How to Ride a Wave Board
A wave board is quite similar to a skateboard in size; however, it possesses only a couple of wheels. You would need a twisting motion with your legs in order to ride a wave board efficiently. Wave is quite commonly used in street surfing, which is fast becoming a popular sport in different parts of the world.
Wave board is considered to be a combination of a snowboard, surfboard and skateboard. Riding a wave board appears to be quite a simple task but it involves a few techniques if you are to avoid falling down and maintaining a healthy speed.
Things Required:
– Wave board
– Knee cap
Instructions
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1
Start from a level spot
As a beginner, it is highly recommended that you start from a level spot as it will enhance your self-confidence. On the front section of the wave board, you should put your dominant foot.
It is advised that you put your foot as securely in the middle of the panel as you can because it will give you stability and ensure safety. -
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Push with the other foot
Having placed your dominant foot on the front side of the board, you should gently push off with your other foot before placing it quickly on the middle of the back panel. At this very moment, you should look to balance yourself. If you fail to get the desired balance, stop immediately and try again. -
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Mounting technique
Tilted away from you, set the wave board on its side and place your feet into position. You can now start to ride the board after tilting it back into an upright position. This technique is recommended for the beginners by many experts. -
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S-shape pattern
Once you have your balance, you may propel the wave board forward. In order to move the wave board forward, twist the front and back panels back and forth while keeping your knees slightly bent. The forward motion will appear as if you are repeating an S-shape pattern. -
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Turn the wave board
You may twist the front panel in the direction you wish to travel in order to turn the wave board. By practicing more and more, you will learn to turn safely. While turning, the key is to remember how much you should twist the wave board for each degree of turning radius. -
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Getting off the wave board
You can step off the wave board once it slows down and begins to tip. Slow down the wave board as much as possible while getting off it.
