Double Cork 1260 Essay

Shaun White made history in the 2012 Winter X Games by being the first person ever to

land a Front Side Double Cork 1260 in the half-pipe competition (Bane). In simpler terms, the

professional snowboarder completed two corked, or slightly tilted, flips while also making three

and a half rotations. Considering the trick’s great difficulty, White earned a perfect score of 100

for being the first to conquer the maneuver. In order for someone to land this trick, they must

first understand how it works. The key to mastering elite tricks like the Double McTwist 1260,

the Front Side Double Cork 1260, and the Triple Cork 1440 is to master the four basic steps of

each trick: the takeoff, completing the spins, finding the landing, and landing. The concept is
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main difference between the two tricks is the “corked” flip in the Double Cork 1260, while the

Double McTwist 1260 only consists of two regular front flips. When approaching the take-off, it

is important that the boarder finds the spot of take-off and approaches it while on the heels of the

board. Also, the same technique as used in the Double McTwist is used in the Double Cork to

create the momentum for the horizontal rotations. As the rider reaches the take-off spot, they

must pop off their heels and drop their front hand down while bringing their head to their

shoulder to create the corked flip (Trails). After completing the third rotation, the rider must find

the landing because their back will be turned when landing (Trails). The rider must then land

after completing a half of spin from the time they found their landing. This trick is especially

difficult because the rider lands in the opposite direction from when they took off. With all of the

different aspects of the trick, the Double Cork 1260 is considered by many to be the most

difficult trick ever landed in the