Is there any tips to do a 360 on a wakeboard?

Question

I can clear the wake good and i have tried to do the 360 a few times but i cant get down the rotation it seams really awkward and i was wondering other than a trampoline, is there any tips to do a 360?

Answer 1

Try to spin 180s first which should be pretty straight forward. To do a 360 spin, don't rush it at first. Get into a boardslide with your handle close to your hip, knees bent and your body a little more crouched. Again, the key to the spin is really to lock your posture because you want to keep your board flat throughout the trick, unlike a surface 360 on the water where you have to keep changing edges.

Initiate the spin by pulling your handle to your back hip (for a backside frontside spin). As you do this, you want to turn your whole body in unison. That is, make sure your shoulders, knees and board remained in lined. The tabletop surface has very little resistence, so this should not be too hard to maintain. Leading too much with your head or shoulders may throw you off balance.

You need to feel that your weight is evenly distributed over your heel and toes as you spin. Keeping the handle close to your hip, reach around for the handle pass and get ready to ride away!

The key is really to keep the momentum going once you start the spin. Don't hesitate and focus on keeping your weight evenly distributed over the board. Unlike surface spins on the water, there is no edge to catch on the table top, so it may actually be easier.

Answer 2

Pick up a copy of 'The Book' Wakeboard Instructional DVD series.  Disk 4 covers spins in detail.  Instructions are from multiple angles and explained in detail.  A must have....