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While looking at videos from aerials over the time, I noticed that different jumpers tend to twist in a different direction than other jumpers. I have seen people (including DW) twisting counterclockwise and other people (for example JF) twisting in the exact oposite direction.

Is there a reason why some people twist counterclockwise and other clockwise? To me, twisting counterclockwise seems 'easier' for deployment. Or are there other factors in play that make up the direction you choose to twist in?

Twisting post...
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Thijs

 

Its generally in the direction of the aerialists dominant foot. For example, I'm right foot dominant so when I go to do a cartwheel, I put the right foot in front and hence, turn right. Same applies for executing a backward twisting flip (aka: full).

deep thought:

a counter-clockwise twist filmed from below is a clockwise twist if filmed from above, isn't that interesting! Further - when you start a flipping twisty, assume you start by twisting to the left facing out (counter-clockwise right)... once your head is below your feet you are spining clockwise as seen from where you exited!

also:

I wonder if the hemisphere you call home makes a difference, IE, more Aussies twisting counter-clockwise (as seen from above)...

 

what about the Corliss effect?

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sorry could not help myself

I will get my coat

funny stuff mate