that looking at the clew at this point assists rotation. Landing Enhancing hang time Variations The axis of rotation determines whether the maneuver is a forward-loop, spin-loop, or cheese-roll. Other variations depend upon the "ramp" from which the rider performs the maneuver, with large wave faces allowing double or triple-loops and accomplished "loopers" performing spin-loops off of flat water. A double forward is an innovation of this move, it involves two full rotations of board and sail in the air. Variations include: Forward loop—same as front loop Double loop Triple loop Spin loop Flat-water loop Cheese roll Wymaroo Front loop off the lip Front loop hooked in Front loop one footed Table top into forward Risks Learning to do a front loop may have more perceived than actual risks. With the axis of rotation nearly vertical, the rider's hands remaining on the boom, and the board heading downwind at initiation, there is little danger of landing on the equipment. While learning, it is possible to tear top monofilm panels of a sail without X-Ply if the front of the mast drives hard into the water during the rotation. Landing incorrectly from higher loops can break the board in half. Sailers who do not angle the sail enough for the rotation could lands on their side and could blow out their ear drum . History The double forward was made famous by Robert Teriitehau and perfected by Ricardo Campello. It is now a commonly performed move in competition. External links Video of basic front loop performed by a professional windsurfer. Video of a double front loop showing sail positioning. Windsurfing