540 In the Pipe-

Before you try a 540 in the pipe, learn to do two things:
First, land 360’s off kickers.
Second, get above the lip in the halfpipe.

Approach the halfpipe wall as if you were doing a straight air. As you get close to the lip, get ready to pop but be patient. If you pop too soon, you will push off the wall and land in the flat bottom. As you reach the lip, coil your body in anticipation of the spin. Then, pop to give yourself the height to complete your spin.

Once you are clear of the lip, uncoil your body down the pipe to set your rotation. Keep your head turned and you will keep spinning. Don’t panic when you loose sight of your landing.

Continue your spin by keeping your head turned until you find your landing. Your rotation will naturally slow as your head follows to spot your landing. Look down into the transition not the lip.

Your body will go wherever you look, so remember to spot your landing. Reach for the landing with your skis and stick your 540.