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The 360, a Hydrofoil Tutorial

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The 360 A Hydrofoil Tutorial by Justin Dietrich It has a few names including Heli’s, spins, and 3’s. The trick we are working with is a Frontside Handle Pass 360. These are typically executed out in the flats on the side of the boat but the trick can be done at the wake as well. In this tutorial, we will be focusing on an approach to learn the “Air Frontside Handle Pass 360”. Most important points of this tutorial. Follow the steps in this tutorial to reduce the risk of injury Use the line tension to spin rather than twisting the head, shoulders, and body. Fundamental Steps to Learn. Jumping with line Delay during the drift Climbing the line Passing the handle close and low on your back First, let’s start with a little background about me and the 360. I landed my first one back in 2009. After I landed one, I was “fly swatted” a few times trying to land another one. I gave up on the trick. It’s been stated by many people that their worst crashes