Trick
Switch Straight Air
GLOSSARY
A switch straight air is a jump without rotation, taken and landed riding switch. The source recommends being comfortable on the jump in the main stance first.
Context and distinction
It is a stance variant of the straight air, often the first switch jump trick.
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Switch Straight Air
An unrotated jump approached and landed switch.
Preparation and setting
Controlled switch turns and familiarity with the feature in main stance.
How to do it
- Establish a controlled switch approach.
- Keep shoulders aligned with the board and base flat.
- Flex both knees evenly, adding only a modest pop.
- Remain compact in the air without twisting to look forward.
- Align for switch contact, absorb and continue switch into the runout.
Learn it
Switch gliding and turning → familiar unrotated feature → repeatable switch airs.
Errors and corrections
Accidental rotation: check shoulder alignment at departure. Uneven extension: rehearse symmetrical small pops.
Cues
Switch in, switch out; quiet shoulders.
Successful attempt
Switch is maintained without an immediate corrective pivot.
Boundary
Familiarity in main stance does not automatically establish switch approach control.
SOURCE-BACKED DETAIL
Characteristics
- Record type
- jump fundamental
- Entry stance
- switch
01
teaching summary — coaching review required
S3: establish familiarity with the jump in main stance first, then use controlled approach speed, shoulders aligned with the board, a flat base, even knee flexion and modest pop; a compact airborne posture limits unintended turning. Documented mistake: misalignment can introduce an unwanted airborne turn.