Need to hit an invert!!!!

liquidrider86 · Newbie Joined: 29 Jun 2006 Posts: 11 City: tampa

Im not sure what to try first... a backroll or a tantrum. And does anyone have any pointers?

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

i would say backroll. you get to keep both hands on the handle. dont have to take a super hard cut at it either.

midwest wake · Addict Joined: 13 Oct 2003 Posts: 629 City: Middleton

do whichever you are more comfortable with. tantrum is backflip and frontflip/ side flip is backroll.

jakenj · Posted: Oct 16, 2006 4:42 pm Post subject:

i would go for the backroll, but yeah dont set out too far just a little bit further than needed to just go wake to wake

wakeboardwillis · Soul Rider Joined: 22 Dec 2004 Posts: 275 City: Clare

I would suggest a backroll, if you initiate it right the board does most the work for you.

liquidrider86 · Newbie Joined: 29 Jun 2006 Posts: 11 City: tampa

See thats the thing. Everybody i have talked to says to try the backroll first but i think i have a better chance at landing a tantrum first. I can just brasp the concept of the T better.

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

well get out and throw them both and see which one you get around better. I dont like the thought of letting go with one hand and throwing the tantrum. I havent thrown one yet but im getting very close on the backroll.

Bhorvat · Newbie Joined: 17 Oct 2006 Posts: 17 City: torrance

liquidrider86 backroll first you think you can grasp the concept of the tantrum better but in the long run back roll is way easier and on the tantrum if you dont t up right every single time you will fall 99 percent of the time i learned back roolls first and im glad i did cause now tantrums are easy just my opinion though

Nemesis7384 · Criminal Joined: 09 Apr 2006 Posts: 68

front rollllll

liquidrider86 · Newbie Joined: 29 Jun 2006 Posts: 11 City: tampa

Backroll it is then.

HHI Dave · Posted: Dec 20, 2006 11:49 am Post subject:

wake_quake · Posted: Jan 05, 2007 6:34 pm Post subject:

well he hasnt come back for any advice... so good i'm assuming Very Happy

criswb · Soul Rider Joined: 09 Mar 2006 Posts: 310 City: Guayaquil

can anyone give me some pointers on the mexican backroll? especially on how the board must hit the wake and any tips on keeping the handle in

Chad Chinners · Newbie Joined: 30 Mar 2006 Posts: 35 City: Moncks Corner

Cris, I learned the mexi before the regular. Start you progressive edge from about 15 ft. out and don't edge quite as hard as a regular BR. As soon as you feel the pop let go with your rear hand and tuck like a front roll. The landings are a little tough because they are harder to spot, but once you get the timing down after a few attempts are not too bad. Good luck.

LakeIolaLuke · Posted: Jan 10, 2007 3:17 pm Post subject:

criswb, the key is the tuck, and you gotta spot your landing over your front shoulder, which is tricky. Also dont let the handle get away from your hip, keep it in tight.

criswb · Soul Rider Joined: 09 Mar 2006 Posts: 310 City: Guayaquil

Chad Chinners, LakeIolaLuke, thanks for your advice! I have a doubt... Some people have told me that the board must be almost parallel to the wake when hitting it, is this true? Thanks!

LakeIolaLuke · Posted: Jan 10, 2007 9:06 pm Post subject:

No, just a prog edge a little harder than a normal wake jump

criswb · Soul Rider Joined: 09 Mar 2006 Posts: 310 City: Guayaquil

LakeIolaLuke, thanks...
Im going out today, ill let you know how it goes!

Chad Chinners · Newbie Joined: 30 Mar 2006 Posts: 35 City: Moncks Corner

cris, have you hit the roll yet. Just kinda wondering how it was coming along.

Catch This Wake · Addict Joined: 03 Feb 2005 Posts: 590 City: Miami

Yeah dude I just landed my first invert on Monday and again today. The HS Backroll is definately has my vote for a good beginner invert. I tried a tantrum today too. They are easy but IMO not as easy as a Backroll. The landing just seems more natural on a Backroll. Hope it works out for ya. Getting that 1st invert is tricky but after that you feel almost fearless and more inverts come along.

--cresko-- · Soul Rider Joined: 03 Dec 2006 Posts: 496

backroll-really easy to initiate. falls dont hurt too bad unless you underrotate and catch your nose. one of those will usually end my riding for a little while. harder to spot landing

Catch This Wake · Addict Joined: 03 Feb 2005 Posts: 590 City: Miami

just got another invert today. HS tantrum. It's an awesome feeling everytime you land something new.

Wakemaster_17 · Outlaw Joined: 25 Dec 2005 Posts: 123 City: Vicksburg

tantrums are easier for me than backrolls

Catch This Wake · Addict Joined: 03 Feb 2005 Posts: 590 City: Miami

the rotation of a tantrum is easier i think although I learned backroll first. however the motion of the throwing it and the landing is deffinately easier for the backroll IMO.

LakeIolaLuke · Posted: Jan 24, 2007 9:40 pm Post subject:

I stuck my first backroll maybe three months befor I hit a tanny, and within weeks, my tannys were more consistent. By now they're about 90 percent, and I can indy them. Backrolls are still about 75 percent, for some reason i just never got them super dialed