Bunny Hop 180
Description: Change direction outside wake by hopping into the air
Category: Intermediate
Point Value: 200
Tip on performing this trick: Similar to other Bunny Hop maneuvers, it is important load the line with a little resistence from the handle and a downward push on the tail of the board. When you get enough air to free the rear fin, rotate around to a revert position and transition your weight very similar to a Surface 180.
Half Cab (1 wake)
Description: Rider uses wake to get into air and then changes direction
Category: Intermediate
Point Value: 200
Tip on performing this trick: Starting from the fakie position (switchstance), the rider uses the wake to get into air and then changes direction.
Layback
Description: Rider lays back onto water, back touching water required (1 sec. min.)
Category: Intermediate
Point Value: 200
Tip on performing this trick: Gene Kornacki describes this as: "The best way to do a Layback is to edge out strong into the flats, slowly bend backwards and allow your board to come out of the water. Once you feel you're beginning to sink or you begin to lose speed, simply catch the edge of your board and pull yourself up with the handle. Don't pull too hard to get up you could end up with a head full of water and peeled back eyelids.
This trick is a great stepping stone for those of us who want to master the Tumble Turn. I keep trying to stay down longer and get my board higher out of the water."
Frontside Air (2 wakes)
Description: Toeside air, rider uses wake and must clear both wakes
Category: Intermediate
Point Value: 250
Tip on performing this trick: Just like the Backside Air over 2 wakes, it is very important to edge all the way through the wake... right as you approach the crest of the wake, most people ease up the pull and flatten out- not good. By easing up, you take away most of that tension the rope has built up and significantly lessens that force that pops you into the air. Keep in mind, your maximum speed should be at the TOP of the wake- not as you first make the cut or anytime during the cut. Best approach is to make a gradual turn into your carve, dig that edge in as you build up speed toward the wake, spring with your legs when you reach the wake and hold on until you're in the air.
Off the wake 360
Description: Rider uses wake (no air) to rotate board 360 degrees
Category: Intermediate
Point Value: 250
Tip on performing this trick: This trick can be one in progression from the Off-the-Wake 180. Ride up the wake, at the very top do a 360 without leaving the surface of the water and ride back down.
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