Back Loop

A beautiful move surely to gain you incredible respect among your peers. The back loop was the first loop ever performed and is eye-catching because it looks like a bird in flight: smooth, floating, and graceful. But don't be duped, this maneuver is very difficult to land (although easy to initiate), and only a few of the immortals can land this move consistently. Unfortunately, I am not one of those immortals! The key to sticking this maneuver is getting a good launch off the wave at the right time and place, timing the speed and angle of the rotation while airborne, and positioning your body/board correctly during reentry.