Height on a HS Front...

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

thinking about trying a HS Front, getting about 5-6 foot consistent height, into the flats... is it wise to try? anyone got any advice for a first attempt? any help would be appreciated

toothpick · Posted: Jun 27, 2003 6:23 am Post subject:

Really progressive edge, stand tall off your back foot at the wake, wait longer than you think you should to start the flip (not until your board is off the water).

It will feel really weird the first time, but just keep trying them, it's not too tough.

wakeboarder_360 · Posted: Jun 27, 2003 7:00 am Post subject:

Tuck your head into your lead shoulder and keep the handle in the same position throughout the whole rotation. The cut and pop is exactly what toothpick said. your height is good enough so go for it.

dw · Posted: Jun 27, 2003 9:05 am Post subject:

This saturday or sunday I am gonna go for the hs front also.....so you won't be alone tommie Razz

GL man

Stephan · Guest

Yeah I think I'll try them again this weekend. I broke my ankle trying them a couple years back and they now scare me, but it is time to land it, plus they look sweet. Progress report when we all return

dw · Posted: Jun 27, 2003 1:50 pm Post subject:

Sound like a plan

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

thanks for the help, hopefully im gonna get a chance to try one this afternoon, il try and get it on video and post it... should be pretty nasty... good luck with yours dw...

dw · Posted: Jun 29, 2003 6:04 pm Post subject:

sorry guys for the let down my retard friend didn't bring the camera and boy did i take it bad on a few attemps, especailly one off a double up where i overrotated and my nose of the board took a dip Embarassed

I am 0 for 3 on front flip attemps Laughing

but whatever pratice makes perfect heh