I Am So Sick of...

actionmama · Outlaw Joined: 21 Jul 2007 Posts: 140 City: Mountain Home

Flying through the air with the front end high. Am I not popping with my back foot??? Previous photos show me standing fairly tall at the wake. It's driving me nuts.

slidin_out · Soul Rider Joined: 05 Mar 2010 Posts: 353 City: Pearl

who cares, i do that when i try too hard usually, just grab the nose of the board and style it out, no sense in getting upset over it

JeffreyCH · Posted: Aug 05, 2010 1:30 pm Post subject:

Check your handle position on take off, my brother does the same thing. From that pic your handle is way out of whack.

FlyZone CR · Posted: Aug 05, 2010 4:35 pm Post subject:

You might have too much weight on your back during the approach. When you're coasting before edging in concentrate on weight distribution.

STANG KILLA SS · Posted: Aug 05, 2010 6:57 pm Post subject:

yep i had the same problem for years. old skiers habit. too much rear weight.
really trying to come in front foot heavy, and hold it threw the wake.
this has also vastly helped my switch riding.

chawk610 · Addict Joined: 06 Jul 2010 Posts: 668 City: Fort Worth

I will just be happy to get in the air!!!!

actionmama · Outlaw Joined: 21 Jul 2007 Posts: 140 City: Mountain Home

JeffreyCH, I agree...my handle is way outta wack. Most times I have to let go with one hand and/or it's practically being ripped from both hands.

I used to do ok...behind a pwc...now I am square 1 on form. Gonna rewatch the book related to HS/TS jumps and try again today.

Thanks-will give all ideas a shot.

If the rest of me was as high as the front I'd have some mad air.

duckseatfree · Newbie Joined: 26 Jul 2010 Posts: 28 City: Charlotte

Also, try pulling yourself towards the boat a bit just before you hit the wake. This way you'll be going along with the boat instead of the boat just pulling you.

savage3221 · Posted: Aug 09, 2010 1:42 pm Post subject:

Just keep your weight balanced between both feet when you approach the wake. Make sure to keep balanced even through takeoff. You are probably just leaning too much for takeoff.

HHI Dave · Posted: Aug 09, 2010 9:54 pm Post subject:

Yep, too much weight on your back foot. Think about pulling both legs up under you once you've "popped" off the top of the wake. This will help you get that level "floaty" look as you cross the wake. Also, try to concentrate on keeping the handle low and close to your hip and keep BOTH hands on the handle for the HS W2W.