Bender Tunnel Training
04.16Dynamic

Belly & Back Flares

Connect a carve to a diving belly or back line, use the momentum to descend, then flatten the body to regain lift and return to carving.

Prerequisite: Level 3 Dynamic Skills and Head-Down Carving In/Out-Facing.

Desired outcome: Connect a carve to a diving belly or back line, use the momentum to descend, then flatten the body to regain lift and return to carving.

Key points:

  • Build controlled momentum before leaving the carve.
  • Descend to the selected belly or back orientation and flatten deliberately.
  • Keep the chin up and look in the direction of travel.
  • Use the resulting lift to return smoothly to a carving position.

Manual source: Dynamic Progression Coach Manual, Lesson Plan #24.