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vinspin · Newbie Joined: 29 Apr 2011 Posts: 26

hey guys just tried out my LF ps3 133 thanks guys for helping me decide.

when i tested this out on a cable park i felt that it is more difficult than the rental boards for beginners and more heavy. i keep on face planting on the water but after a couple of tries i begin to get an idea on how to control the board but still need practice since i still keep on crashing.

i always fall face first board at the back(superman).

what seems to be my problem.

my bindings are set to 9 degrees.

and how do i make an edging turn. to go back at the starting point.

sorry for my english

DRAGON88 · Posted: May 08, 2011 9:48 am Post subject:

Concentrate on keeping the handle by your front hip. If you move it to the middle or to your other hip, your board is going to want to turn and change directions.

It's difficult to give advice without seeing video, but that is probably the most common mistake that new riders make.

HHI Dave · Posted: May 08, 2011 10:33 am Post subject:

DeloBoarder · Outlaw Joined: 18 Jun 2006 Posts: 131 City: Knoxville

+1 on what DRAGON88 said

also, if you are trying to turn without edging properly, you may very well be turning the board while flat....and this usually equals faceplant if you have any type of fins, molded or not, on your board. When you do any turns, just make sure you are edging or breaking your fins loose for surface spins.

vinspin · Newbie Joined: 29 Apr 2011 Posts: 26

thanks guys for the reply here are some pictures of my stance. any comments will be appreciated.

twolfcorner2009 · Guest

If your board is sliding out from under you and you're falling on your back, you've got too much weight back and you're letting it get out from under you. Also, with the second picture, try to stand up taller, lean a lil more away from the rope and that should come close to getting your stance improved a bit. By standing taller, it's also gonna allow you to bring your handle in closer to your hip which is the ideal riding position.

DeloBoarder · Outlaw Joined: 18 Jun 2006 Posts: 131 City: Knoxville

I definitely agree with twolfcorner2009. Standing taller is a must because having the handle held up near your chest will usually cause you to slide out or get pulled over the front. Keep it up and just have fun!

HHI Dave · Posted: May 09, 2011 5:12 am Post subject:

Also, relax your arms. You burn way more energy by pulling them in like that. Stand tall, lean back, hips up, bend at the legs not at the waist, handle low....
Look at the difference here..

vinspin · Newbie Joined: 29 Apr 2011 Posts: 26

HHI Dave · Posted: May 09, 2011 5:29 am Post subject:

vinspin · Newbie Joined: 29 Apr 2011 Posts: 26

vinspin · Newbie Joined: 29 Apr 2011 Posts: 26

one last question how about in cable parks the rope is more higher than on boat? should i still place it near my front hip?

DRAGON88 · Posted: May 09, 2011 9:28 am Post subject: