Friday, July 27, 2007

Trick: Heelside Back Roll to Revert


Description: Heelside Back Roll with 180-degree rotation, landing switch.
You should definitely learn the Heelside Back Roll before attempting this trick. It is the same trick, except you're adding a 180, landing switch.

How to perform this trick: Edge about 10 feet outside of the wake (a little less than on your Heelside Back Roll). Turn slowly and cut into the wake with an increasingly progressive edge. The key to this trick is when you rise up the wake, you need to throw the tip of your board away from the boat, and turn your head in the same direction. This will force you to land revert. When you rotate the last half of the roll, let go with your front hand and hang on with your back. This will help ensure that you won't have any problems landing in the switch position. On your landing, be strong with the arm that you are hanging onto the handle with, and keep the tip of your board pointing in the direction that you are traveling.