stupid question...

sk8joe01 08-15-2004, 5:28 PM

i havn't been into boarding long, this summer is the first i've even owned my own board, but i'm pickin it up good. i hear alot of somewhat hostile refferences to ppl who "powerturn". what is that? i just wanna make sure i'm not doing it and pissing ppl off...

walt 08-15-2004, 5:47 PM

A power turn is turning a boat quickly(a 180 in most cases) sending large rollers across the lake. ruining the water for everyone.

sk8joe01 08-15-2004, 6:45 PM

oops

...i do that when i drop a rider.. no more though! for i am a changed man!

hockeynriding03 08-15-2004, 6:52 PM

Its basically turning sharply with speed after your rider drops. This throws huge rollers everywhere and really pisses people off

(wakeshoe) · (wakeshoe) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 08-16-2004, 6:57 AM

Joe,
On the whole you should avoid a power turn when your rider drops. However, if there is any question if the rider is injured, do the power turn and get back to the rider fast. Also, if there is another boat or pwc heading toward your fallen rider, you need to do whatever is necessary to protect your rider (meaning a power turn and back to the rider fast).