Ski instructor fails his first attempt at a front flip

A funny video has emerged of a man face planting as he attempts to do his first ever front flip on skis.

The footage, shot last month at Fernie Alpine Resort, BC, Canada, shows ski and snowboard instructor Michael falling straight into the snow as he attempts the jump.

"We had a free hour between lessons so decided we would go and throw some tricks," the filmer wrote online.

"Michael had never attempted a front flip on skis before. The result wasn't quite what he hoped for!" he added.

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