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The Burton Academy at Northstar Trick Tip #2: The Backside 180

The Burton Academy at Northstar is back with another awesome trick tip. The Backside 180 is a classic, stylish trick, and a true must-have for anyone looking to progress in park, pipe, or all-mountain freestyle. Practice the Backside 180 everyday, and you’ll quickly develop the ability to 180 over various terrain and obstacles around the mountain.

Check out this video to learn the basics of how to master the trick:

The Academy:

The Burton Snowboard Academy at Northstar is the only one of its kind. They strive to make snowboarding simple to learn and fun for all participants. By utilizing highly-trained coaches, specially-designed terrain, and unparalleled methodology, they have created the most fun, full-immersion learning environment possible.

The Burton Academy at Northstar breaks down all aspects of snowboarding into simple, easy-to-accomplish steps that enable each rider to achieve their goals. Burton hopes to help you learn how to shred and fall in love with the culture of snowboarding. The Academy believes that snowboarding will change your life, and is excited to share their trick tips with you.