need some advice

jmac2173 · Outlaw Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Posts: 145 City: h-town

hey ive got a question about getting more air. today i was out riding for a few hours and i still cant get w2w. im riding an i/o w/ trim as far up as it will go im just gettin pulled with a ski eye on the back and i've tried speeds from 18 to 25 mph and im pretty sure my edging is damn near as good as its gonna get. i can usually get 3/4 to 4/5 across and even when i charge in as hard as i can i can't seem to get it so i just started working on basic grabs and spins and i hate to think thats where im gonna have to stop. so jw would a tower or pylon or some fat sacs help? and also i'd really appriciate any tips for getting just a little more air

thanks

numbfoot · Posted: Jul 19, 2005 6:34 pm Post subject:

you don't need a pylon or tower. you shouldn't have to charge as hard as you can to get w2w, so i'm not trying to be mean or anything, but it sounds like your edging could improve. just keep working at it. i had trouble getting w2w at first too. just remember to look at towards the shore rather than at the other wake, keep the rope low, and practice. good luck.

jmac2173 · Outlaw Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Posts: 145 City: h-town

no offense or anything but every one who has told me i dont need a pylon or tower already has one. now your riding level is prolly much higher than mine and you prolly know what ur talking about but i just find it a little hard to believe that a pylon wouldnt give you more distance or hangtime. in the mean time im gonna keep practicing nad im prolly gonna look into a pylon b/c they're not too expensive and i really wanna see if there is a difference. if anyone has any other tips or advice on a certain pylon post something please

thanks again

numbfoot · Posted: Jul 19, 2005 7:57 pm Post subject:

you can get a pylon if you have the money. no problem with that. i don't have a tower or pylon. but i ride behind my friends boat and he has a tower. oh and i didn't say that a pylon wouldn't give you more hangtime. it will. but you don't need one to go w2w. you can still do it without.

jmac2173 · Outlaw Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Posts: 145 City: h-town

yea i think im gonna get one anyways and see how it works out

thanks

jmac2173 · Outlaw Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Posts: 145 City: h-town

jw though do you really think you'd get the same amoount of air if your friend didnt have a tower

Johny_WA · Outlaw Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Posts: 231 City: Longview, Wa

He's saying that you shouldn't NEED a pylon or tower to w2w... just make sure you're standing tall w/ progressive edge and handle is at your hips. Wink

Nephilim-777 · Posted: Jul 20, 2005 6:53 am Post subject:

...and don't bend the knees when you hit the wake. Yes, a tower will always help get better hangtime.

GuitsBoy · Posted: Jul 20, 2005 7:11 am Post subject:

Yes a tower or pylon does give you more air time and makes it a little easier to go w2w, but I only put a pyylon on my boat this season. Before I was riding just fine off the ski hook. If youre having trouble w2w, simply shorten the rope till the wake is thinner. Work on your progressive edge and let the edge pop you off the wake. Youll feel it when you get it right. Then let the rope back out a few feet at a time till you can go bigger.

jmac2173 · Outlaw Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Posts: 145 City: h-town

k thnks alot for all the advice guys