The Wake to Wake technique

[bvlaar]

Hey everyone, I've been riding 3 times this year so far. I got my w2w's down but I'm not catching the huge air and hang time that I see other people doing.
Just from watching a pro video today I notice in my vid that I don't continue the progressive edge through the wake, I flatten out rite before I hit the wake. And when I land I land flat not on edge? Are those things needed?
If anyone could help critique my vid that'd be awesome!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=LvcdemPNYx0

thanks alot!

[hurley]

what speed/rope length are you riding at?

[bvlaar]

[craZywakeboardererer]

well.. your wake might be kind of small first of all... what kind of boat are you riding? as for technique.... you're doing it right as far as i'm concerned... just keep getting out there and practicing, you'll start to notice yourself getting more and more air

[Justin 25]

You shouldn't flatten out at the end, a progressive edge means that you are slowly increasing your edge as you go in and you stand up at the top of the wake (not flatten out).

[wakeboardin2k4]

bvlaar, your form isnt bad. Its not perfect but whos is? I think one of the biggest issues you are having is lack of wake. I rode behind an 18 foot bayliner for 6 years, and we put a 500lb fat sack in the middle, which helped a little. This is something i tried to deny until i got an inboard. Having a boat that is known for wakeboarding is key, I went from a bayliner to a ski nautique 2001. It was a huge transition and the best thing i ever did.

[bvlaar]

[wakeboardin2k4]

bvlaar,

Try a slightly longer rope, and a slightly faster speed.

This video shows that a longer rope, and a nice strong cut out helps to make w2w with ok air much easier.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guUaHeEBgNs

oh by the way i know my form isnt perfect, not saying that im "good" or anything