edging explained

munkymush · Newbie Joined: 21 Aug 2005 Posts: 10

hi to ya all,.can someone explain to me this?
when doin a heelside edge.. what does a progressive edge give you thats better than setting an edge +holding it? is it just line tension thats increased......and is the progression bit the all important factor?

TonyDanza · Newbie Joined: 14 Jul 2006 Posts: 21 City: Minneapolis

Progressive edging "loads the line" meaning that it adds tension to the line, and keeps tension on the line. The difference between progressive edging and holding an edge is that progressive edging builds the tension and keeps it on the line as opposed to just adding it all at once.

howabouttheiris · Addict Joined: 16 Jun 2005 Posts: 677 City: Austin, TX

Setting an edge and holding it will only produce line tension at the start and once your body is moving along that line, the line tension will quickly reduce. (concentrate on feeling the tension in your hands)

The progressive edge is the best way, as you do not need perfect timing.

You could produce great pop by coasting in and then throwing a huge edge at the last moment, but timing it and getting on the edge reliabily would be hit and miss for a newbie.