Frontend Whip

Trick ID: 332
Whip position engaged just before the catch.

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Explanation

Swing out and back to the platform. As you swing back forwards again, bring your legs up in front of you to quickly get into a Whip position at the frontend before opening for the catch. This trick seems like it should be similar to a Pelican, but because you can't sweep your legs up into the Whip position (the bar is in the way) it is usually less graceful.

Unlike the normal Whip, a Frontend Whip is best performed with a Regular Grip, to make sure you have enough space between your arms to quickly pass your legs.

Trick Info

Regular Grip Regular Lines Find Possible Catches

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You can find out more about this trick in following books:
The Fundamentals of Flying Trapeze

Step by step diagram. Flying Trapeze Logbook

Trick listed in the logbook.

Related Items

The following tricks are variations of the Frontend Whip:
Frontend Whip to Legs
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