Got it! w2w frustration over!

wakeopp · Newbie Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Posts: 5 City: Concord

I finally experienced sliding down the back side of the 2nd wake. It was sweet! Thanks to all who shared great advice, I used it all. I especially want to thank CRISWB & my incredibly patient husband Hangtime--your advice helped the most.

So this is what I did: First, I realized I wasn't keeping an edge up the wake. So I practiced edging and leaning back at the full length of the line to gain some muscle memory and confidence on the edge. Then, I practiced leaning further and further back at the wake with a progressive edge. Also after taking some pictures, I realized I was looking down when I jumped. So I made myself look past the 2nd wake.

When I started making some progress, we shortened the line to 55 ft. I kept landing on wake which used to be my worst fear after a couple violent face plants a while back. But, because I was edging and leaning back I just bootie landed. No problem, lots of padding there. So that gave me the courage to really go for it, or as my stepson advised--I "manned up" at the wake. I fell a few more times on the other side of the wake and then... swoosh, there I was sliding down the backside. What a great feeling! I'll continue to practice on the short line and then move back to 65 ft. That's my real goal and it finally looks achievable. Thanks again everyone.

shazie · Criminal Joined: 17 May 2006 Posts: 67

Congratulations, isnts that a wonderful feeling. This is a wonderful place isnt it.

criswb · Soul Rider Joined: 09 Mar 2006 Posts: 310 City: Guayaquil

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!! and im glad i could help you!! Isnt that just the sweetest feeling?? i swear i still like to just do regular w2ws to just feel how nice it is to land on that 2nd wake...

you have to show us some pics!!! And once your constant start preparing for your grabs by touching the board!

Grace B. · Posted: Sep 06, 2006 9:58 pm Post subject:

Congrats! Its such an awesome feeling isn't it? Keep up the good work!