Clew First Backflip

Alternative name: Backflip - clew first
Category: Jumps
Level of difficulty: Level 4 (from 4)

Special characteristics:

• this trick is a jump

Description

With the clew first backflip, you turn the wing, ride towards the wave with the trailing edge ahead and jump the backflip. This works best on a slightly downwind course.

Watch these examples:

Videos

• Axel Gerard shows the backflip with a twisted wing
• Backward roll sideways next to the wing