Upwind 360

About this trick

The upwind 360 is harder than the downwind version because the rotation direction fights against the foil's natural tendency to carve downwind. You need more entry speed, a tighter arc, and a faster wing transition to complete it cleanly. Getting it consistent takes time, but it unlocks the upwind rotation family of tricks.

Key tips

1. 1

   Enter with significantly more speed than a downwind 360 — the upwind direction resists the rotation

2. 2

   Commit the rotation with your head and shoulders first — hesitating mid-spin causes most crashes

3. 3

   The wing transition is faster here — be ready to re-power sharply as you exit the spin

4. 4

   Use the edge to drive the arc upwind; don't rely on the wing to pull you around

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Video by

Damien LeRoy

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