my board breaks loose for no reason

Dip_Krew · Posted: Jun 08, 2006 7:34 pm Post subject: my board breaks loose for no reason

ive had this problem recently with my board, its a LF search 135

some times when im just about to cut into the wake the back end of the board breaks loose like the rear fin broke off, it messes up my whole approach and then other times it cuts like a champ.

anyone have any ideas? the water is never rough where i ride, always glass smooth

im riding the stock fins, i belive they are about 1.5"

thane_dogg · Outlaw Joined: 24 Jan 2003 Posts: 187 City: Corona

maybe your fin is spinning?

savage3221 · Posted: Jun 08, 2006 11:42 pm Post subject:

yeah, if you cut like a champ other times I doubt that it is your edging, so check on those fins

justin h. · Outlaw Joined: 07 Nov 2003 Posts: 117 City: Katy

You should not slip while edging no mater what your fins are doing.

It may sound counter-intuitive, but put more weight on your front foot and bend your knees more.

It will also help if you start your approach, not by turning the board, but by letting the boat start to pull you back to the wake and then edge strong.

J_DOGG · Posted: Jun 09, 2006 5:24 am Post subject:

alafiaboarder · Posted: Jun 09, 2006 6:22 am Post subject:

i ride a subjekt 137 with no fins... its flat, you should try riding more by leaning and digging your back foot into the water than turning the board to edge.

agree with those guys, slow down a little, let the slack get out, let the boat start to pull you back before you set into your edge, work on carving and SLASHIN!!!!!! sounds lame but it could help u figure what the problem is, if anything, take the fins off and ride like that Cool

K-dub · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 14760

"my board breaks loose for no reason"

Rolling Eyes

The reason is you.

Dip_Krew · Posted: Jun 09, 2006 9:35 am Post subject:

Dip_Krew · Posted: Jun 09, 2006 9:47 am Post subject:

i should add that after i got pissed off at the board for "slipping out" i tried my girlfriends board and rocked it like a stones concert from 1965 no slipping at all...

Jeff206 · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 27 May 2004 Posts: 1002

dude i was at a stones concert in '65 and Kieth Richards slipped and fell right on his @ss

jpminter · Posted: Jun 09, 2006 10:50 am Post subject:

wake_carver · Outlaw Joined: 04 Nov 2005 Posts: 157 City: sydney

i rode a search, u need to put all your weight down when cutting
so it doesnt slide out and you cant lean back to far cause it
doesnt have many fins.

LiQuiDFoI2ce · Newbie Joined: 07 Jun 2006 Posts: 38

Would a bigger middle fin help?

Epic · Addict Joined: 21 Aug 2005 Posts: 765

Dip_Krew · Posted: Jun 09, 2006 7:06 pm Post subject:

LiQuiDFoI2ce · Newbie Joined: 07 Jun 2006 Posts: 38

Tyler~Moore · Posted: Jun 10, 2006 3:21 pm Post subject:

i mean...my search i could never get the fin to break lose...you are riding funny or something

EternalShadow · Criminal Joined: 21 Dec 2003 Posts: 60 City: Edmonton

The Search is a loose board, if you don't execute really good edge control it will come off edge. If you're set it's the board, move into the Evo, Omega, or something higher up.

Dip_Krew · Posted: Jun 11, 2006 8:16 am Post subject:

jpminter · Posted: Jun 12, 2006 9:38 am Post subject:

Craig-R · Guest

from that picture it looks like u need to straighten up and hold the handle closer to your hips. also use your heels more to cut in. it looks like if you were to let go of the handle, you would fall flat on your back...you dont want to rely to heavily on the rope for support

xSugaxKanex · Posted: Jun 12, 2006 11:24 am Post subject:

yea ur comin in flat stand up and dig that edge

nfn · Soul Rider Joined: 25 Apr 2005 Posts: 388 City: Sioux City

Yeah. You cant be putting much tension on the rope with an edge like that.