backroll prereq

WakeDiva · Outlaw Joined: 23 Jun 2003 Posts: 186 City: Knox, TN

Do you guys know what you need to have down b4 you try a backroll??? I ride w/ a bunch of guys and we all have a bet goin that the first one to get a backroll gets $50. I don't wanna hurt myself or anything but if it's as easy as everybody says it is should i just give it hell and go?? I can clear the wake and get pretty high i just don't know if i'm skilled enough to try one.

toothpick · Posted: Jun 23, 2003 12:28 pm Post subject:

Haha, yeah give it hell! Twisted Evil

First off, ya just gotta go out there and try it to see what it feels like. So, after that first crash, here's what to think of (the most important out of many words of advice in my opinion):

Have a VERY progressive edge, as in wait a little longer than usual to cut in, then right before the wake, really dig your edge in. If you've ever jumped wake to wake with only cutting about 4 or 5 feet out, that's the same feeling you want.

Everybody throws these early (that I've seen) when learning. So, stand tall at the wake, and wait until your board has left the wake to start flipping. Just push the board behind you, hold onto the handle down at your hips and you'll get it! Mr. Green

Now go get that 50 bones!! Twisted Evil

hundel · Criminal Joined: 25 Apr 2003 Posts: 93

You'll increase your odds by practicing on land. I found what's better than a trampoline was tieing an old handle and line to my patio railing, and jumping of the diving board into the pool. You might be surprised at what works and what doesn't. You need a nice even cartwheel motion with the rope pulled in to your center. If the rope comes off axis, you won't have much chance.

WetChick19 · Posted: Jun 23, 2003 3:39 pm Post subject:

Make sure and look over your leading shoulder to get the rotation right....its always better to over rotate than under rotate, i learned that the hard way and a trip to the hospital. Mr. Green