crashman Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 can you point me toward a good article or share with me some very basic tips regarding how to deal with a tailwind? I'm getting better and better- as long as there is no wind or a slight headwind, but I'm looking for some good solid adjustments to make when the wind is at my back. I've asked around at the club and I know this is an "age old" question but I appreciate your input. I'm looking for that next "ah-ha" moment. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tsixam Posted April 19, 2012 Baller Share Posted April 19, 2012 Dito, and really try to be patience in the turn to get a good angle so you get wide and early to the next ball. Tsixam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted April 19, 2012 Baller Share Posted April 19, 2012 @OB.....Because it is easier to maintain your width and speed in a slight tail wind, headwind causes decrease speed and loss of width at the bouy....IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted April 19, 2012 Baller Share Posted April 19, 2012 Back in the old days when I pulled too hard and too long I loved a headwind and hated the tail. Now that I lean less hard and keep connected to the handle better I love the tailwind and hate the head!!! In the tail as long as you "stay away from the boat", meaning stay on your line with good handle tension, you are wide, early, and easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Than_Bogan Posted April 19, 2012 Baller Share Posted April 19, 2012 Lots of good advice above. I'll echo patience as my key. It does no good to turn back into a slack rope, and the tail means you can make up ground behind the boat. Even if you do lose "connection" you can still run a tailwind pass feeling verrry late if you remain patient and don't force turns before their time. Also, i'm not sure exactly why but I find I need a lot more leg strength for tailwind runs and so they seem superhard in the early season while building waterski-specific muscles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller lcarnes Posted April 20, 2012 Baller Share Posted April 20, 2012 I got a great hint from Jack Travers over the winter. Start about two feet wider than normal and then pull out at the same time as normal. After learning this, I ran most tailwind passes with a tight line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashman Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 awesome- thanks for the advice. went out and gave it a go tonight. had some success at 30mph with wind 10-15 mph blowing straight down the course. Won't be long until it's time to speed it up some more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted April 20, 2012 Baller Share Posted April 20, 2012 One of the best tips that Mueller has given me is in regards to the pullout for a headwind/tailwind condition. He says that the set up there is what will dictate the rest of the pass. That if you get a good release into one, the rest of the pass will be fine no matter what the wind. He told me that instead of adjusting where you pull out, adjust how you roll up out of the move out. So in a tailwind, roll the ski up slowly into it's glide. But in a headwind, snap the ski up. The snap up will offset the headwind pressure against you. And the slow roll up will do the exact opposite. I'm finding it's only in extreme headwind/tailwind conditions now where I need to move the point where I make my move out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted April 20, 2012 Baller Share Posted April 20, 2012 @ShaneH sounds too complicated -- can't I just use the force??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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