Handle pass help

NHWakeRider · Criminal Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 93

I kinda have this problem, when I try a 360 I always like forget to do the handle pass. Once im in the air I just spin myself and throw it. I can get the full rotation, and do the handle pass on a tramp, anyone have any advice?

Oasis137 · Addict Joined: 21 Aug 2005 Posts: 687 City: J-Town

Try ollie 360's there easy and it helps out a lot on the handle pass.

jpminter · Posted: Aug 20, 2006 12:30 pm Post subject:

dont edge in too hard and just try to pop straight up then only focus on the handle pass. don't worry about the rotation at all. if you get the handle pass it will come around.

Buergday · Guest

Get an old rope/handle tie a 15 or 20 lb weight about 3 feet from the handle and practice swinging it around your body over and over again. It really helps your muscle memory. Do this for about 15 minutes before you head to the lake and it will make learning handle passes much, much easier - gauranteed.
When swinging it around your body, keep your feet planted on the ground at the same distance as your bindings. You can also try and rotate your shoulder forward and snap (twist) at the hip as you pass the handle behind your back to simulate the motion that you use to initiate the spin. I swear this works. Try it.

MinnesotaBoarder · Outlaw Joined: 24 Aug 2006 Posts: 139

What i do is just do surface 360s on a knee board over and over just working on a fast smooth handle pass

Buergday · Guest

Thats a good idea Idea

MinnesotaBoarder · Outlaw Joined: 24 Aug 2006 Posts: 139

And if you do want to practice on a trampoline make sure u tie a rope to a tree or somthing solid. If you try to practice without a handle or a rope its worthless.

wakerider13 · Newbie Joined: 13 Oct 2006 Posts: 8 City: methuen

hey nhrider........where in nh are u from...i live on the mass/nh border myself and always lookin to rid man!

OuachitaWaker · Addict Joined: 16 Sep 2006 Posts: 577 City: Hot Springs

Buergday, How exactly do you do this exercise? tie a rope to a tree and grab the handle and have weights tied to the handle? or. wait. ya im confused can you draw a pic or someone post something that will help with this idea. i wanna try it

Bunkz · Newbie Joined: 27 Aug 2006 Posts: 37

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just tie the weight to the handle and swing it around your body with your feet planted

Nemesis7384 · Criminal Joined: 09 Apr 2006 Posts: 68

I met a guy recently that invented this SICK thing...its the same concept as an indo board but instead of balance its spins, you attach a handle to a nearby wall or something and it works great...

WattsBarRiDr · Outlaw Joined: 12 May 2006 Posts: 115 City: knoxville

I use a milk jug filled with sant and a old rope and handle and swing it around like Buergday said...Once you get good at that, try spinning in the opposite direction that u are passing the handle...You get so fast and handle become easier and less worriesome

hyperlite58 · Outlaw Joined: 15 Mar 2006 Posts: 228

the best way to approach a 360 is not to just throw yourself into it but start your rotation with the handle and pull hard on it to the small of your back. That way you can not forget the handle.

BOATTRASHER UNLMTD. · Newbie Joined: 31 Jan 2007 Posts: 26 City: Milwaukee

get a tramp with sides. you can attach the handle to the pole holding the net up. plus your safe and wont ruin your season when you think your cool and try to pull your whirly to a five.
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