How To Back Surface Switch Up On Skis

02:55 min • 31/08/2019

From skipowd.tv :

Back surface switch ups add technical variety for freestyle skiers looking to expand their rail game with precision. By rotating the body while maintaining contact with the feature, athletes blend balance and rotation into one fluid motion. Such maneuvers open up diverse line combinations across park setups and street features. Executing the rotation smoothly on various rails requires precise weight distribution and edge control.

From Youtube :

https://skiaddiction.com/ If one simple move shows pure style and control, it's gotta be this one, the Back Surface Switch up! Dialling this skill in is the ultimate way to add to your bag of tricks and bring endless rail combinations together. FULL BLOG: Read the full blog here: https://bit.ly/2LesWDq LIKE OUR GEAR? Go to https://skiaddiction.com/ to get it for yourself! FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkiAddiction/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ski_addiction/ ENJOY THE VIDEO? Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE below!
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Athletes

Magnus Graner

Profile and significance Magnus Granér is a Swedish freeski original and co-founder of The Bunch whose impact on modern street and park skiing is both technical and cultural. He first broke through by winning Level 1’s SuperUnknown X in 2013, a launchpad that led to a steady run of era-defining film parts and, in 2017, gold at X Games Real Ski—the all-urban video contest where creative line design and clean execution matter as much as sheer spin count. Those two landmarks bracket a career centered on rider-made films, meticulous rail craft, and a knack for making difficult skiing read clearly at full speed.... Read more on the Athlete page

Locations

Snowpark Zermatt

Overview and significance Snowpark Zermatt is one of Europe’s highest and most reliable freestyle venues, set on the Theodul Glacier above the car-free village of Zermatt with the Matterhorn as a permanent backdrop. The resort operates a dedicated winter park on the lower Theodul Glacier by the Furggsattel lift at around 3,250 m, typically from October into mid-May, and runs a summer park high on Plateau Rosa when glacier conditions permit—giving riders access to jumps and rails for well over 300 days most years. Official channels position the park as a flagship offering of the Matterhorn Ski Paradise and a staple for freestylers who want near year-round laps at altitude; regional tourism also highlights its long operating window and visibility among the Alps’ top parks (Zermatt Tourism).... Read more on the Location page

Sponsors

Brand overview and significance Ski Addiction is a rider-owned training brand based in Whistler, British Columbia. Launched in 2012 with a simple goal—help skiers progress faster and safer—the company blends step-by-step tutorial series with purpose-built off-snow gear. In late 2017, Ski Addiction introduced trampoline-specific “Tramp Skis” and training bindings, a combo that turned backyard setups, gyms and tramp parks into year-round freeski labs.... Read more on the Sponsor page

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