What are the aerial tricks in skiing?
Want to be the center of attention on the slopes? Mastering aerial tricks on your snowboard is the key to boosting both your fun and skills!
Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced rider, aerial techniques let you shine when soaring over the snow. Today,
let’s talk about those classic and awesome snowboard aerial moves that will make you feel confident and excited for every airborne moment!
1.Straight Air
No spins or flips — just a clean jump with good posture and control.
Add a grab to spice it up and boost style points.
（From burton.com- 6 Snowboard Tricks to Learn Right Now
https://www.burton.com/discover/s/article/snowboard-tricks-to-learn#straight-air）
1.1.1 Start by riding toward the jump. Take a few speed checks, if needed, to adjust your speed.
Pro tip: Watch other riders hit the jump to get an idea of how fast you should go.
1.1.2.Once you are about ten feet (three meters) away from the jump, point your board straight, keep your base flat, and bend your knees while keeping your torso upright.
1.1.3 As the nose of your snowboard starts to leave the lip of the jump, ollie and bring your knees up toward your chest to keep your center of gravity over your board. This will help keep you stable in the air.
1.1.4 Spot your landing and land with your base flat, keeping your knees bent to absorb the landing.
1.1.5 Ride away stoked!
2.Spin（180 / 360 / 540 / 720 / 900 / 1080）
Classified by rotation angles:
180 Half rotation
360 Full rotation
540 / 720 / 900 / 1080 Multiple spins
Spin directions:
Frontside (forward rotation)
Backside (backward rotation)
Master board control + body coordination, and spins will come naturally!
Signature flip tricks:
Backflip: Backward flip—dramatic and powerful
Frontflip: Forward flip—intense and dynamic
Higher difficulty—requires solid timing and aerial awareness.
When your spin axis is a little off—you get the stylish off-axis rotation:
Cork: A spin with a sideways flip
Double Cork: Two off-axis flips + multiple spins, often seen in competitions
A perfect combo of technique and style!
High-level style flips—each with its unique vibe:
Misty: Forward flip + spin combo, smooth and flowing
Rodeo: Off-axis backward flip, stylish and bold
Wildcat: Pure vertical backflip—visually striking
Behind every move lies repetition and strong aerial control.
Aerial tricks ≠ random jumps. Every trick requires technique and control.
From Straight Air to Double Cork, each move is a milestone on your snowboarding journey!
