Front Hand Grabs

eugeneka · Criminal Joined: 20 May 2003 Posts: 76

I have a simple question, I have just gotten some pop and am starting to learn grabs but had several serious crash... I'd say worst ones so far. My body get pulled out of balance and I hit backside or side hit and break the water surface and they really hurt despite my wearing a life jacket.

I am wondering, when you go for front hand grabs, how can you NOT turn 180 or get pulled because you are holding on with your rear hands.

Also, how do you do STIFFY's?

Finally, 2 wake shifty moves? Do you swing with your hip or do you simply kick your front leg out 90 degrees.

BTW, when you do wake 2 wake 180, do you swing your hips or do you use the handle to start the rotation? I find 1 wake 180 easy cos you initiate the rotation with your hip.

Finally, I can only pop and cross 2 wakes HS. Shall I slow down myself and start working on my toeside so I don't get staled and get weak on my toeside?

J_DOGG · Posted: Jul 30, 2003 8:39 am Post subject:

Honestly I think you just need more time on the water to get the feel of basic W2W jumps. The grabs will come once you start to feel comfortable in the air.

Can you even ride switch? you'll have a hard time landing that 180 if you can't.

wakekid11 · Posted: Jul 30, 2003 12:03 pm Post subject:

alos, on your grabs, make sure you bring the board up to you, don't reach down for it. if you reach you may loose your balance.