carving

scar_11 · Posted: Jun 12, 2006 1:20 pm Post subject: carving

i just got a wakeskate this weekend and i was wondering how do you carve with it i have learned how to get up but i seem to have problems carving with it compared to my wakeboard

TTUFAN24 · Posted: Jun 12, 2006 1:28 pm Post subject:

use more edge and less fin

scar_11 · Posted: Jun 12, 2006 1:48 pm Post subject:

should i remove my fins so i learn to use my edge better

TTUFAN24 · Posted: Jun 12, 2006 1:50 pm Post subject:

that's preference. just ride as much as you can and have fun

donJonSwan · Ollie Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 94 City: Laguna Hills

My edging improved when I dropped from my usual two handed hold of the handle to one handed.

Felt much more natural and my center of balance was a lot more centered so the board slipped out far less often.

HatzicScape112 · Posted: Jun 13, 2006 7:36 pm Post subject:

well...thats becasue when you hold on with both hands your shoulders twist but 1 handed its more like riding a skateboard....

scar_11 · Posted: Jun 15, 2006 10:56 am Post subject:

well i am getting up and i have picked up carving thanks for the help every one