What is a switch straight jump in snowboarding?
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In a switch straight jump, you approach the kicker riding fakie. Look over your shoulder, keep the board stable, and jump straight over the kicker without rotation.
It sounds simple but is technically challenging. You need switch control, a smooth approach, and strong body tension. Look toward the landing in time to maintain orientation.
In the course, we start with small terrain bumps in switch, then progress to a flat kicker. You learn to control the pop, stay steady in the air, and land fakie smoothly.
The trick may seem simple, but mastering it provides a key foundation for many other tricks. A switch straight jump is often the starting point for switch 180° or switch grabs.