Riding Switch

iplayguitar301 · Newbie Joined: 18 Feb 2006 Posts: 42

So I've heard the best way to get started riding switch is to turn my board the other way while getting up. But the one time I tried it I soon fell. It was like trying to write right handed (im a lefty) Now if I keep doing it, will i grow more accustomed to it and therefore be able to ride switch, or will i just end up killing myself?

funloven · Newbie Joined: 03 Mar 2006 Posts: 3

Start buttersliding then wen you get yoused to that spin the board a bit furtherso yuor ridding switch. the longer you leave it the harder it is. so best to learn as soon as possible

iplayguitar301 · Newbie Joined: 18 Feb 2006 Posts: 42

thanks for the advice
im glad i learned that now ( ive only been out a couple of times)

RoughRiverMike · Outlaw Joined: 08 Dec 2005 Posts: 107 City: louisville

It will give you more control if you let go with your back hand.

kmagnuss · Posted: Mar 04, 2006 4:07 pm Post subject:

once you get up, and the boat is still trying to get on plane, just slide the board so that you are riding switch. Then just ride, ride, ride. It's going to take practice. We always used to just ride switch when the water got a little too choppy. It's kind of boring, but now I can jump better on my switch side then my regular side (heelside anyway...I still suck swithc toeside...really really bad)

Stewie · Posted: Mar 04, 2006 4:15 pm Post subject:

There is a Trick Tips sections! Wink

wakeboardwillis · Soul Rider Joined: 22 Dec 2004 Posts: 275 City: Clare

You don't need to bother trying to get up switch, that will come. Keep riding switch during your run and it will just come naturally. Try some half cabs and regular 180's while your at it, that will help your switch take-off and landings a lot.

iplayguitar301 · Newbie Joined: 18 Feb 2006 Posts: 42

No I can get up switch, but soon fall. Should I keep doing that or something else? And I will try some 180's this season, all I've accomplished so far is some good edging and a few inches of air? But I didn't know abuot any of the stuff this site teaches me back then, like standing tall at wake and progressive edging.

P.S. Thanks for the advice guys!

iplayguitar301 · Newbie Joined: 18 Feb 2006 Posts: 42

LoudonTN · Posted: Mar 04, 2006 9:18 pm Post subject:

Someone said it earlier, and i find it to be very helpful as well, let go with your back hand when you're switch. You'll find it alot easier.