TS BR's

flounderbout · Outlaw Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 224 City: London

Went for my first couple of TS BR's on Saturday. Rotation felt fine, but I was landing very square (shoulders open) to the boat. I guess I was letting the handle come across in front of me?
Any tips much appreciated..

Wakebrad · Ladies Man Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas

Yeah, a big key to the TS BR is keeping that handle to your lead hip. It sets up the rotation and keeps you going straight.

flounderbout · Outlaw Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 224 City: London

Yeah thx man. I guess bad handle placement is pretty much the root of all evil in wakeboarding!
Just had a look on Waketrix http://test.waketrix.com/view_clip.php?id=111 - damn they look easy! I swear those guys have the handle glued to their hips somehow...

WakeboarderX30 · Criminal Joined: 12 Mar 2003 Posts: 92

When you're coming into the TS backroll make sure that your chest is up and you stand tall all the way through the wake before flipping. If you bend down you will not get the pop and it's almost impossible to land. As far as the handle, hold the handle with both hands until about half way though the rotation. Than let go with your back hand and keep the handle as close to your front hip as possible. If you let go early with your back hand it puts more stress on your front arm to hold on... Just from my experience.