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Old 08-19-2009, 11:53 PM
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Default Whitewater Front Flip
Just a series of shots showing how to do a front flip(somersault). This guy was good!

Start with nose facing upstream
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Whip your butt in the air. Whoa Nelly!!
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Hold your breath a little longer. Ugh!!
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Finally. Spit out excess water & breath again.
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Old 08-20-2009, 12:00 AM
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Great action shots. That second shot looks nasty, at least he came out of it ok.
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Old 08-20-2009, 12:15 AM
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No thanks i like my head above water but a great series of action shots..glad he came up ok.
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Old 08-20-2009, 12:18 AM
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Pretty cool series of action shots. Nice catch.
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Old 08-20-2009, 01:21 AM
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Amazing shots! It looks like he never skipped a beat either!

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Those are awesome shots, kinda made my anxiety go up though!
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Old 08-20-2009, 04:28 AM
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Thanks for all the replies everyone.
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Old 08-20-2009, 05:08 AM
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This is a terrific set of shots. Bet your friend remembers that ride for a while. Nice job.
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