Bones,
I’m no expert on switch riding. I get very shaky and unstable as soon as I get up switch or try a 180. However, I’ve learned a couple of things from the guys I wakeboard with.
1. Doing a 180 either to the center of the wake or wake-to-wake is easier if you go on your toe side instead of heal side.
2. To make the transition, you start with the rope at your lead hip, which is normal for this sport. Then as you make your jump to the center of the wake, move he rope to your back hip (in this case it would be your left hip). This will automatically make the board rotate and start the transition for you. You should not have to force the board to rotate; it should be a smooth process.
It’s easy for me to say when I can’t do it myself. I just started doing 180’s to the center of the wake this past weekend. It will take some time to stick that trick, but I definitely found it easier on the toe side and was able to get lined up properly to land, I just couldn’t maintain the balance I needed and ended up on my tail as well.
John
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