how do i do a backflip??

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how do i do a backflip??

Postby loner » Sat Jul 19, 2008 6:55 am

it was my first day surfing today. was able to stand up on a few waves and ride em out... so i think im ready to get some backflips going!
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Postby pkbum » Sat Jul 19, 2008 7:07 am

backflip? isn't that impossible?
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Postby drowningbitbybit » Sat Jul 19, 2008 8:30 am

Get an NSP.
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Postby libby » Sat Jul 19, 2008 8:33 am

Yep a 4'2 NSP will do the job nicely....
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Postby Broosta » Sat Jul 19, 2008 10:52 am

Yeah an NSP but try the board out on a trampoline first. Thats how Slater and friends all do it.
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Postby Jc » Sat Jul 19, 2008 6:30 pm

A few waves!!!!
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Postby isaluteyou » Sat Jul 19, 2008 6:34 pm

no no no everyone knows the only way to do backflips is with a 14ft foam board
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Postby RJD » Sun Jul 20, 2008 10:41 pm

I do it with one board on each foot...

Boards have to be fish tho.
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Postby Beachbum » Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:01 am

where do you get a long enough extension cord for my surfboard with a built in microwave?
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Postby rich r » Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:45 pm

I had a guy from the circus teach me how to do backflips. It's all in the ankles.
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