Batwing- sticking the landing.

Krashr31 · Outlaw Joined: 07 Feb 2003 Posts: 238 City: Florida

I just started trying these. I get the grab and a real good extension and into the flats but when i pull it back i land still crunched alittle and go out the front. The trick feels really cool and my upper body is staying tight I just need alittle more time.

Any ideas?

Krashr31 · Outlaw Joined: 07 Feb 2003 Posts: 238 City: Florida

Bueler???

shaggyboarder · Posted: Apr 26, 2005 4:49 pm Post subject:

um sounds like you could cut harder so youd have more hang time to pull yourself down ... or pull down earlier ..or dont take it as big so you body doesnt sway back as much

Krashr31 · Outlaw Joined: 07 Feb 2003 Posts: 238 City: Florida

Is the trick supposed to feel all tight and stuff or more relaxed? My buddies said it had the right trajectory or whatever but i just landed like i overotated a frontroll or somethin

Jim M · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 2933

Are you pulling it back down? Keep your arm like a 'L' and dont extend too far away from the line. Land real low on your toes. If you have some recent vids, watch how Harf lands toeside.

Krashr31 · Outlaw Joined: 07 Feb 2003 Posts: 238 City: Florida

Yeah i'm bringing it down but not landing on my toes. Mostly landing flat but on top of the board with my knees still bent. How can i get more on my toes pull the handle to my side/hip, or move the handle towards the wake.

als132 · Soul Rider Joined: 10 Mar 2005 Posts: 462 City: shoreline

practice.....trying different things out, hoping it works

shaggyboarder · Posted: Apr 30, 2005 6:11 pm Post subject:

make sure you pull it down to your hip and try looking towards the shore that might help you landing on your toes

Thomas P. · Addict Joined: 16 Feb 2003 Posts: 717

with enough tension off the wake during takeoff, the board should shoot out up and behind you like a slingshot. Keep the rope tight by not letting it out (hence the "L" shape of lead arm) and the board should glide right back under you after full extension.

As far as landings, extend your legs AFTER the board is back under you, then bend them swiftly and smootly to absorb the impact of a ts landing in the flats. when you hit that water, really focus on keeping your chest up, facing the shore, and also have it directly over your toes to keep you edging in the right direction. Also sticking the handle in your imaginary hip/back pocket will enforce that edging in toward the shore.

hope this helps. write back if anything above doesn't work out for you.

Krashr31 · Outlaw Joined: 07 Feb 2003 Posts: 238 City: Florida

Yeah that was clear enough, thanx. i think i extended too far cuz i did'nt keep my elbow bent.
your prob at an advantage and you can use your lats to pull back faster, with your elbow bent.

jjaire · Outlaw Joined: 23 Mar 2004 Posts: 105 City: SO*MN

wont be long now and ill be out tryin that one, just as soon as the supra is out of the shop.

thanks for the advice guys