Ole spins

NorthwestRider · Posted: Sep 05, 2005 5:35 pm Post subject: Ole spins

ok. so, I just got my TS OA 5s down and I am thinking about try some ole spins. The main thing I am wondering about is, am I going to have to pull that handle in a lot. Because on OA 5s you have to give the handle a pretty nice tug to make the pass. Or can i just kind of throw the handle over my head pretty easy? I am thinking of trying them TS first. Then depending on how that feels, moving on to HS after that. Any tips?

Thomas P. · Addict Joined: 16 Feb 2003 Posts: 717

i find the t.s ole 5 is easiest if you combine the upward pop and travel of an OA 5, then sort of scoop the handle around and over your head (your body will most likely get a little off axis) and the landing is similar to a scarecrow.

Brandon Lee · Addict Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 532 City: Atlanta

you need to wait a little longer than an off 5, or at least make yourself think that , so you wont go very inverted and then pull harder than the off 5 and think about keeping your arm bent at like 90 degrees, like you are flexing your bicep for someone. thats how i think about it anyway.

NorthwestRider · Posted: Sep 07, 2005 8:57 am Post subject:

Sweet thanks guys, I am going to go try them today.

NorthwestRider · Posted: Sep 07, 2005 4:08 pm Post subject:

So, I did a couple today. How much does it feel like a crow coming down? Because I did 1 that felt pretty good, then the rest started feeling more and more like weird crows.. I guess I would have to video it to really tell cause I am not sure what its supposed to feel like.

AbsoluteRida · Outlaw Joined: 24 May 2004 Posts: 156 City: Atl

ok well not knowing alot about these spins how much harder are they than a normal off axis spins? Also should i be able to do ts 3s on axis before i worry about off axis spins or does it matter??? Handle passes kill me