360
aka Three
A full rotation off a small or medium jump, spotting the landing late as it comes back around. The first big-boy spin that strings two 180s of feel together.
The Breakdown
Four phases from roll-up to roll-away. Scrub the analyzer above — each phase lights up as the board hits it.
- 01 Approach
Wind up off the lip
Approach the jump at steady speed with weight centered and skis flat. Pre-wind your shoulders against the spin as you reach the lip, coiling the upper body. Keep your eyes up and stay stacked over the skis through the takeoff.
- 02 Pop
Pop and unleash the spin
Pop off the tails right at the lip and unwind your shoulders and hips to release the full rotation. Lead with your head and core so the skis follow around evenly. Set a smooth, controlled rate rather than throwing it as hard as you can.
- 03 Air
Stay compact and patient
Pull your knees up and stay tight to keep the spin quick and balanced. Carry the rotation through the blind back half, trusting that the landing returns. Keep the skis level beneath you and resist over-spinning.
- 04 Landing
Spot late and stomp
Look for the landing late, as the snow comes back into view near the end of the rotation. Open up to slow your spin, set both skis down flat, and absorb with bent knees. Ride away forward, centered and clean.
When It Goes Wrong
The most common ways 360 bails — and the fix. Diagnose your slam, then get back on.
How much speed do I need for a 360 on skis?
Enough to clear the jump comfortably and float through a full rotation. Too little and you'll knuckle or rush the spin; too much and you overshoot. Send a few straight airs off the same jump first to learn the speed before adding the spin.
Why do I keep under-rotating my 360 and landing at 270?
You're stalling the spin or spotting the landing too early. Pre-wind harder off the lip, stay compact in the air to keep the rotation fast, and be patient finding the snow late. A tighter tuck spins quicker than a stretched-out body.
I open up too early and stop spinning halfway.
Seeing the ground partway around makes you bail the rotation instinctively. Keep your knees up and your core driving until the landing fully returns. Trust that one continuous 360 brings the snow back to you, then open up to land.
Should I learn 360s on a jump or on flatground?
Take them to a small jump once your 180s are locked. The extra airtime gives you room to complete the rotation that flatground rarely allows. Start small and mellow, then size up the jump as the spin gets dialed.
The 360 is the first spin that really takes you off the ground and around the full clock. It feels like two 180s stitched together — you ride away forward instead of switch — and it is the gateway to every bigger rotation in the park.
The whole trick lives in patience. Pre-wind, pop, stay compact, and spot the landing late as the snow comes back into view. Send it on a small, friendly jump until the rotation is automatic, then take it as big as you like.
Dial In Your Setup
Gear that makes this trick easier to learn. Tune the setup, not just the technique.
Twin-tip park skis
True center mount · medium flex
A centered twin-tip spins evenly and lands switch or forward without surprises. Symmetric tips and tails are what make full rotations feel balanced off a jump.
Shop skis & gearSmall to medium kicker
Mellow, predictable lip
A smaller jump with a smooth lip gives you airtime to complete the rotation without the consequences of a big booter. Learn the 360 here before scaling up.
Shop skis & gearPark boot flex
90–110 flex
A medium flex lets you load the lip, stay mobile in the air, and absorb a full-rotation landing. Stiff boots make the compact, surfy spin harder to control.
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