ts launch

distance09 · Guest

iv been having a bit of trouble getting any height on my ts wake jumps, i can get w2w but i just dont feel in control, and i feel like i get tripped when i hit the wake. i can actually get ts w2w 180s better than i can just go w2w. but i want to have a solid launch before i start other ts tricks.
help?

distance09 · Guest

guess im not alone
i searched it though i found it.

holdsworth · Posted: Jul 27, 2005 8:22 am Post subject:

i've said it in another thread...i can't really get much control on a ts w2w jump most of the time and i am tossing my back arm around to keep balance a lot. ican do it 180 wiithout problem...so try to do a ts fs 180 and you will probably see a difference.

distance09 · Guest

well thats what i mean, i can do those alright, but i just want to get ts down.. i mean i dont want to be throwing batwings before i can just do a normal ts air

holdsworth · Posted: Jul 27, 2005 11:52 am Post subject:

stand straight up at the wake afer a progressive edge toeside and then see how you do.

distance09 · Guest

kk ill try this weekend, should i put alot of weight on my back foot?

bhamglassman · Soul Rider Joined: 21 Jun 2005 Posts: 338 City: Bellingham

distance09 · Guest

thanks man thats the kind of explanation i was looking for. i get to try it tommorow wish me luck

Pengwin · Newbie Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Posts: 40

what exactly does everyone mean in saying"load the line"? is it actually attaching the rope differently?

flyhigh87 · Newbie Joined: 26 Jul 2005 Posts: 5

When you load the line, it means you keep all of the tension in the rope and not let it slack to help pop you off the wake

Bron Yr Aur · Newbie Joined: 27 Jul 2005 Posts: 2

Does it help to only use one hand?

I get a decent edge and good air, but the board starts to turn toward the boat.

GuitsBoy · Posted: Aug 02, 2005 12:27 pm Post subject:

Edge and pop with both hands on the handle. Then after your airborne, you can drop the trailing hand if you want, but its not necessary. See what works for you. If you drop your trailing arm, be prepared to lose some tension unless you REEEEAAAALLLLYYYY keep your front arm in.

fergie23 · Posted: Aug 02, 2005 12:51 pm Post subject:

Bron Yr Aur, I have the same issue - decent edge and air but most of the time end up turning toward the boat and untwisting...any tips to change this?

k9fxr · Outlaw Joined: 07 Mar 2003 Posts: 199 City: MI

Fergie, if you are turning toward the boat landin, sounds like you are landing on your heals, that will pull you around to the boat, need to land on the toes,
I've been told to let the rear hand go, and point your left thumb down to the water, to encourage your shoulder to help rotate over your toes

same thing on a heel side 180, need to land on your toes

fergie23 · Posted: Aug 03, 2005 11:35 am Post subject:

k9fxr, will try that next week when I get to ride again!

SouthBoarder · Newbie Joined: 26 Aug 2004 Posts: 48 City: Melbourne

i think ts w2w and hs 180s as the same landing i let go with my back hand, and i usually land in the flats somewhat, so i absorb with my knees and try to continue to edge out. i have had problems of rolling over when i land and smashing my face in the water, but i got used to it and i dont do that as much any more, so just try and remember to keep edging.