Forward Loop Stalled - Victor Fernandez Lopez

That looks nice in control. However, the last 1-2 years I wondered why this kind of sideways forward loop is jugdes higher than the vertical one. I am really interested how all of you think about it. I think Victor can handle a discussion about this topic. He does forwards like the one above to get bit warm. So, my point of view is the following. The vertical forward is a lot more difficult to land, both for board and body. It gives a lot, really a lot more adrenalin, because of the real vertical rotation with your body really… Read more »

Greg

2 years ago

Reply to Eric

seems to me that vertical foward loop are not recommended because it’s dangerous especially if you go high. and if you want to do doubles you’ll need a lateral rotation first

ischuschnigg

2 years ago

Reply to Eric

A more horizontal forward is tecnically more difficult than a vertical one, ist looks better and also feels better in the air. If you do a forwardloop vertical and the mast does not touch the water in the middle of the rotation, the rotation energy adds to the falling energy. This leads to a lot of injuries like broken ankles, broken ligaments in knees or breaking bones like tibia or fibula. Anyone can do a high forwardloop vertical, only if you have control and you know how to use the leverage of the sail and the board well you can… Read more »