Carving

Description

Carving is one of the fundamentals: the movements that build balance, a feel for the cable and confidence. Without these nothing else comes. Work on it on the System 2.0 with the instructor until it is automatic. Wide, fluid turns from one side of the lane to the other.

How it's done

1. 01

   Start from the pontoon with your knees to your chest and your arms straight: let the cable pull you up.

2. 02

   Find the base position: 60% of your weight on the back foot, eyes ahead, handle low on the hip.

3. 03

   Repeat the movement over a whole lap of the lake at a steady speed.

4. 04

   When it comes three times in a row without thinking, the trick is yours.

Common mistakes

• Pulling the handle to your chest: it tips you forward.
• Looking at the board instead of the carrier.
• Stiff legs: absorb with your knees.