Start front flip

Description

Start front flip is a start trick: done off the pontoon, at the moment the cable takes you away. The carrier sets the timing: the trick goes when the rope is tight, not before. From the dock, off a nollie, a forward flip: the tail goes over your head before you touch the water.

How it's done

1. 01

   Take the start position on the pontoon, handle in hand, knees soft.

2. 02

   Wait for the rope to tighten: the carrier arrives and the tension builds.

3. 03

   The moment you feel the pull, leave the pontoon and do the trick, handle close to your hip.

4. 04

   Spot where you land and keep your weight slightly back.

5. 05

   Land on bent knees and let the cable carry you on.

Common mistakes

• Going before the rope is tight: you land standing still and sink.
• Letting the handle drift away from your body during the rotation.
• Landing with your weight forward: the nose digs in.