Going straight

waverider* · Outlaw Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Posts: 145 City: Pickwick,Tn

For some odd reason, i can't go straight very good> and then if i slightly turn a bit, i lose control and fall , cuz im just tryin to get use to going straight, Confused

JdawgJR · Newbie Joined: 30 Jul 2004 Posts: 8 City: F-DUB

maybe your standing up to straight??

aloharodeo · Posted: Aug 02, 2004 1:24 pm Post subject:

you just started ridings right? that's how it is to start with, you'll get it with practice don't worry.

Shifter · Newbie Joined: 30 Jul 2004 Posts: 37

Good question. I'm able to ride until I'm tired, but feel very unstable at this point. Staying straight isn't easy.
I thought that pushing down a little on my back leg would help because it gets the fin to bite in, but now I'm thinking this might be wrong.

Do I just ride flat on the board, or push down a little on the back leg to help stay straight?

Lastthingusee · Criminal Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Posts: 60

I think it's just because he started out I agree with aloharodeo you'll get it over time.

wang10s · Newbie Joined: 01 Jul 2004 Posts: 37 City: Heath Springs

Try rideing while holding the rope with only your lead hand and let your back hand hang. This will let you get the feel for riding sidways. Eventually you will be able to keep that position holding the handle with both hands. Its a comfort thing.

Blindside_137 · Posted: Aug 04, 2004 7:02 am Post subject:

just keep trying, the first few times you get up are awkard the way youre body is positioned, just watch movies of other people riding and youlle get it. my first few times up i was catching edge after edge lol

bvilleboarder · Newbie Joined: 11 Jul 2004 Posts: 38 City: Bartlesville

practice is the best way to learn to ride straight... and calm down and be loose and it will b easier... watch sum videos to learn the basics if you can!
Daniel

beasoldierprstn · Posted: Aug 04, 2004 11:02 am Post subject:

it sounds like you are used to water skiing and are trying to keep your feet like they would be if you were skiing. i had the same kind of problem. dont worry, you'll get the hang of it

Northseawakeboarder · Newbie Joined: 25 Jul 2004 Posts: 32 City: Schagerbrug

just keep riding man, the more riding time on your board, the more comfort! Good luck

matt 4 · Posted: Aug 04, 2004 1:44 pm Post subject:

check the way your bindings are set up, you might have them set at the wrong angle for your style,....(hint) stand on a step and jump off, looking at the horizion, and how your feet land is the right angle you should be riding at. like i ride with my fee closed in but somepeople have their lead foot more open than the back etc.