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Originally Posted by matttolton
Hey guys, I'm approaching the end of my first real season of wakeboarding, and i've watched all the videos out there on how to do a wake to wake jump... I always think I know what to do, but apparently I just cant execute properly.
If you guys could take a look at one of my attempts and give me some criticism, it'd be greatly appreciated. Here it is as a gif - http://gfycat.com/SophisticatedCheapIrishdraughthorse
Also, I've attempted the tantrum a few times (even without being able to clear the wake lol) and I have that as a gif as well. I'm pretty sure I'm trying to throw it early, but i'd appreciate if you guys could gimme some tips on that as well. http://gfycat.com/HelplessApprehensiveChihuahua
I'm riding at 21-22mph with a 70ft rope.
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I'd suggest shortening the rope to something like 60 ft. That will narrow the wakes enough to allow you to clear more easily while building your confidence and technique. The first w2w jumps can be the hardest due to fear. Landing in the middle is easy, then as you push yourself closer to the 2nd wake it starts getting hard and can hurt like heck when you land on top of the second wake. That can play tricks with your mind - make you scared to stand straight and let yourself get some air because your convinced that will make it worse. In reality, once you clear the wake and land on the back side it is SO much easier landing that your confidence will rise and the following jumps won't be as much a mindfuc!. The other posts hear are good for technique... I'm trying to give you a little help on getting the right frame of mind. Relax, understand it is easier to make it over than not, and understand that technique makes for a better jump than speed and aggression.
If you want, you can also lengthen the rope and start 10-15 feet outside the wake and first concentrate on one wake jumps that are really smooth and high... try to land in the middle but focus on standing tall and getting good pop. Once you learn the smooth technique, shorten the rope and take your full cut to the outside and go for both wakes.