How to Make the Skydiving Back Flip Transition

There are some skydiving tricks that should only be attempted by the advanced or expert diver and the back flip transition is one of them. This trick should only be tried after an experienced skydiver has been taught how to do it by a trained professional. However, to give you an idea of how the trick works or to fine-tune your own, here are the steps to make it happen!

1.) Be certain that you are extremely comfortable with all four of the starter positions: belly, back, sitting down, and head down.

2.) Just as you would while executing a front flip, begin to move upward to ensure that you do not drift, which could be especially bad if you are diving with others.

3.) Begin the flip by looking behind you. Focus on what is at the back of your head, rather than just what’s over your shoulder. Control your movement with your hands and your arms and use them to guide you through the flip.

If you realize that you will not be able to make the flip, make sure to pull out using your back. This will allow you to regain control and attempt something else.