How to Do a Back-to-Front 180 on a Kneeboard

Learning to spin 180 degrees from a backward to a forward riding position on a kneeboard will prepare you for more complex spin maneuvers. Here are the basics.

Things You'll Need

  • Kneeboards
  • Life Vests
  • Surfing Wet Suits
  • Water Ski Ropes
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Instructions

    • 1

      Learn the front-to-back 180 (see "How to Do a Front-to-Back 180 on a Kneeboard") to get into the backward riding position.

    • 2

      Ride backward directly behind the boat, with your palms facing up on the handle.

    • 3

      Keep you head up as you begin to turn.

    • 4

      Release the handle with your right hand while rotating your head and torso to the left.

    • 5

      Lean away from the boat at all times.

    • 6

      Transfer your weight from the nose to the tail, remembering to lean against the pull of the rope.

    • 7

      Swing your right hand around to grab the handle in front of you.

    • 8

      Resume normal riding.