My first time out trying the backroll almost got it. [VIDEO]

[feliepds]

So this weekend i decide to give a shot to the backroll...


well... it kind of went better than what i imagined...

The last attempt on the video you can see i almost got it...
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/789619/felipe_trying_the_backroll/

I think i can get it down next weekend... some tips would be nice... i fell i am really close...

I know the wake is not that big... i don´t have the best wakeboarding boat... but i think the wake should be good enough right??

[ontrider]

Watch your first attempt. You start the cut early and hard and just before you hit the wake, you flatten off. Then in your last couple you drift in a bit and then start building speed and line tension.

Wait an extra second before starting your cut in, you're on the gas a little to early right now. If you do that and hold your edge so you're accelerating through the wake, then you'll have it in no time.

[Shawn_17]

Also, although I am no expert, it seems in some of the attempts you are taking a huge cut in, whereas you really only need a short one. It'll help you stay in control, it definitely helped me a ton.

[flyhigh]

Looks good man, congrads.. Shawn_17, is right about the cut, however, I think that most people who are just learning the back roll have more success with a harder cut. I would say that it looks like you arnt quite getting the pop at the wake. If you watch the video, you cant even tell from your speed when you hit the wake. You want to kind of stand tall right before you intiate the roll. I know that sounds crazy, hard to explain in words, but I think if you will do that, it should allow you to take the roll alot higher, and you should have plenty of carry from your cut to clear both wakes and easily get the full rotation.. just my .02.. hope it helps, good luck and keep at it. Your close