handle pass

waker124 · Posted: Jul 27, 2004 5:42 am Post subject: handle pass

hey I needhelp with my hanndle passes. When I do them I usualy miss the handle. I'm pulling the handle close to about the small of my back but I sometimes miss the handle compleatly....any advice?

Mirader2000 · Newbie Joined: 01 Jul 2004 Posts: 15 City: Houston

Try filling a 1 gallon water jug and passing it around your waist like the handle. Do this exercise at home everyday for at least 1 week. This little exercise tip from a friend helped develop a little extra strength & coordination and has worked for me.

aloharodeo · Posted: Jul 27, 2004 8:43 am Post subject:

to add to what Mirader2000 said, get a stretch cord, like one of those bungie cords for luggage. tie it to the jug, and a handle to the cord. The stretchiness will help simulate the rope trying to pull away from you better.

colefooter · Posted: Jul 27, 2004 8:45 am Post subject:

That will work, or practice on a trampoline.

When on the water focus on the handle pass for a few spins. make sure you get the handle pass and forget about the rotation. Then combine them together and you have it landed

Mr. Mutt · Posted: Jul 27, 2004 11:55 am Post subject:

One thing to also do is pull the handle to the back hip with both hands. My friend was having problems with his 3s because he was pulling with only one and not getting it all the way behind him. Pulling with 2 ensures it gets on the back side of your back hip, and makes it easier to reach back with the other hand and get it. That's what Shaun Murray says anyway...

jflock2 · Outlaw Joined: 25 Nov 2003 Posts: 234 City: Atlanta

waker124, What type of edge are you using with these handle pass tricks?

waker124 · Posted: Jul 27, 2004 5:39 pm Post subject:

heelside, with a progressive edge.

colefooter · Posted: Jul 27, 2004 6:04 pm Post subject:

waker124, thats good. Make sure your all the way off of the wake before you start the spin

holdsworth · Posted: Jul 27, 2004 6:55 pm Post subject:

i would say use a trampoline also or have someone lightly pull on the rope or tie it to something and just work on the pass. do this a little bit at a slower speed to know where your hands should be at the do it faster like you would in the water

wakeguy2008 · Addict Joined: 16 Jul 2003 Posts: 847 City: Ft. Myers

trampoline helps alot ....if one of those is availiable then use it.

jflock2 · Outlaw Joined: 25 Nov 2003 Posts: 234 City: Atlanta

waker124, Instead of a progressive (1...2...3...4...5...6...7...) edge, try a continuous edge (1...2...3...3...3...3...3) You'll find the handle pass much easier. It worked for me. See WB Magazine, the May 2003 issue.

WhirlyBird5 · Soul Rider Joined: 27 Jun 2004 Posts: 261 City: Belmont

Continous edge? Never heard of it, someone explain please, for those of us who don't have that issue.

flukdfilms · Posted: Jul 30, 2004 8:29 pm Post subject:

practice ona kneeboard, or on your wakeboard with no fins.

DRAGON88 · Posted: Aug 01, 2004 12:42 am Post subject:

whirly5, Basicly instead of going as hard has you can at the wake you let the boat pull you in and keep a consistant edge... see jflocks #....