tricky question, because it depends on your tournament strategy. I ride at 75ft. My style isnt very technical, its more about how big I can do some of the basics and how long can I hold the grab. I ride in the outlaw division and I ride in them just for fun. Im not out to "outride" anyone. Now, because I ride so long and go so big, I can only get 5 tricks in a pass. (or maybe I need to learn to setup faster...anyway...)Max you get credit for is 6 tricks. Many people ride a shorter rope competing than they do freeriding, and go a little smaller to get more tricks in and to be "conservative" on the course. If I cut my rope legnth to 65' I could do more tricks, but sacrifice some of my air. Im not about that, so I dont, and I rely on bonus points for amplitude and style to keep me competitive with the field. I usually finish in the top half of the field, with few top threes and fewer 1st places, but I get mine. I would rather someone in the crowd say, "dude, that the biggest {insert trick here} I have ever freakin' seen!!!" than get a podium spot anyday. Now if you are competing to win, you should look at your style and determine, first what you want to do out there, and second how competitive you want to be, and find a spot good for you to get your tricks in. If you are really looking for the podium, I would suggest getting all 12 tricks in, because honestly, with judges the way they are, it is hard to win with only 10. Just my 2 cents... Jason
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