WakeWorld

WakeWorld (http://www.wakeworld.com/forum/index.php)
-   Trick Tips (http://www.wakeworld.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=3184)
-   -   Keeping your eyes open (http://www.wakeworld.com/forum/showthread.php?t=375023)

pdxviperguy 10-01-2006 8:04 AM

Ok, this is such a weird problem but I can't keep my eyes open when I throw inverts. As soon as I leave the wake I close my eyes. I can land several of them but really want to conquer this problem.

howakeboartder 10-01-2006 12:19 PM

Maybe your the type of person who just feels the flip. Thats why your eyes are shut. Just a thought.

wakegrl2109 10-02-2006 8:25 PM

I used to have that problem. When you feel like your upside down try opening them and do that time after time. soon enough you'll get used to it

liquidmx 10-03-2006 8:31 AM

Get on a trampoline, yours or a friends if you dont have one. Play catch with a soft football, have someone stand off to the side of the trampoline and focus on catching the ball while your upside down. Make a game out of it, have a contest with your friend and see who can catch the most passes without dropping. This will warm you up to opening your eyes upside down.

pdxviperguy 10-03-2006 8:57 AM

so have them throw the ball to you when you are coming around from the invert?

liquidmx 10-03-2006 12:16 PM

Yes, make sure the ball is soft. You should catch it when your feet are over your head. Or you can just focus on looking around when you work out on the trampoline. I try to look at the springs and horizon while I am flipping.

eubanks01 10-03-2006 1:02 PM

I've also done back flips where a guy on the ground right in front of me held up fingers. I would have to say how many he was holding up before my feet touched back down. It was good practice.

garret_s 10-07-2006 9:01 AM

I had this problem bad for a while. I don't really know how I fixed it...its all a subconcious fear thing though. Just takes practice.

duffy 11-08-2006 5:07 AM

I have the same problem sometimes I'll try the catch thing on my trampoline.

goatroper222000 01-30-2007 5:15 PM

I dunno man, I know its a problem, but personally I think its pretty cool... Kinda like a ninja...lol...I dunno though, i cant do any inverts so i couldnt tell ya.


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 8:00 PM.