double loop tips?

[peanutskates]

I've started working on the double loop. I get 1.5 rotations, and I land with my feet crossed, kind of on both feet (still crossed) so it feels a bit tangled up.
Off ice, I get the full two rotations and a good landing (no hop out of it).

Does anyone have any good tips/things to think about to help me land the loop? Thanks :)

[sk8ryellow]

Which way are you doing it from? A three turn or back edge.

[rsk8d]

You may not be getting enough knee bend to achieve the proper height, and you also may not be taking a deep enough edge. If the takeoff is too straight, it is hard to get the rotational momentum for two rotations.

[peanutskates]

I do them from a back edge. Is it correct to be going on a straight line and then jumping around and up?

[sk8ryellow]

I would say that you swich the jump to the three turn way and point ur toe in the air. The key is standing tall and pointing ur toe.

[peanutskates]

point the toe of the landing foot?

[sk8ryellow]

Ya but point both toes when your in the air, thats how I got mine, and squeeze your butt.

[AxelBaby]

I would also recommend that when you are on the back edge to make sure you wait a bit longer than you think you need to before you bend your knee and jump. Don't rush the edge.

Also make sure your front arm (left if you are a CCW skater) doesn't start pre rotating. Make sure you leave it in front and feel a bit of tension in it before you bend and jump. Then pull in.

And yes - as everyone else has said make sure you point your toe!

[2loop2loop]

Work single loop double loop combination! Worked a treat for me (a long time ago...)