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| Learning the forward Loop |
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| Written by Kevin Pritchard | |
| Friday, 02 May 2008 | |
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Front loops are something every windsurfer early on aspires to ad to their "trick bag". Without a doubt throwing big front loops gets the attention of anyone on and off the water. The pro's now throw them switch stance and with duck gybes thrown in the mix. But we all have to start somewhere first. Matt Pritchard explains how. Slide your back hand about 6 inches further back than normal sailing. Bear off the wind and hit a steep piece of chop. Don't try to jump very high. Once you leave the water, immediately push your front hand forward and tuck your head so that you are looking back to the beach. I usually close my eyes. Be sure to PULL really hard with your backhand as you are pushing with your front hand. DRIVE the mast forward with a lot of power. If you can imagine what you are doing with your arms, you have to do this with your legs as well. You really have to pull the back leg up and around at the same time you are pulling with your back hand. You have to act like a lever and keep everything tight- get yourself into a ball-like position. If you do all that, you should have no problem getting around. Quick TIPS: Grip really hard with your toes so that when you leave the water you are lifting up the windward rail to get wind under your board. This will help with your rotation. DO NOT EVER LOOK AT THE WATER. CLOSE YOUR EYES, TUCK YOUR HEAD AND GO FOR IT. DON'T LET GO. With 100% commitment you will at least land on your back. Remember, wherever you look, there you will go.
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