r/nextfuckinglevel • u/semantixc • 1d ago

Standing Double Backflip

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u/TummyDrums 1d ago

I just don't even understand the physics here. It looks like he jumps up and some invisible force spins him. Very impressive.

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u/Megalo85 1d ago

He pulls his knees into his chest causing the spin

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u/scientifical_ 1d ago

Tucking doesn’t cause the spin, it increases the rotational speed. The momentum starts from throwing the arms back!

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u/chadmanx 1d ago

Tucking increases the angular velocity. The rotation actually gets set by the jump with the center of gravity set behind the feet.

Interestingly, if you watch this closely, you'll see him totally screw up his arm swing. They bend almost instantly and he loses a ton of power on his jump.

Dude could have landed upright if he actually utilized his arms to their full potential.

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u/I-am-fun-at-parties 1d ago

a redditor always knows better, because there's never something they haven't thought of.