sliding out

LFevo138 · Outlaw Joined: 28 Aug 2005 Posts: 147 City: Grand Rapids

Im trying w2w 180s now, im able to do ollie 180s quite easily, i got everything except the landing, i can rotate and everything easily, i just cant ride it out, i slide out to a butt slide across the water and crash n burn, it seems i should just put more weight on my toes when i land but anyother advice would help, by the way im going regular to switch across the wake, thanks

Marshall_Series · Criminal Joined: 29 Jul 2006 Posts: 57 City: Las Vegas

Look at the horizon. If you look down, you will slip out.

I have noticed looking at the horizon will help alot. Keep your head up too

Oasis137 · Addict Joined: 21 Aug 2005 Posts: 687 City: J-Town

Well first you should jump the wake switch and land regular......ooo yea you dont ride switch. hahahhaha. You'll get it this weekend. And dont take it into the flats you moron.

howabouttheiris · Addict Joined: 16 Jun 2005 Posts: 677 City: Austin, TX

You are correct you really need to get over your toes.

I find it easier if I break it into 3 parts.

1) Clean W2W jump
2) Get hands low to ensure feet are ahead of center
3) Pull handle to trailing hip to turn 180

I personally think it looks better to throw the 180 as late as possible.

deepcove · Soul Rider Joined: 15 Mar 2004 Posts: 296 City: Vancouver

jpminter · Posted: Aug 03, 2006 8:58 am Post subject:

I'm assuming this is HS FS 180. I think that a TS FS 180 is easier. But if you want to keep trying HS 180's then just keep some weight over your toes and aim to keep edging away from the wake as soon as you hit the water.

Ride DH · Outlaw Joined: 10 Jun 2006 Posts: 186

Ts Fs 180 is by far the easiest 180 to learn, so if this is your first 180 then you might wanna start with that