The double cork is one of the most advanced aerial maneuvers in snowboarding. Many novice riders are intimidated by the double cork because it requires you to perform an off-axis spin. Snowboarding phenom Shaun White took gold at the 2011 Winter X Games after executing numerous variations of the double cork during his half-pipe run, ESPN.com reported.
Spin Variations
Depending on the height of your aerial jump, you can spin the double cork in numerous variations. The double cork 1080 is a popular form of the trick, involving a 1,080-degree rotation. During the double cork 1080, your body will go off-axis twice. This means that the underside of your snowboard will actually sit perpendicular to the ground for a brief moment. After mastering the double cork 1080, riders often add an extra 180-degree rotation, making the trick a double cork 1260.
Frontside vs. Backside
While the frontside and backside double cork may appear similar to the untrained eye, these two trick variations have one significant difference. If you ride with your left foot in the lead position, you'll spin the frontside double cork in a counterclockwise rotation. During the backside double cork, you'll spin in the opposing direction. The backside double cork is often referred as a "blind" trick, because it requires you to look over your shoulder when spotting your landing.
Grab Variations
For extra style points, you can grab the edges of your snowboard when executing the double cork. When learning the double cork, it's often easier to grab the snowboard with your dominant hand. According to the "New York Times," the double cork stalefish involves grabbing the heel edge of the snowboard with your dominant hand. Grip the front end of the snowboard with your non-dominant hand to perform a double cork nose-grab. Grab the toe edge of the snowboard with your dominant hand to execute an indy.
Double Cork Obstacles
To have enough airtime to complete the full rotation of the double cork, you'll need to jump about 10 to 12 feet above the riding terrain. When learning a new double cork variation, advanced riders often opt for an inclined ramp known as a kicker. The kicker allows you to land on downward-sloping terrain, which helps to cushion the impact. You can also perform the double cork on the sloping walls of the half-pipe ramp. The half pipe or super pipe can stand up to 18 feet tall.
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