Fakie Riding - Chris Zuchlag
| Fakie riding involves riding the board
backwards. No longer is the tip going down the hill. A rider is using the same
principles as normal riding, but now you have a new front foot. |
The turn marks that are left in the snow resemble "C"
shape marks. When the "C" shape marks link together, you will continual
"S" shape marks.
Your upper body will be going straight down the fall line, while working
the board with your lower body.
 Front Foot Pressure |
Start on your edge with tail going down the hill. Stand up while
putting a lot of weight on your new front foot. Look in that direction, get the board
flat and drive to your new edge. |
| Fakie riding is a whole new experience and should be done on
general terrain at first. Take your time executing the Fakie slowly. If you rush the
Fakie you will catch your edge too early |
 Front Foot Pressure |
Front Foot Pressure |
Remember your tail is your tip, use the same riding style as if you
were riding normally - edge, flat, edge and repeat. |
Good luck with Fakie riding.
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