Practicing tantrum on a trampoline

brichter14 · Addict Joined: 27 Apr 2008 Posts: 705

I have a 12' tramp and im 6'4" so doing backflips can sometimes be a problem...

When doing tantrum attempts should i jump from the left side of the tramp and try to land on the right side, simulating crossing the wake? or should i jump straight up and flip and come straight back down?

Wakebrad · Ladies Man Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas

brichter14, jumping back is not going to make much difference. Just getting comfortable with the backflip is key. Try rotating right off the tramp, then try jumping up and spinning it. The more comfortable you are with the rotation the easier it will come on the water - spotting your landing and all.

dirtydave · Newbie Joined: 15 Mar 2009 Posts: 30

hey mate,
just look directly above and back when u pop! if u throw your head back enough u will get heaps of rotation and then just enjoy the ride...dont forget to spot your landing!

brichter14 · Addict Joined: 27 Apr 2008 Posts: 705

i can land backflips no problem, but im not doing them straight up and down, and sometimes i go too far to the side and hit the outside edge of the tramp, guess i just gotta practice

Riddick · Outlaw Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Posts: 212 City: Knoxville

brichter14, you need to try doing them in the middle of the trampoline...jump straight up then flip and land in the same spot you took off from.

chance09 · Newbie Joined: 14 Apr 2009 Posts: 21 City: innisfail

when i practice wil a handle on the tramp and im doing flips or anything, especially if it has a padle pass, i just from the middle right off the tramp, started by putting a matress there but eventually your knees can take it and its a lot of help.