Whats my problem?

Gbgonzal138 · Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 887

Ok whenever I want to do an invert I really want to but then I get scared and dont do it. I have been boarding for 2 years and I dont think that is the problem. But can you give me some pointers or somting.

derrick lenz · Posted: Apr 05, 2003 12:17 pm Post subject:

just zone out and do it. whenever i'm not thinking i always ride my best. if you think about it you'll get scared and not do it.

doubleupboarder10 · Outlaw Joined: 09 Mar 2003 Posts: 169 City: arizona

grow some balls and think "water is softer then cement"

bluefish86 · Posted: Apr 05, 2003 3:08 pm Post subject:

Just balls up and do it. It helps if you catch yourself on a day when your not thinking.

x2xwakegurlx2x · Guest

its not that bad, just go out there and try it, try what derrick said, just dont think about it so much, whats the worst that could happen, you could just fall, or do very well...good luck

toothpick · Posted: Apr 06, 2003 1:03 am Post subject:

Here's what helps me. I visualize the hell out of the move, then when I'm on the water, I trick myself into thinking that I know how to do it. Then, when you cut into it, just picture yourself doing it just like any pro on a video. I've actually learned new moves like that. The best is when you're just feelin it while riding, and you get an urge to do a new move, then just cut in and do it (that's how I learned my switch hs bs 360). Adrenaline and visualization are wonderful things.

Nathan Newman · Addict Joined: 08 Feb 2003 Posts: 711 City: Baylor

just sack up and do it

wakelover · Newbie Joined: 14 Jan 2003 Posts: 27 City: Auburn, Alabama

If you have a wakeskate on hand, try your invert on the wakeskate and the bord will be left behind. Obviously you will flip and just land in the water. No worries of the bord catching an edge.

Gbgonzal138 · Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 887

wont the wakeskate hit me in the head or somthing Rolling Eyes

x2xwakegurlx2x · Guest

no it wont, it will just stay in the water...alot of people have done it, i have before, its jsut like doing the trick, but the board doesnt come with you, its good practice

aussie_stu · Posted: Apr 06, 2003 7:34 pm Post subject:

yeah the wake-skate raley is hell fun, give that a try Very Happy

DockSecret · Addict Joined: 14 Mar 2003 Posts: 756 City: Austin, TX

The best thing for me is always friends like Matt and Josh to tell me to go do it, and the only thing going through my head is not fear, but to just go do it. But yeah, visualise yourself doing the trick like as much as you can, anytime your bored or something, then go out and just huck it.

toothpick · Posted: Apr 06, 2003 9:43 pm Post subject:

Good call on the wakeskate approach. That's how I learned my raley. I've done some whirlybirds off the skate too. Now that I get those around, it's time to try them on the wakeboard soon. And no, the board won't hit you in the head, the wind or water will always grab it and take it behind you, unless you kick it out in front of you or something. Just hold onto the handle so you keep moving forward.

DockSecret · Addict Joined: 14 Mar 2003 Posts: 756 City: Austin, TX

And if you have some paranoia and believing the board will hit you in the head (which it probably won't) just wear a helmet.

criminally_minded · Posted: Apr 07, 2003 2:45 am Post subject:

Skwake: Champion of the wakeskate raley Very Happy

x2xwakegurlx2x · Guest

and if your afraid it will hit you in the fac,e i get that sometimes, wear a mouth guard

J_DOGG · Posted: Apr 08, 2003 8:27 am Post subject:

Toothpick has the right approach--- if you visualize enough and put your body in the right position to finish the move it should happen with in a few try's. People that are tryn' tricks beyond their ability usually get hurt...take a progressive approach to learning tricks....we all know Wally wants to get right out there and bust a Raley but Wally ain't going to land one if he has no clue what he is doing...

OH, also, NUT UP and bust it! If you think you can land a HS backroll go for it, going upside down ain't no big thing. I landed my first invert after 5 tries, of course it was after 4:20 in the afternoon...

PEACE