Alien Split

Trick ID: 329
Backend Split with a slightly different Split position.

#Split #Wrists Catch

Explanation

This trick proceeds exactly as the Backend Split (but can also be done in two positions). The Split position is slightly different, with the front leg not resting on the bar, but on your arm. You have to be pretty flexible.

Trick Info

Regular Grip Regular Lines

Video

Additional Video 1
Additional Video 1

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You can find out more about this trick in following books:
The Fundamentals of Flying Trapeze

Step by step diagram. Flying Trapeze Logbook

Trick listed in the logbook.

Related Items

This trick is a variation of the following trick:
Split
Other similar tricks are:
Backend Split
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#Split #Wrists Catch
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