First TimeEver

Keepsta · Newbie Joined: 02 Mar 2006 Posts: 25 City: Edmonton

Ok guys so last weekend i just went out wakeboarding for my first time and it was great! I have never snowboarded before in my life but surpringsingly got up everytime. So when i was up I could get beside the boat onmy heelside ( i ride goofy ) but when i tried to turn toeside, i fell on my face Laughing

Any advice?

PS: Im going again this sunday!
Any help on first tricks to try like 180 on the water? or ollies?

THX GUYS!

timmyDecker · Outlaw Joined: 22 May 2006 Posts: 187 City: Manhattan...KS

When you turn either direction, lean down the rope (against it.) For toeside turns, point your hips and shoulders in the direction you want to go and that should help. Turning ts is typically harder to get than hs, so just make yourself do ts stuff and you will get used to it.
hope it helps,
timmy

Keepsta · Newbie Joined: 02 Mar 2006 Posts: 25 City: Edmonton

thx alot i think i just wasnt turning my hips and the board,,,,,, still getting used. Ill keep that in mind. Thx!

Any trick i should try out on sunday?

wesgardner · Posted: Jun 02, 2006 4:12 am Post subject:

Hey Keepsta,

Something everyone will/should tell you - learn to ride switch RIGHT NOW...you'll never regret it...it will feel very awkward...just spend time on the board right now - get your stance dialed in i.e. weight placement centered over board, not all crouched over...try to focus on keeping the handle into your body

Look at the "tircks" section here on the board try to get the concept of progressive edge - that'll keep you busy for many pulls to come..

Don't rush it

kind · Outlaw Joined: 03 May 2006 Posts: 118

ya i wouldnt be starting tricks when you can barely stand up or else you'll be hating life.

Keepsta · Newbie Joined: 02 Mar 2006 Posts: 25 City: Edmonton

lol.....okay so any tips ondoing a 180 on the water so i can start riding switch?
Where should i place my weight? back foot....and hips?

wesgardner · Posted: Jun 02, 2006 11:30 am Post subject:

Try getting up switch...

jeremy97150 · Newbie Joined: 17 Feb 2006 Posts: 8

just stay behind the boat lean back and kind of squat like you are sitting in a chair then move the handle to your back hip and it will turn you so that you are switch. Once you turn let go of the rope with your back hand and it will keep you strait.

DDOUBLEUP · Criminal Joined: 26 Apr 2006 Posts: 76

make sure to lean back on your board.
check out tips for ollies ... etc..