Board off tips - why can't I board off?!?!?!

[kjorn]

Well.... I can get the board off. How do you get it back on?

Tail grab and it slips out of my fingers.

I wear a seat harness so grabbing the handle is almost impossible.

Is there some sort of technique? I watch Nick Jacobsen do a board off in a swimming pool... he makes it look so simple. He has lose foot straps I assume. What else?

[Toby]

It is easy. I have a seat harness too and get it back on in no time.

I assume you go down to the board instead of lifting the legs up?

Go to https://vimeo.com/ondemand/airstyle and get the "boardoff" section.
Explained in detail how to do it.

With the Vimeo app you can also download the section.

Or get the DVD on the "Airstyle" app in every App Store.

[deniska]

Hang bar on a tree and practice. It will take a few days

Then take it to water

[Toby]

That's so funny hanging onto the balcony

[deniska]

That's so funny hanging onto the balcony

it was easier setup than climbing a tree
some people get more serious setup:

[downunder]

^
That is blod.y awesome

Where can I sign? I know at least one guy who broke his leg practicing on a kids trampoline

[deniska]

one more setup i saw on the web..
you don't really need anyone pulling you up for board offs and most of the stuff..

[deniska]

Well.... I can get the board off. How do you get it back on?

Tail grab and it slips out of my fingers.

many people glue a piece of rubber or styrofoam to the board where your thumb would be..
Check Dimitri's videos

[socommk23]

Could you wax the board for more grip?

[Toby]

Yes, you could.
But a good handle or rail grab are much better.