Moderators Youthman Posted August 12, 2015 Moderators Share Posted August 12, 2015 Had a great time this weekend with Wakejunkie. We found a new rope swing on Lake Guntersville. Will post a highlight video when I get the footage edited but here is a quick clip of my first attempt at doing a 1 1/2 backflip on a rope swing. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paducah Home Theater Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 In Cherokee NC some Indian boys used to do that into the creek next to the Dairy Queen, was a blast to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Dang, that was pretty impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapsnb01 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Awesome...that's 1.5 flips more than I'd have got! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted August 12, 2015 Author Moderators Share Posted August 12, 2015 I tried to do a double backflip but could not get enough rotation due to speed & height. I tucked and held it through the entire flip and landed on my head. LOL It was still fun anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 better than team Philippines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted August 12, 2015 Author Moderators Share Posted August 12, 2015 Except they were going for 2 1/2 flips. They had me beat by a full rotation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Michel,,you had a 1/2 twist in that flip, go on with your bad self, lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted August 12, 2015 Author Moderators Share Posted August 12, 2015 I'm not seeing any 1/2 twist Derrick. Just one full rotation, then a 1/2 rotation. If I would have twisted, I would have ended up facing the opposite direction when I landed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Ok,1/4 twist going in the water on the second dive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted August 12, 2015 Author Moderators Share Posted August 12, 2015 So what's my score for that? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 8.75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted August 12, 2015 Author Moderators Share Posted August 12, 2015 I turn 40 in September....I'll take an 8.75 any day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 You deserved it….pretty impressive actually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted August 12, 2015 Moderators Share Posted August 12, 2015 (edited) Thought it was impressive also, I wouldn't try it..but I'm' closer to 60. Thought you were going to hit he boat at first, that's not cool. So apparently you lie to live a little dangerous, if you feel full daredevil and plenty lucky tell the wife she's looking a little fluffy, that's living on the edge. Edited August 12, 2015 by dtel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Thought it was impressive also, I wouldn't try it..but I'm' closer to 60. Thought you were going to hit he boat at first, that's not cool. So apparently you lie to live a little dangerous, if you feel full daredevil and plenty lucky tell the wife she's looking a little fluffy, that's living on the edge. That could be extremely dangerous. Youth may be brave, but he's no dummy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paducah Home Theater Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 better than team Philippines! And Greg Louganis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twelveblocks Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Excellent! Reminds me of Sokol gymnastics back in the 70's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Had a great time this weekend with Wakejunkie. We found a new rope swing on Lake Guntersville. Will post a highlight video when I get the footage edited but here is a quick clip of my first attempt at doing a 1 1/2 backflip on a rope swing. Michael, That is awesome. When I was a teenager and we had a rope swing on the river bank, I was only able to do a front 1 1/2. I could get high enough for two flips but I never was able to complete it without a back buster. Looks like you had a blast. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted August 14, 2015 Author Moderators Share Posted August 14, 2015 I don't think I would do so well trying front flips on a rope swing. Seems like it would be much harder to change your direction of travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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