Trick: Tantrum to Revert

Description: A Tantrum with 180-degrees rotation, landing switch.


How to perform this trick: Start this trick by cutting out as wide as you can; the wider you cut out, the easier and less work you'll have to do. Although, just because you're out wide, it doesn't mean that you should cut into the wake any harder. The width just allows you to generate speed without trying too hard, and enables you to lock into position in order to execute the trick. Cut into the wake with a medium to hard edge. Hold this edge all the way into the base of the wake. At this point, there are two components that make this trick possible. If you combine these two, you will be able to do the Tantrum. (1) At the base of the wake, quickly change your edge from your heels to your toes, as if you were going to Surf the Wake aggressively. This will cause you to trip backwards over the wake. At the same time you're changing your edge, let go with your back arm so you can square up your back and shoulders to the wake (so they are parallel to the wake or shoreline). The faster you change your edge, the faster you will flip. (2) Rise (push with your legs) all the way up the wake and take your head straight up (not back) towards the sky. This is what gives you the height to complete the trick. It is important to keep your head squared up with your body; do not turn your head and look away from the boat. If you do these two things properly, you will do the Tantrum and be able to spot your landing on the last half of the trick. The rest is all up to you. If you have access to a trampoline, hop on and practice some back flips before taking to the water. That way, you'll be more accustomed to the Tantrum, and able to learn it faster.