| How to Jump when Wakeboarding Posted: 25 May 2019 01:00 AM PDT Getting big air is one of the most thrilling parts of learning how to wakeboard. Before you can jump, you need to know the basics of balancing and steering. Put those skills to use by learning how to ollie, which is a jump you do in open water without a wake. If you're looking for more hang time, steer toward the wake to jump it. Practice basic jumps and variations on them to fly further through the air or even lead into more tricks. EditPerforming an Ollie - Ride behind the boat with the tow rope in front of you. Position yourself in the center of the wake with your board pointed towards the boat. Start with your dominant side forward for an easier time practicing the trick. Hold the rope in front of your chest with both of your hands on the handle, and bend your arms so that you are able to hold the rope in front of your chest while still standing upright.[1]
- Keep your dominant or stronger hand on the rope at all times. Use it to maintain your balance and stay upright throughout the jump.
- Balance your weight evenly between both your legs to maintain your balance as you move across the water.
- Bend your knees when you're ready to jump. Bend slightly, but don't lose your balance. Keep your head and chest up with your back straight as much as possible. If you lean forward, you might end up getting the wrong kind of air, face-planting into the water instead of leaping out of it.[2]
- Leaning backward also throws off your balance, so lean only when you need to in order to stabilize the board. Maintain a strong base with your legs and monitor your balance on the board at all times.
- Shift your weight onto your back leg to start the jump. Ollies are all about popping your wakeboard into the air with a sudden burst of energy. Lean back on the board very slightly to transfer your weight to your back foot. Stay in your bent-knee stance with your hands on the rope ahead of you to maintain your balance as much as possible.[3]
- Try to avoid moving your torso at all. If you move your torso, you might end up leaning forward and losing your balance. Crouch down slightly by bending your knees.
- Lift your front leg up while popping the board with your back leg. Move in one fluid motion immediately after transferring your weight to your back leg. Think of the ollie as a balanced reaction. Your front and back legs have to move at the same time in opposite directions for the trick to work. Push down with your back leg so the board rises with your front leg.[4]
- Many wakeboarders like to remove their trailing hand from the rope. Doing this helps you stay balanced with your board straight and your body oriented in a sideways position.
- Raise your back leg to stabilize the board while you're in the air. You have successfully launched yourself into the air. Now, all you have to do is keep your cool to land safely! Shift your weight to your front foot so the back end of the board rises. Then, level out the board when you reach the peak of your jump, which is when you feel the board stop rising and begin heading back toward the water.[5]
- When you're preparing for the landing, your best bet is to keep the back end of the board a little lower than the front end. It helps you avoid a wipeout. Instead of leveling out the board completely, focus on staying balanced.
- You may feel tempted to stand up at first. It's an easy mistake to make when you're in the rush of a successful trick, but try to stay calm and move quickly. Keep your feet planted on the board and maintain your momentum from the push-off you did to lift off of the water.
- Bend your knees to absorb the impact as you land. Basically, stay in a crouched position as much as possible throughout the trick. You do have to extend your legs when you jump out of the water, but get back into a stable position at the peak of your jump. This isn't too tough to do if you use the movement of your back leg to get back into a crouching stance. Hold that position as you hit the water to absorb the impact.[6]
- Ollies are fun ways to jump without a wake. Many wakeboarders use this trick to spin, jump obstacles, or grind on top of them. If you're thinking of trying that, stay safe by mastering the trick first before approaching any solid obstacles in the water.
EditJumping the Wake - Turn your board to move as far away from the wake as possible. Trail behind the boat until you establish your balance and gain momentum. When you're ready to jump, steer the wakeboard toward either side of the boat. The travels all the way past the boat, although the exact distance depends on the length of your rope. The side you choose doesn't matter, so go wherever you feel most comfortable navigating.[7]
- Balancing and steering are some of the basic techniques you practice when you first learn to wakeboard. Balance as you move by standing with your dominant leg forward, your knees bent, and your hands on the rope.
- To steer the wakeboard, pull the rope away from the boat. The board moves in the direction you pull the rope. You don't need to move your legs at all to steer.
- Change direction with your lower body to move back toward the boat. Wait until you feel yourself being pulled back toward the wake. As soon as you feel it, steer the board back with your lower body. Keep your knees bent, leaning back slightly on your heels to put your weight on the back edge of the board.[8]
- Hold yourself steady as your board cuts back. Use your body weight to maintain your balance as you lean toward the toe and heel edges. These edges steer the board in opposite directions, so lean toward the heel edge to turn the board back to the boat at a faster rate.
- Pull the rope until it is near your front hip. Position the rope handle about ahead of you. Turn your chest and front shoulder slightly to face the boat. Don't turn the rest of your torso, since doing so could throw you off-balance.[9]
- Holding the rope this way adds tension to it, also called loading the line. Loading the line increases the air you get during the jump.
- Stand up tall as you hit the wake to jump out of the water. Pretend like you're jumping out of the water. As soon as the board reaches the top of the wake, pop up into a standing position. This can be a little tricky to time at first, but the better your timing is, the more hang time you can get.[10]
- Pull the line toward your hip if you haven't already. Keep the line tense with the rope handle right in front of your hip to maintain your posture.
- While you're in the air, monitor your board's positioning. Leaning forward causes the board to tilt forward, which means a wipeout when you land. Always lean back the entire time to keep your weight on your heels.
- Keep your back straight and bend your knees as you land. Continue leaning back slightly as you travel through the air, making sure your back stays aligned with the heel edge of your board. Bend your knees again to form a strong base that absorbs the impact of the board hitting the water. After landing, use the rope and your weight again to steer away from the wake and regain control of the board.[11]
- Try to land at about a 45-degree angle. Don't point the board toward the boat and don't turn completely perpendicular to it either.
EditMastering Variations on Wake Jumps - Move in a wide arc without using your legs for a beginner's jump. This technique is very similar to the basic wake jump except you don't straighten your legs when you hit the wake. Move away from the wake as far as you can, then cut back in. When you hit the wake, stay in a crouched position until you land.[12]
- Since you aren't lifting with your legs, you need more speed to clear the wake. Cut in sharply toward the wake by leaning on your heels to turn the board. This is a good way to practice basic board control, especially if you're having trouble timing jumps with your legs.
- Many beginners perform this type of jump by accident. They assume that speed is enough for a big jump. Without a good push from your legs, you won't get much height this way.
- Travel in a shorter arc to clear the wake with less hang time. Start moving away from the boat, but cut back in before the board reaches the end of its arc. When you hit the wake, maintain your balance but don't push off. Lean back with your weight on your heels until the board hits the water.[13]
- This is often called a speed jump. It's a quick way to get to the other side of the wake. You don't get much air, but it is handy as a transition and for jumping practice.
- Increase your board speed and push off harder to jump further. Combining a fast board with plenty of leg power enables you to clear the entire wake. Steer away from the boat as you normally would. Instead of moving back toward the boat in a wide arc, cut back toward the wake at a sharper angle by leaning on your heels, turning the board manually toward the wake. When you hit the top of the wake, push off with your legs to launch yourself further.[14]
- This type of jump requires more strength to control the line tension. You also land on the flat part of the water outside of the wake, so losing your balance is easier.
- Cut in at a more aggressive angle and push for a regular jump. Instead of moving away from the boat as far as possible, cut back in when you're about halfway from the maximum distance you can travel to the side. Straighten your legs with a big push when you hit the wake. Performing this jump puts a lot of tension on the line and pressure against the edge of your board. When you do it correctly, the line tension makes it perfect for tricks like backrolls..[15]
- This type of jump nets you a similar hang time to the standard wake jump. The difference is that the sharp angle in this jump puts more tension on the line and requires better board control.
- The basic wake jump is perfect for basic tricks like handlebar spins and board grabs. Use other variations for tricks that require more air or rope tension.
- As you gain experience jumping, try using a longer rope or a speedier boat to catch more air.[16]
- An important part of doing a jump is keeping a progressive edge, which means moving in an arc away and back toward the wake. Put your weight on your heels or toes to pick up speed.[17]
- To prepare for a jump, try keeping your eyes on your travel angle and the spot you wish to launch from. Visualize the jump.
- Jumping on a wakeboard can be painful. Master the basics, such as wakeboard control and steering, before attempting to do tricks. Remember to bend your knees so they don't lock when you land.
- Jumping obstacles is dangerous for inexperienced wakeboarders. Leave trick jumps and grind tricks to the professionals unless you have plenty of experience jumping in open water.
EditThings You'll Need - Boat
- Wakeboard
- Wakeboard tow rope
- Water
- Boat driver
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| How to Use Guest Mode on Google Chrome Posted: 24 May 2019 05:00 PM PDT Google Chrome has a "Guest Mode" feature that provides a blank profile for someone who's temporarily using Chrome. It can be helpful when you want to use a public computer or someone wants to borrow your computer. When you exit Guest Mode on Chrome, your browsing activity will automatically be deleted. This wikiHow article will teach you how to enable Guest Mode on Chrome browser. EditOpening Guest Mode - Open the Google Chrome app. It's the icon with a red, yellow, green, and blue sphere. Make sure that your app is up to date.
- Click on your profile (people) icon, at the top right. A menu panel will appear.
- Click on the option. A new window will open after doing so. You will see the "You're browsing as a Guest" message on the new guest tab.
- Browse the internet in Guest Mode. Pages you view in the Guest window won't appear in the browser history. Also, this mode won't leave other traces, like stored cookies, after you close all open Guest windows.
EditExiting Guest Mode - Click on the "Guest" icon at the top right corner of the app. It's located next to the three-dot (⋮) menu. A menu panel will show up.
- Click on . Your browsing history, cookies, and site data will be deleted after do so. That's it!
- Guest Mode stops Chrome from saving your browsing activity.
- Your activities in Guest Mode will still be visible to websites that you visit, your internet service provider, and whoever runs the network you're using.
- Guest Mode isn't available on mobile devices.
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| How to Hang a Bear Bag Posted: 24 May 2019 09:00 AM PDT When you're setting up your campsite, one of the first things you'll want to do is hang a bear bag to protect your food and campsite from bears and other wild animals. Fill a waterproof nylon sack with your food, trash, and heavily scented items such as sunscreen, bug spray, or toothpaste. Start hanging your bag early in the day so you have plenty of light and plenty of time for re-dos. If you don't have much to hang, the Pacific Crest Trail or PCT method works best. If you have a lot of food, the Counterbalance method is best because it uses two bags. EditHanging a Single Bag with the PCT Method - Choose a spot to hang your bag. Aim for something at least away from your sleeping and cooking area. Your setup should be in the form of a triangle, with both the bear bag and cooking area downwind from your tent so the wind doesn't blow the scent of food towards your campground.[1]
- If you're in an area with a high grizzly bear population, aim for a spot at least away from your campsite.
- Find a tree with a strong trunk and a high branch. This method requires a higher branch because the rope isn't secured to the tree, so the bag will drop a bit when you release it. The branch should be at least from the ground. Make sure the branch extends at least away from the base of the tree. [2]
- This method is more bear-safe than tying the rope to the tree. Because the bag hangs from the tree, bears can't slash at your rope and drop your bag.
- Pine forests are great for this method because there are a lot of large trees with overhanging branches.
- Throw your rope over the branch. Tie a rock to a length of nylon cord to weight your rope. Wrap the cord around it tightly several times before knotting to make sure it's secure. Carefully toss the end of the rope tied to the rock over the branch, and let the weight of the rock pull the rope down. Untie the rock and hold onto both ends of the rope.[3]
- Instead of a rock, you can also use a small bag or old sock filled with gravel as a weight.
- Attach your bear bag to the rope. Attach a carabiner onto one end of the rope, and then clip the carabiner to your bear bag. Feed the loose end of the rope through the carabiner. Pull on the loose end of the rope to raise your bag up to the tree branch.[4]
- Make a toggle. Find a small stick, and tie it onto the rope as high as you can using a clove hitch knot. When you let go, the stick will jam in the carabiner, anchoring the bag in place. [5]
- When the bag is hung correctly, it should hang at least from the ground and away from the trunk of the tree.
- Place any items you may need to use regularly like toiletries in a small bag clipped to the toggle for easy access.
EditHanging Two Bags with the Counterbalance Method - Find a tree with a live branch. Make sure the branch is at least off the ground,and extends at least away from the tree. You want a branch that's at least in diameter at the spot where you're going to place the rope.[6]
- Check below the branch for other branches that could support a bear's weight.
- Toss your rope over the branch. Use enough rope to go over the branch and hang over the other side. Pull on the short end until both ends are near the ground. [7]
- Attach the first bag. Split your bear bag items into two bags, and tie one end of the rope to one of your bags. If your bag has a strap, loop, or drawstring, attach a carabiner to the bag and tie the rope to the carabiner. Pull on the loose end of the rope to raise the bag as high as it will go.
- Make sure the weight distribution is equal between the bags so they will counterbalance each other effectively.
- Attach the second bag. Ask a friend to hold the rope in place so the first bag stays in the air. Tie the second bag onto the other side of the rope. Attach the bag as high on the rope as you can reach. [8]
- Use the extra rope to create a loop that you can use as a handle to retrieve your bags later on with a long stick.
- Let go of both ends of the rope. The weight of the second bag will cause the first bag to drop and will pull the second bag off the ground. The second bag should be nearly at a level height with the first bag.
- Push the second bag out of reach. Using a long stick or hiking pole, push on the bottom of the second bag to raise it higher in the air. This will lower the first bag somewhat. Keep pushing until both bags are level with each other, and are at least above the ground.[9]
- Always take your food with you when you leave your campsite.
- If you're currently menstruating, make sure you include your used tampons in your bear bag.
- Canned food can be left out as the can blocks the scent of the food
EditThings You'll Need - At least of lightweight nylon cord
- Waterproof nylon stuff sacks for your food, garbage, and scented items
- Two carabiners
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