Mastering the Impossible: Nadja's Journey to the Backflip

The first step was facing her fear head-on by practicing backflips on a trampoline. This allowed her to overcome mental blocks through repetition. Off the trampoline, she focused on falling techniques to build confidence in the water before full rotation. 

Armed with visualization skills and a more relaxed falling style, Nadja was ready to start pushing limits on her Naish wing foil gear. She credits the stability and control of her Hover Wing Foil Ascend Carbon Ultra 42L with giving her the feel and feedback needed to progress tricks.

When it comes to attempting flips, Nadja chose her trusted 4-meter ADX Nvision for its wide wingspan and power - crucial for maintaining control through rotations. She also relied on the robust scarf joint design of her Naish foil for strength and peace of mind.

It took many sessions of gradually increasing her commitment over months. But with the right gear beneath her and an unwavering mindset, Nadja was finally able to send her first backflip. Now she's regularly throwing tricks that were once considered impossible on the wing.  

Nadja’s story proves that through visualization, practice and quality equipment like Naish provides, even the most intimidating of tricks can be mastered. It's a testament to the power of perseverance and having the right tools to push one's limits.

Here are Nadja’s top 5 tips for mastering the backflip on a wing foil:

1. Overcome mental blocks - Practice on a trampoline first to gain confidence rotating backwards.
2. Build muscle memory - Repeatedly practice falling backwards straight into the water to understand the motion. 
3. Increase commitment gradually - Start by committing only to falling back, then work up to full rotation over multiple sessions.
4. Strap in tight - Cinch your feet securely to avoid slipping and losing control if the board rotates separately.  
5. Choose stable gear - Ride a board with enough width/volume for control through the trick's rotation.