barrel roll question

[fals3illusion]

ok i was always wondering if i put one strap in the front (left) and the other in my foothold will it be easier to do a roll,

reason im asking is you can get down faster and your center of gravity will be lower for rotation

does/has anyone tried that and wondering if it would be easier for me to learn like that?

oh and its for flatwater too

 

[WaveDemon]

no

 

[Big Kahuna]

flat water, that seems like it would be really difficult to get your rotation.

 

[E rok Wilbs]

I rode a buddy's ski a few weekends ago and he has holds with a strap in the front left of the tray. I found myself rolling it with my left foot in the strap. It felt a little easier to me but I also wasn't used to all the weight so far forward. Rolls were more like over rotated inverted stabs. I would give it a try and see how you like it, you might find that it could be easier to do some tricks with the strap but with others keep both in the holds. Also it all depends on if the ski is nose high or nose heavy. Just my $.02

 

[stanton]

i couldnt imagine getting past 1/2 way on a surfstance roll on flatwater.