How to Wake Back Flip on a Kneeboard

A high jump is vital when you do a full back flip off the wake on your kneeboard.

Things You'll Need

  • Safety Flags
  • Sunscreen
  • Kneeboards
  • Life Vests
  • Ski Boats
  • Water Ski Ropes
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Instructions

    • 1

      Ride outside the right side of the wake.

    • 2

      Cut hard toward the wake, gathering as much speed as possible.

    • 3

      Level off your board right before you reach the wake by leaning slightly forward.

    • 4

      Jump up off the wake as your board hits it by leaning back and pulling the handle toward your right hip.

    • 5

      Release the rope with your left hand and throw your head and torso straight back as you launch off the wake.

    • 6

      Keep your right forearm at 90 degrees to your hip as you rotate to avoid rolling to the side.

    • 7

      Hold your right arm bent with your elbow close to your side and your forward arm extended.

    • 8

      Pull your knees hard toward your chest and swing your head far back to see your landing.

    • 9

      Make sure the nose of your board is slightly higher than the tail when you land.

    • 10

      Hold your position and lean against the board as you land. Grab the rope with your left hand.