Why did I go upsidedown??????????

phaturn 08-31-2004, 12:19 PM

I finally really have a good handle on the progressive edge deal. But when I go to go big it basically scares me and I cant control it. Last Friday I ended upsidedown........how the hell did that happen? I mean i launched WAY out into the flats but ended up with my feet over my head. This is my first year doing this so be kind with the responses. I am really trying to concetrate on having the handle into my hip as I take off but ANY TIME I GO BIG once I'm up, it really pulls me forward.............HELP!

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 08-31-2004, 12:22 PM

without any pics and/or vids, it's tough to say what you're doing wrong.

maybe you're letting the handle out as you come off the wake...it's the cause of being pulled forward.

(wakeriderixi) · (wakeriderixi) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 08-31-2004, 12:45 PM

maybe your not cutting ALL the way threw the top of the wake.

(fatsac) · (fatsac) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 08-31-2004, 1:07 PM

I had the same trouble this year - it's my first season having any clue - So when I cut, I would ease up and basically be "pulled" instead of "pulling" into the wake. Does that make any sense? Anyway, the process would throw my feet behind and as a result, a good face plant would follow. Luckily, my girlfriend was usually the only one to see it.
Anyway, a friend pointed out to cut hard and stand tall off the wake. Huge improvement.

(eas) · (eas) **Join Date: Nov 2001** 08-31-2004, 1:43 PM

if it's pulling you out the front, try keeping a firmer body position. if you relax off the top of the wake, the boat will have no trouble pulling you over.

phaturn 08-31-2004, 1:48 PM

good input, thanks guys-