tantrum rotation help

all2matt · Criminal Joined: 26 Mar 2003 Posts: 64 City: coralville

when i throw my tantrum I am having trouble throwing the board straight over my head i am kind of throwing out away from the boat which causing my arm to get pulled all the away out and forcing me to land real tail heavy. what help can you guys give to help me straighten this out it is getting real frustrating cause I really try to concentrate on taking it straight up over my head at the wake but it don't seem to happen. HELP??

Fredrick Eisenhauer · Posted: Jun 02, 2003 12:28 am Post subject:

Maybe your not squaring up to the wake right you need to be parallel to the wake and keep the weight evenly distributed on your feet

Gbgonzal138 · Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 887

try an indy tantrum. I havent yet but I would imagine they are easier, you tuck and get a faster rotation, plus they look better.

Mariognarly · Addict Joined: 14 Jan 2003 Posts: 853

I think VIP hit the nail on the head, make your you square up your shoulders so they are parallel to the wake. Come off your edge as you hit the top of the wake.

wakeup · Soul Rider Joined: 20 May 2003 Posts: 327 City: michigan

I want to try a tantrum, but i dont know how to pop off the wake. I can do big jumps, but i cant pop off with the nose facing the boat...
any help?

tommie_tantrum · Outlaw Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 102 City: South Africa

i learnt tantrums pretty recently, its something u just gotta try and dont sort of half try, u gotta really be up for it, the falls dont hurt, just make sure your bindings are on nice and tight and go for it, youl get the feel for it quickly...

toothpick · Posted: Jun 03, 2003 2:45 pm Post subject:

Good coaching by everyone. wakeup, to pop right for a tantrum, you need to get on your edge early so you have a fair amount of speed coming into the wake. A few feet before the wake, back off your edge, let go of the handle with your back hand, and turn your back to the wake. Here it's a lot like a trampoline, let the wake buck you straight up, then bring your knees to your chest and look up, that will lead your rotation over and you'll be able to spot your landing. Just bend your knees on the landing an you'll have it.

Tantrums are very fun and easy to do off of the double up Wink