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Starring Josh Dirksen

I know you’re out there because I’ve seen you: in the woods of Montana, through the fog in Washington, in the backcountry of Sweden; I’ve watched you at night in Oregon. You’re the kid hiking the jump one more time because you know you’re on the verge of making that trick you’ve been trying for hours. You’ve come close a couple of times, you know you’ll get it. You are driven–locked and loaded.

First you want to find a jump with a flat unrutted take-off that you feel comfortable hitting. Start out with a few straight airs to get warmed up and figure out the necessary speed. Always try to visualize the trick in your head first.

Starting from the same place as your warm-ups, tuck
toward the kicker as straight as possible.

When you reach the lip, try to keep your base as flat as
possible and spring straight off your tail–this will keep you going straight.

To initiate the frontside spin, turn your head and leading shoulder as you leave the jump.

Once you’ve left the lip and started your spin, raise up your knees. This will get you more stable in the air and make it easier for you to grab.

When you feel comfortable in the air, reach down and grab frontside.

To keep the spin going, continue looking in the direction you’re traveling. This will also help you spot the landing early.

Once you’ve spotted the landing, keep your knees bent and remain centered over your board.

Land and ride away.

Twenty-year-old Josh Dirksen is from Bend, Oregon. He rides at Mt. Bachelor and is probably cool enough to hang out with Embry Rucker. Josh is sponsored by Morrow, Westbeach, Volcom, and Spy.

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