180 switching

[Goodhands]

I have a hard time of stabalizing myself after i do a 180 what could i be doing wrong? i get really wobbly and my board starts changing its direction is it that im not shifting my weight correctly?


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also what key words should i look for in a good new rope? i've been looking for "non stretching" but i cant seem to find it

[edrex]

Non stretching ropes are "static" lines.

[inter]

after you finish your 180 make sure you keep the handle in close to your leading hip.

[Goodhands]

thanks i'll try and rememeber it for the next 3-4 months

[HHI Dave]

One thing that helped me learn to ride switch was letting go with my rear hand. I ride goofy so I normally lead with my right hand/hip. If I go switch and start getting a little squirrelly, letting go with my rear hand, now my right, usually straightens me right out.

I'm still having some trouble landing the HS FS W2W 180 but I think its more of an edging problem when I land than anything else. I think I need to really edge out hard on my toes when I land and that might help. I'll let you know.

As for ropes, try doing a search for spectra. I bought this spectra combo set up on Ebay for about $95.00 shipped and it seems to be a pretty decent line and handle for the price. If you're still riding with a nylon type rope, the difference will amaze you. It definitely amazed me the first time I rode with a spectra line.

[Goodhands]

still a little sketchy with getting a new rope you think a boarding shop can let me rent one?

[HHI Dave]

[Goodhands]

alrighty thanks bud i'll start lookin for them no rush though haha gotta awhile to wait till i can use it. are there any good times outa the year where the prices drop for them?

[HHI Dave]

[domslude]

you gotta go no stretch if your boarding!