The Butt Bounce - Trick in a Minute

Time for another Trick in a Minute! This week Gibbon Athlete Frankie Najera takes us through the Butt Bounce. Practice is key in learning this move but once you get it, the Butt Bounce is the starting point for a whole bunch of other tricks and combos that we'll be sure to cover in the next episodes. Peace!

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[CuSlackline]

I tried the butt bounce today and the only way i could get enough bounce to get high enough to get back on the line is if i used two feet to push off with. Is there any special trick to getting enough bounce for getting back on line?

[GibbonSlacklinesUSA]

@CuSlackline The trick is tighten your line. You should be able to a butt bounce near the center of the line without bottoming out. Another thing is using your arms for momentum similar to using your legs to help you swing on a swing.

[sakisai]

hey... is there any special shoe you use for slacklining? or you just use any shoe..?

[GibbonSlacklinesUSA]

@sakisai You don't need shoes to slackline. The main purpose behind wearing shoes while slacklining is to protect your feet. That being said you want to have some sort ot thin soled, flat bottomed shoe.

[jesuusx]

no me saleeeeeeeeeeeeee, mis pies por reflejo tocan el suelo antes y frenan el rebote y me quedo sentado en la linea u.u

[minch333]

hey frankie, i think i'm similar to you in the way that i butt bounce on one side of the line and chest bounce on the other side. I was wondering if this will eventually screw me from certain combinations? You're the only competative slackliner i've seen do it this way, so it would be great to hear from you!

many thanks

[thewoody65]

i can never seem to get enough bounce to do more than to bounces how do you pros keep bouncing on your butts and liking up tricks?

[Tantalis77]

@sakisai i prefer barefoot

[Tantalis77]

the girl at the end was checking him out

[CuSlackline]

@GibbonSlacklinesUSA

Thanks, ive been using just some 1" tubular webbing for tricks but im thinking about getting a classic or jibline for more bounce.



[HamCatFace]

Whats the music in these vids?

[sk3ltron]

@frankiethefish15 ok i just watched the vid again fair point i revoke my previous comment.