- Location
- Grand Rapids
With help from Eric Malone, I will try to explain the way i do my setup wakes. Setup wakes differ when doing different types of tricks. First lets talk about the Backflip setup wake;
1. To start a setup wake, approach the first turn a a slow to mid constant rate.
2. Begin your sharp 50 Degree angle.
3. Watch both sides of the wake and begin to judge a good time to start your 180 Degree turn.
4. Make your 180 degree turn and approach the setup wake at any speed you desire.
5. For backflips I usually prehop and start the rocker momentum right before hitting the wave, plant the nose right into the beginning of the setup wake.
6. Hit the wake when both sides of your wake come together.
1. To start a setup wake, approach the first turn a a slow to mid constant rate.
2. Begin your sharp 50 Degree angle.
3. Watch both sides of the wake and begin to judge a good time to start your 180 Degree turn.
4. Make your 180 degree turn and approach the setup wake at any speed you desire.
5. For backflips I usually prehop and start the rocker momentum right before hitting the wave, plant the nose right into the beginning of the setup wake.
6. Hit the wake when both sides of your wake come together.
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