Zac Cuthbert's First Flip

Date Posted:1 April 2024 

We had the opportunity to sit down with Zac Cuthbert and discuss his very first backflip the day following Secret Sessions Vol. 2.

What motivated you to attempt this trick?

‘‘As a kid I always thought backflips were cool and it was just something I wanted to do. I was up to thepoint where I had a solid bag of upright tricks, so it was time to step it up and take it to the next level.’’

How long had this idea been brewing in your mind?

‘‘I have dreamt of doing flips my whole life but been seriously thinking about doing them for probably a year now.’’

Did you practice any other flips to prepare yourself?

‘‘I’ve been flipping BMX for years and pretty much anything I can get my hands on, I try to flip. I think doing them on a BMX helped me with air awareness and commitment.’’

What were the main physical or mental hurdles you had to overcome?

‘‘Not really anything special, just keeping myself fit on and off the bike.To be honest I didn’t really have to overcome anything.’’

How did you feel in the morning leading up to the backflip?

‘‘I was ready to do it and super confident in myself and my ability.’’

  

Who supported you in achieving this feat?

‘‘All the boys from 5060, Jayden South, Kain Saul, Brad Burch and everyone that came to support me.’’

What were your emotions immediately after and as it sank in?

‘‘Best feeling in the world! When I turned around after landing the flip I had a little tear of joy in my eye. I think just because it was something I’ve dreamt about doing since I was a kid. It didn’t properly set in till the next morning when I woke up and watched the video again.’’

What’s next for you?

‘‘From here it’s just bigger and better things. Gotta get a few new parts for my bike like flip levers and stabiliser so I can start doing some flip tricks and progress even more.’’

    


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