gaining speed
Posted:
Sat Sep 08, 2007 11:07 amby dave610
Having a few problems with gaining speed when riding along waves and even on more powerful waves i sometimes lose distance of the ride as i cant pick up enough speed... when i lean forward the nose sinks in the water too much... and my general stance seems to be a bit upride.. probaly becasue i started on a longboard... Any suggestions
Posted:
Sat Sep 08, 2007 4:35 pmby boco rio
You got to work it. Get vertical and carry a lot of speed. Also constantly be aware if your trimming the board when you aren't turning. Relax and don't be a stiff.
Posted:
Sat Sep 08, 2007 9:15 pmby bluesnowcone
i duno weather your pumping or not, but if your not start pumping
Posted:
Sun Sep 09, 2007 9:07 amby drowningbitbybit
If you're losing speed going along the face.... dont go along the face
Turn down the face of the wave, gain some speed, then bottom turn back up again. Repeat.
Posted:
Mon Sep 10, 2007 2:34 pmby rich r
dbb has it. You need to continue to generate speed. The wave isn't going to keep pushing you.
So, go up the face of the wave, then back down it. As you go down, you will generate more speed. If you look at pros, they aren't just standing there going straight. they are moving the board up and down under their body, even if it's small amounts.