The Diamond Head is an impressive stunt/pyramid. It takes a lot of stregnth, timing, a balance amongst 4 different individuals. With that, there are many things that can and will go wrong when trying to put it up. Here are some tips to help your Diamond Head hit:

1. Slightly in front (Main base) - Make sure the fliers are slightly in front of you and not straigth out to the sides. You will have more control with the use of your chest muscles.

2. Roll shoulders (topper) - This will make it easier to lif the fliers and place yourself in the proper holding position.

3. Lean back (topper) - Don't stand straight up. you should be leaning back to counter the weight.

4. Good jump (fliers) - To make it easier for the base and topper to lift.

5. Timing - Everyone needs to lift at the same time. Any one off will cause the Diamond Head to shift and possibly fall.

6. Squeeze heels (topper)- This helps the topper gain proper footing on the main base's shoulders.

7. Roll before stand (topper) - Roll your shoulder before you stand up. This will force you to use your legs more when the momentum has slowed down and the fliers are heavier to hold/lift.

8. Spotter - Place a spotter on the topper and/or fliers for support. Have them lift up and take the weight off the diamond head.

9. Squeeze sides (Main base)- Get a good grip on the flier's side so you are able to place them were you want them.

10.Tape wrists (fliers)- If they are not strong enough, taping their wrists will make it easier for the fliers and the topper to stay connected for a longer period of time.

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