Movements
Evolving in the three dimensions


Turn :

There are different techniques for turning but the base is the same for each one : establish a lateral dissymmetry. One of the most simple methods is to slightly push downward the upper part of the arm. Then the air pressure will make the body turn, like a propeller would.

Track :

To be able to glide forward, the air pressure in front has to be reduced by placing the arms beside the body. The legs have to be stretched to increase the air pressure on the rear. Then one should unarch still looking at the horizon, in order to be able to glide on the bubble of air that he creates. Finally the shoulders have to be hollowed to take the shape of a tile which makes the track even more efficient.

Back loop :

In order to make a back loop, the knees have to be lifted up to the chest, taking away the air pressure from the rear. At the same time the arms have to be kept in front, the head remaining up. The gesture has to be dynamique to establish a complete loop in stead of a simple flip on the back. At three quarters of the loop the body has to be stretched out to block the rotation and get back into the neutral position.

Front loop :

Using to the same technique, the air pressure in front has to be removed. In one dynamical gesture, the head is placed in between the knees and the arms are stretched out to the side in order to turn around this imaginairy bar. At three quarters of the loop the body has to be stretched out to block the rotation and get back into the neutral position.

Barrel :

One shall not reduce the front or rear air pressure, but the lateral air pressure in order to roll on the air. To start with, the arms should be stretched in front, toes equally pointing in the other direction. The rotation is started by turning the shoulder inward, keeping the body streched and tence, like rolling on the ground. During the rotation, one keeps on looking at the horizon and takes back the neutral position once the barrel is completed.



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