The Method I have had the most success with on gettin people up with is this. After giving them the knees to chest, heels to butt info, I have them put on the board and get in the water. While facing the swim deck, I fake a start by kneeling in the boat, and using the wrap handle to pull them towards me. As they rock up and onto the swim deck, I watch their form. If they fight, or try to stand themselves up, I release the handle. It really helps them understand that proper body and board position is the difference between pulling forward and pulling up. Before going out, you can show them the difference between fighting the rope and working with it like this- Have them sit on the ground, feet flat in front of them and their legs bent at a 45 degree angle. While standing in front of them with a handle, have them hold onto the handle as you pull them up a couple of times. The first time, ask them to keep their back straight, push with their legs and pull with their arms as you pull them up. It will take some effort. The second time, tell them to keep a firm grip on the handle, let their chest come to their knees, and butt slide to their heels as you pull. the ease in which they get up will astound them. Two main points to remember are, the more you fight, the harder it is to get up, and you can ride around the lake all day in a squat. do not stand up until the board is planing, and you feel comfortable. Let us know how it goes.
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