Sunday, July 29, 2007

Trick: Toeside Back Roll to Revert


Description: Toeside Back Roll with 180-degree rotation, landing switch.
The Toeside Back Roll is the root of this trick, so you must learn it first. The difference between the two is that you have to start wider and ΠΌ edge in harder when approaching the wakes.

How to perform this trick: Start 20 to 25 feet outside of the wake, turn slowly and lock yourself into a reasonably hard edge all the way into the base of the wake. At the base of the wake, start to rise (pushing with your legs), just as you would with the Toeside Back Roll. Once you leave the wake, you will feel pressure on your back arm. Using that pressure, pull the handle into your trailing (back) hip with your back arm. You may find it easier to rotate this trick if you let go with your front hand and pull yourself to revert using only your back arm. Either way, this will help you to initiate the 180 and allow you to land switch. You will be able to spot your landing easily with this trick. Remember that you're landing switch and to keep your momentum moving out, away from the wake.