How to Nose Dip Air on a Kneeboard

Jump off the wake on your kneeboard and point the nose down while in the air for a good intermediate-level trick.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately challenging

Things You’ll Need:

• Safety Flags
• Sunscreen
• Kneeboards
• Life Vests
• Ski Boats
• Water Ski Ropes
• Wet Suits

1. Start from the left side of the boat and cut hard toward the wake, gathering as much speed as possible.
2. Jump hard off the crest of the wake, keeping your head and torso facing the same direction you're traveling in. You'll need at least 2 1/2 feet of air to avoid catching your nose on this trick.
3. Push your knees down toward the water and lean far back from your waist, arching your back and shoulders.
4. Let go of the rope with your right hand and extend it back and over your head.
5. Point the nose of your board down toward the water by the combined action of pushing down with your knees and arching your back.
6. Pull your knees back to your chest and straighten your back to raise the nose of your board as you begin to descend in the air.
7. Grab back onto the rope handle with your right hand.
8. Land with your board's nose slightly higher than its tail.
9. Keep your weight back and the handle close to your body when you land.

Tips & Warnings

• Arching your back and pushing down with your knees are the keys to a good nose dip. Use your stomach muscles and avoid leaning back in the air.
• Advanced tricksters can aim to get the board perpendicular to the water.
• Always wear a life vest and observe proper boating safety when kneeboarding.