My first invert attempt (video)

chriscut · Outlaw Joined: 15 Aug 2004 Posts: 200

it took me about 30 minutes of thinking about trying it before i went for it.. letting go of control while you flip is hard to do at first. I think did pretty good for my first try Smile

http://chriscut.com/photos/Wakeboarding-Aug-17-2004/MOV00707.mpg

and a big crash dive head first in this video. probably my best crash on film yet. http://chriscut.com/photos/Wakeboarding-Aug-17-2004/MOV00698.mpg

there are some more videos/pics on this link: http://chriscut.com/gallery/Wakeboarding-Aug-17-2004?page=2

wakedude83 · Posted: Aug 29, 2004 6:39 pm Post subject:

edge through the wake more and make that line tight by using a progressive edge and you'll get it.

chriscut · Outlaw Joined: 15 Aug 2004 Posts: 200

i didnt get it on film but on my 4th try i was able to go w2w and fully rotate. my friend was giving me the same pointers, get a prog edge and stand tall on the wake, throw your head back and kick your legs out. only i rotated too far, like a BS 90' spin and caught my heel side.. that was it for tryin inverts on that day haha

jumalian · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 7625 City: san diego

chriscut · Outlaw Joined: 15 Aug 2004 Posts: 200

well when you jump reguarly you can see everything, and basicly can brace yourself for a fall. i meant let go as in flipping off the wake--It was a TS backroll attempt. You jump off the wake and then wait for the landing. i shouldnt have said "let go of control." it's better described by saying doing tricks that are out of your comfort zone.

graphik · Addict Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 727 City: miller lake

I hear ya... I had a tough time just committing. I've tried a front roll and a tantrum, and I got hurt pretty good on the tantrum, so I've not gone back to it yet. I'm hoping to land one before the season is out. That or a 360. This season, I really got my pop, so I'm looking to expand and learn some stuff. No pain, no gain I guess. As long as you're having fun.