Kicker FS180 (S-Kicker)

Your first aerial rotation. Approach the small kicker like a straight air, but initiate a frontside rotation as you leave the lip. Rotate 180 degrees and land riding switch. Start with heelside approach, then progress to toeside, and eventually both in switch.

Key tips

• Get comfortable with straight airs first — this adds rotation on top
• Start the rotation at the lip, not before
• Spot your landing by looking over your shoulder
• The handle pass happens in the air — practice the motion on flat water first
• Land with knees bent riding switch