Scott Wagenblast

13 Nov 13:41

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Have you tried different lines in the bowl? I think you could get more out of the corners if you approach it closer to this angle on backside turns for example. In your line in that clip you pass through the bottom of the corners. Think it would be easier to work on the lean and dipping your head if you're turning through the top of corner.

24 Oct 12:13

Nice, that's looking a lot smoother.

Not too far off, this is in Bradley Beach, NJ.

21 Oct 04:14

I only tried the C7s briefly at the skatepark, and think I'll stick to mainly using them on flatground. I was using CX and C5 trucks a lot at the skatepark, but past few months I've been riding Indy stage 4 trucks. I wanted to learn dropins on a traditional setup, and once I learned, I got side tracked with learning basic lip tricks on a mini ramp. I actually think the mini ramp tricks have helped with being more aware of where I am looking which has helped a little with my surfing.

I like the indy trucks a lot in the bowl as well.

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21 Oct 00:07

Finally starting to get some consistent forehand cutbacks in the water. I wouldn't say I learned it on the surf skate first, but once I started to get the feel for it in the water I could feel how the surf skate reinforced the mechanics during the weeks between surf sessions. I have the Carver CX trucks which are fun in the bowl, but I recently picked up a Carver C7 setup which I think is more responsive and fun on flatground. I feel like the C7 allows me to replicate the twisting motion and passing the coffee it little better than the CX. Been practicing some variation of this clip lately, and it's definitely helping in the water.

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18 Oct 11:06

I think the banked ramp would serve you better than the quarter pipe for the drill you are doing.

There's not much room on the quarter pipe before hitting the coping which is probably an added distraction. Bowl looked good.

19 May 07:05

After the first couple laps when you've built up some initial momentum, try thinking of getting most of your speed for the next wall by pumping down the wall you are on and projecting across the flat.

When you get to the next wall, I would focus on what Clay said about matching the angle of your hands and head to the angle of the ramp. Try a couple where you don't throw your hands up so high over your head on the way up.

Looking a lot more comfortable and smooth overall. Keep at it.

24 Apr 11:44

Nice progress. Looks like you just need more reps to get your confidence/comfort level up a little bit.

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06 Apr 03:42

Hah, recently picked up a set of indy stage 4 trucks after going from CX to C5 in a similar pursuit of mixing in some more traditional bowl skating along with the surf specific training. I am not interested in rails or grinds apart from maybe a carve grind or slash grind in the bowl, but hoping the indy setup will help me build up the nerve to learn to drop in.

I am taking it easy and still feeling out the indy trucks and how loose/tight to make them, but I find it's a very different feel than the C5s. Obviously can't turn as tight, but also can't turn your way out of trouble as easily as the surfskate trucks. I find I need to be more precise with my lines in the bowl since it's harder to make small adjustments with the tighter trucks.

My ollies are pretty bad either way, so can't provide much insight there!

01 Apr 11:01

Nice, looks like better coordination between upper and lower body.