Jumping the wake?

Crazytexan · Newbie Joined: 07 Apr 2006 Posts: 8

Ok ive jumped the wake once or twice but alot of the time when i go into to jump the wake i will fly forward and face plant?

SouthWaker · Posted: Apr 09, 2006 6:29 pm Post subject:

Keep your shoulders centered with your feet. Sounds like you are putting to much pressure on your lead foot.

phantom268 · Posted: Apr 10, 2006 5:18 am Post subject:

So you're flying forward as in toward the boat? Sounds like you are letting up off your edge and being pulled forward by the boat. Hold edge all the way through the wake and keep a solid body position. That might help.

Crazytexan · Newbie Joined: 07 Apr 2006 Posts: 8

When u say hold the edge u mean keep the board tilted a lil

phantom268 · Posted: Apr 10, 2006 12:09 pm Post subject:

Your edge should be strongest at the wake, so yeah it will need to be tilted and on edge all the way through the wake. most people when first learning "go flat" or let off edge right before they hit the wake which will hurt your jumps and is generally bad.

Also, just remembered this might be due to where you are holding the handle. Needs to be close to your waist at your hips. If the handle gets too high like your chest/shoulder area on a jump you will have a bad position and likely get pulled forward. Check the sticky thread for beginners should have some good tips on edging and jumping etc that might help you further. Good luck!

Crazytexan · Newbie Joined: 07 Apr 2006 Posts: 8

Thanks Phantom