handle passing

jake the great · Newbie Joined: 10 Jun 2006 Posts: 34 City: draper

i can do HS and TS FS 180s but i cant do BS 180s cuz i cant get a good handle pass while im in the air. i practice surface BS 180s switch and regular but i cant do a handle pass when i actually in the air. any tips????

QNev · Posted: Jun 11, 2006 9:31 pm Post subject:

On the water it is likely that it will take a long time to spin, so you have lots of time to get the pass. In the air however you have a lot less time. Pull the rope HARD into your lower back and be prepared to grab it with your other hand. Practice passing the handle or something like it behind your back when not riding just to get the feel of it.

Good Luck

xSugaxKanex · Posted: Jun 12, 2006 9:17 am Post subject:

ok here is what i do its kind of hard to explain so bare with me, i also ride normal so this is from a normal prospective, when you are about to ollie or hit the wake move ur lead hand all the way to the left of the handle, this leaves more handle on the right side so you are reaching for a bigger target behind ur back...also a trick i learned is tie a 5ft rope and handle to a milk jug and fill it with water, then start spinning it around ur body and try to pass it, you will have to pass it fast due to the centrifical force of the milk carton. hope this helps it was kinda hard to explain, just move ur lead hand to the edge of the handle

Catch This Wake · Addict Joined: 03 Feb 2005 Posts: 590 City: Miami

Good practice for handle passes is gettin like an emply gallon jug and fill it with water or sand. Then attach you handle to it. Start passing it around your body but try to keep it close to ur hips.

hyyperlitesonofabitch · Outlaw Joined: 31 May 2006 Posts: 132 City: Seneca

wake and suga kane, I'm gonna try this. it sounds like it would help. thanks.