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2001-06-14 15:00:00 | 241 views | 0 Comments

There are a few basic fundamentals that are the key to all tricks. Once you master them, any move is possible. So, when working on something new, pay attention to the basics. The fundamentals required to perform a toeside wake jump and 180 are the same moves required to land your first toeside roll and toeside roll-to-revert: progressive edging, handle position and body orientation. There is a direct relationship between entry-level tricks and the most advanced tricks being performed today.



Now let's look at the basic fundamentals that take us to the toeside 180 and toeside roll to revert. Always remember that when you add a 180 rotation to a move, the rotation is performed during the second half of the trick.



1. The beginning of both the 180 and the roll to revert are the same as the wake jump and roll - even weight on both feet with a progressive approach at the wake.

2. Leave the wake standing as tall as possible, going up first while pulling the handle to your hips.

3. Think wake jump and roll to keep your axis correct, making sure that you don't go to revert before the second half of the trick. Concentrate on going up before beginning your rotation.

4. After the peak of the trick, use your rear hand to pull the handle to your rear hip. This will initiate your rotation.

5. Look toward the horizon, in the direction of the towboat. Balance is affected by where you are looking. If you are looking down, you're going to fall down.

6. Bend your knees on the landing and keep your head up as you look at the horizon to control your balance.