Ski FS 540 Kicker.

1. You need a solid FS360 off a kicker first.

   A 540 adds another half rotation on top of the 360, so you must generate a bit more spin off the takeoff than you would for an FS360. Approach a medium-to-large kicker (5m or more) at a steady, controlled medium speed that carries you all the way through the rotation.

2. On the approach keep the skis flat and pre-wind your upper body slightly opposite to the spin direction (for a frontside spin, wind away from the way you want to turn).

   Feel your chest and belly hang back just a touch. This wind-up is what feeds your spin when you unwind it at takeoff.

3. At the lip (the edge of the takeoff) extend both knees to rise straight up while you sharply unwind your upper body in the frontside direction.

   Throw your arms out first and send your eyes toward where you're going. Don't try to spin from your lower legs or hips only — lead with your shoulders and chest.

4. Once the skis leave the snow, pull both arms in across your chest and lift your knees to make your whole body small and compact.

   Your spin is set the instant you leave the lip and can't be added in the air, so the tighter you tuck, the faster you turn on that same spin.

5. Around the 360 mark, start hunting for your landing with your eyes.

   Carry the last half rotation in that tucked position and keep your rotation speed up.

6. At 540 set up for a switch (backward) landing.

   Spot your direction of travel first (your back foot now leads), then slowly open your tucked arms to brake the rotation.

7. Land on both feet at once in switch and bend both knees deeply to absorb the impact.

   At touchdown load evenly from the balls of your feet to your heels, and keep your upper body stacked over the skis so you don't fall forward or back.

You can pin your own clip to the tricks you've landed (My Video).