common trick for snowboarders to perform.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Snowboard
• Large snowboarding ramp

1. Drop in or slowly proceed down a large snowboarding ramp. For this trick, the larger the ramp, the better because you need enough speed to get high enough off the launch ramp to successfully perform a back flip.

2. Approach the launch ramp at a slight angle so that when you begin to back flip, your head is already clear of the ramp instead of it possibly falling back directly toward the launch ramp.

3. Launch yourself off the ramp and begin to throw your shoulders back as you push your momentum around back toward the ramp. This will make your rotate feet overhead backward.

4. Make one full rotation so that you are back facing the same way that you started, and begin lining up a clear spot for your board so that you land safely back down.

5. Land perfectly back the ground and ride away cleanly. The middle of the back your board should be the first thing that touches the ground, with your momentum of the flip propelling you forward through the landing.

Tips & Warnings

• Snowboarding can be dangerous, so use extreme caution when attempting any trick. Always wear the appropriate safety equipment.

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