tootsies/whirlys

aussierider · Newbie Joined: 05 Mar 2006 Posts: 2

hey all, i really need some help with these two tricks ive tried each about 10 times, if that and stuck a couple tootsies but no whirly as yet. anywayz there is a couple things i keep doin on each that i have no idea how to fix.

on whirlys i kind of land and then keep spinning nad get a backside edge and get wholloped. and on tootsies i land really back foot heavy even if i try to get over it on my approach.

if anyone can give me sum pointers it would be greatly appreciated... cheers

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

well if you're getting the whirly around and still spinning when you land, your either: a) not getting enough height. b) not opening up for landing. c) both of the above

aussierider · Newbie Joined: 05 Mar 2006 Posts: 2

hmm i think its b) i feel fine height wise but i fell still a bit twisted when i land. thanks a bunch ill try that this weekend

K-wood Kid · Posted: Mar 07, 2006 12:49 pm Post subject:

When you come around on your whirly try opening your body back up and take your bicep away from your face. You may even try grabbing the handle with the other hand as your landing to stop the rotation. Also maybe pop up more before you initiate the spin like delay your spin just a touch more(looks more stylish to IMO)

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

K-wood Kid, that whole landing with your back hand in the handle sounds scary Shocked

im convinced i would hook my toe edge and WHAPPP!

wakedude83 · Posted: Mar 09, 2006 12:24 pm Post subject:

It's pretty normal to keep rotating when you are learning whirlys. Try to take a slightly shorter cut too. Think about taking the trick up and not out.

Phil · Addict Joined: 14 Jan 2003 Posts: 636 City: Chattanooga

Yeah and if your coming around with plenty of time but still overrotating on the whirly, try to looking at your wrist, like if your checking the time on your watch.
As for the tootsie when you get the handle pull it into your leading hip and look for the shore your riding to.