Snowboarding: A Revolutionary Trick by Murase Kokomo
Snowboarding has just taken a giant leap forward with Japan's Murase Kokomo making history by landing the first-ever women's backside triple cork 1620. This groundbreaking achievement not only showcases her incredible skill and determination but also opens up a new era of possibilities for women's snowboarding.
The Beijing 2022 bronze medallist shared her triumph on social media with a simple yet powerful caption, "Omg bs 1620." This feat marks a significant milestone in women's big air progression, pushing the boundaries of what was once thought possible.
Murase's new trick involves spinning backside for four and a half rotations, incorporating a triple off-axis corked rotation, and landing switch (backwards). This is a highly technical and demanding move that requires immense skill and precision.
The women's snowboard community has shown remarkable camaraderie, with the entire Beijing 2022 big air podium celebrating Murase's achievement. Austria's Anna Gasser, the Beijing 2022 gold medallist, commented, "Wow wow wow!!! Queen," while silver medallist Zoi Sadowski Synnott wrote, "Cocooooo" and shared the clip.
Murase's trick offers a glimpse of the incredible snowboarding progression on display leading up to Milano Cortina 2026. Gasser has already built on her Beijing 2022 gold-medal winning trick, adding another off-axis rotation for a Cab triple cork 1260, which earned her 2025 X Games gold. Sadowski-Synnott has also introduced a triple cork to her repertoire with a backside triple cork 1440.
Japan's Reira Iwabuchi, who finished fourth in Beijing, has pushed her rotation count with a frontside double cork 1440, while Great Britain's Mia Brookes, aiming to make her Olympic debut at Milano Cortina 2026, added a Cab 1440 flat spin to her arsenal last season.
These tricks will be on display at the inaugural big air World Cup competition of the season, set for 5–6 December at the Secret Garden, People's Republic of China. The 2025/26 FIS snowboard World Cup season preview promises to be an exciting showcase of the sport's evolution, with slopestyle, halfpipe, and big air events.
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But here's where it gets controversial... While Murase's achievement is undoubtedly impressive, some may argue that the focus on individual tricks and records overshadows the team spirit and camaraderie that makes snowboarding so special. What do you think? Do you agree or disagree with this interpretation? Share your thoughts in the comments!
