failed back roll

[dickboxers]

My failed first attempt at a backroll. the second and third attempt in got more inverted, but lost air. In the end they were all bad. can't wait to try again.

[87SunSportMikeyD]

Are you using ballast? Try to make the driver aware of the need to have the ballast balanced from side to side. Add weight (100lbs or one person or so) to the washy side untill there is no washy side. What is your speed? How is your wakeplate set?

Approach the wake just like a wake to wake jump. Back straight, chest out, leaning back away from the boat, handle in somewhat tight to your hips (!!). Hold that right through the wake while you spin upside down. Then pin your chin to your lead shoulder to spot the landing.

[dickboxers]

i been wanting to ask ya'll about my wake plate. it is fixed. it can't go up or down so it is just flat

[87SunSportMikeyD]

No turnbuckles to adjust it? Weird! Flat is pretty good all-around imho.

[dickboxers]

it has the turnbuckles but the plate is solid. if it move up or down it would bend

[wakejmpr]

I'm not sure what to suggest about your wakeplate problem I can however suggest that you follow this link and try what this instructional video has to offer. It's actually a really easy way to learn the backroll. If you do reach step I would be willing to bet you nail it within two or three sets.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgNhC...e_gdata_player