Left handed grabs (or front hand)

wakebuddy87 · Criminal Joined: 25 Jul 2006 Posts: 90 City: Simi Valley

how come when ever i do them i always get off balanced and get pulled sideways. im way more comfortable grabbing with my back hand. Why?

mwhit · Criminal Joined: 15 Aug 2006 Posts: 98

when u hit the wake, it will help if u pull the rope in a little so the rope doesnt jerk u forward when ur in the air

WtSteve · Outlaw Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 112 City: Atlanta

Make sure you arn't leaning down for the grab, pull the front of the board up to you. At first I did that too, I found myself leaning down for it and gettin an eyeopener for a landing Shocked

wakebuddy87 · Criminal Joined: 25 Jul 2006 Posts: 90 City: Simi Valley

ok thanks i will remember that next time out!

Laurent · Newbie Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Posts: 17

Too much line tension...
Decrease the line tension by doing more like a pop edge (than a real agressive progressive edge) and the grabs will be easier both hands...

whirlynuke02 · Criminal Joined: 10 Apr 2005 Posts: 96 City: Sherman

keep the handle at your hip level, or wherever your center of gravity is. that way, it will keep the pull from the boat centered and not throw you off.

Natman · Addict Joined: 13 Jan 2006 Posts: 873 City: Eddy TOWN

before you try grab, just w2w and drop that hand, make sure you dont put it back on the handle for landing