Frontflip into Backloop Spin

Combo trick by Benjamin Castenskiold

This combo is a rare sight: a frontflip into a backloop spin (frontflip into a palau), performed on Fuerteventura by Benjamin Castenskiold, who would later become the world champion in the surf-freestyle discipline.

A slow-motion shot - mirrored to show the jump in both directions.

April 6, 2026 © WING DAILY | text: Jürgen Schall | photos/graphics: fuerteventura-worldcup.org | translation: DE

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