How to Wake Back Flip on a Kneeboard

A high jump is vital when you do a full back flip off the wake on your kneeboard.

Things You'll Need

  • Safety Flags
  • Sunscreen
  • Kneeboards
  • Life Vests
  • Ski Boats
  • Water Ski Ropes
Show More

Instructions

    • 1

      Ride outside the right side of the wake.

    • 2

      Cut hard toward the wake, gathering as much speed as possible.

    • 3

      Level off your board right before you reach the wake by leaning slightly forward.

    • 4

      Jump up off the wake as your board hits it by leaning back and pulling the handle toward your right hip.

    • 5

      Release the rope with your left hand and throw your head and torso straight back as you launch off the wake.

    • 6

      Keep your right forearm at 90 degrees to your hip as you rotate to avoid rolling to the side.

    • 7

      Hold your right arm bent with your elbow close to your side and your forward arm extended.

    • 8

      Pull your knees hard toward your chest and swing your head far back to see your landing.

    • 9

      Make sure the nose of your board is slightly higher than the tail when you land.

    • 10

      Hold your position and lean against the board as you land. Grab the rope with your left hand.

Tips & Warnings

  • Attempt this jump only after you are very comfortable with wake-jump tricks. You will need a minimum of 2 feet of air for your nose to clear the water when you flip. To get this much air, your boat must have a big enough wake. If it doesn't, try having more people sit in the back of the boat, or try another boat.

  • If you are having trouble getting the nose of your board around, you might need to get more air. Get more speed on your cut by pulling harder on the rope, and pull your knees to your chest harder as you jump.

  • Always wear a life vest and observe proper boating safety practices when kneeboarding.

Related Searches:

Comments

You May Also Like

  • How to Do a 360 Backflip on a Trampoline

    Backflips are not easy to do on a trampoline. In fact, in gyms, you practice with special equipment to help you flip....

  • How to Backflip on a Trampoline

    A trampoline is a great piece of exercise equipment for both adults and kids to enjoy. You must be careful when using...

  • How to Do a Backflip Without Jumping

    Gymnastics is a popular sport and more and more people are getting involved in the activity. Some people participate in the sport...

  • How to Wake Jump on a Kneeboard

    Use the wake as a jump and landing ramp to catch air on your kneeboard. Master the simple wake jump before moving...

  • How to Do a Backflip Without Jumping

    Performing a backflip without jumping is not a typical gymnastic skill and should not be performed unless you are an amazing gymnast....

  • How to Customize Kneeboards

    Kneeboards provide sport and entertainment for water enthusiasts. They can be used for riding waves or towing someone behind a boat. As...

  • How to Flare on a Kneeboard

    Jump into the air and tweak your kneeboard back and up for a great flashy trick. It's easy to do - just...

  • How to Get Up on a Kneeboard

    Kneeboarding is a fun yet challenging activity. The actual process of kneeboarding isn't that challenging but getting up on the board can...

Related Ads

Featured