I've come to the end of The Michael Jackson era. Out of reverence for the man, nay, the force that brought the snowboarding world The Michael Jackson, I will never again be able to attempt the insanity that is a Michael Jackson.
"What's a Michael Jackson," you ask? Check it: while sliding a box, rail, or other jib feature, the rider pops up onto the toe-side edge of the board - just like Michael in his heyday! It's a move that requires guts, balance, and a certain sense of showmanship - but when done correctly, it's a sight to behold.
On this sad day, I'm officially retiring The Michael Jackson from my terrain park bag of tricks. It was a great ride, MJ.
See The Michael Jackson in action, courtesy of TransWorld Snowboarding and Scott Stevens.
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