First Try TOday

BlueHyperLite · Newbie Joined: 16 Aug 2005 Posts: 10

Hey guys...i tried to get up for the first time today, and no luck. I only had a short amount of time so i figured what the hell. I tried to keep the board close like you all said but also tried to pull myself up, and on the third try, i almost had it. Just want to know some other pointers that would be able to help me, and i just cant wait to start reallly riding.

Eric2929 · Criminal Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Posts: 70 City: Marblehead

DON'T TRY TO PULL YOURSELF UP!!! Let the boat do it for you. Sit back, relax,and just do it. The less you try the easier it is.

DrummerG · Newbie Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Posts: 23 City: Guntersville

Right on Eric2929 dont pull yourself up just stay crouched and let the boat pull you out of the water.

CaRoLiNa Girl · Newbie Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Posts: 16 City: Raleigh

it takes practide dude, i got up on my 7th try and even then i plowed water a lil bit before i got up. Now, since ive been bording for a long time i can get up in like 2 seconds an dont really hafta think about it while doin so. it just takes time and practice so dont get all discouraged if u dont get up on ur first few tries; keep at it an im sure ull get it in no time. pretty soon itll be second nature and no problem at all.

once again theres a ton of threads an prolly some vids on gettin up if u wanna see it rather then haveing it discribed to u

jmac2173 · Outlaw Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Posts: 145 City: h-town

yea dont fight the pull of the boat
and u'll prolly get up nxt time so just get a feel for the board it may feel a little squirly at frist but then just let go with one hand until u get comfortable using 2

good luck dude