Straight Airs

What it is

It's time to start learning some features! The kickers are the perfect place to start. We are going to start by building up nice and slowly so that you don't have to go off the top straight away!

How to do it

1. Approach the kicker with a very nice gentle cut
2. Stay nice and low and keep your weight directly on top of your board
3. Just before the kicker let go with your back hand
4. Keep your legs strong with weight on top of the board
5. As you go off the kicker, keep your arm strong and core engaged
6. Spot the landing and land as if you were landing on the ground

Common problems

• My feet slip out in front of me everytime I hit the kicker. This means that your weight is too far over your heels as you hit the kicker. Whenever you are on any feature you must keep your weight directly on top of the board and always stay low!
• I get pulled over when I go off the kicker. make sure to keep your arm strong and your core engaged to keep your legs under you.
• I slip out every time I land. Try to land with your weight equal on both legs and avoid relying on the handle to hold you up! Imagine you are jumping off a chair onto the ground!