5 SIMPLE STEPS TO JIBING BY WYATT (DELTA CLINIC 8/21)

[wyattmiller]

5 Simple tips to Jibing.

I have seen a bunch of lengthy forum discussions on jibing recently and I know it is hard for anyone to focus on more than 1 or two things during a high speed transition, so I thought I would provide 5 to make it just confusing enough.

Most instructors focus on what you should do. I like to focus on what most poor jibers don’t do.

#1 Front Foot Pressure: You should initiate your jibe by putting all the pressure you can muster into your front foot strap and onto the ball of your front foot. Front foot pressure should be the constant throughout your jibe while back foot pressure should be used to dictate the radius of your jibe.


#2 Look under the boom: at the water downwind of the nose of our board. This will keep you crouched down with your knees and arms bent. If you look over the boom you will kill STEP #1.


#3 Make sure it is in your mental checklist to slide your front hand all the way forward on the boom (towards the mast) just before you get ready to flip the sail. This will ensure the sail is able to flip cleanly.


#4 Actively Flip the Sail: This is the most frequently forgotten step. To ensure the sail flips quickly and efficiently when you want it to flip. And to ensure it lands in front of you after the flip (not behind you, that is bad),YOU MUST!: Actively flip the sail by sweeping your front hand from one shoulder in the direction of your other shoulder across your chest. (Practice this with a sail on the beach.)


#5 Click your heels together, when switching your feet, making sure to cross the centerline of the board as you bring your old front foot back. Crossing the center line with your old front foot cause you to weight the inside (turning) rail and keep the board turning in the right direction. Make sure your new front foot goes all the way up to the mast base to help distribute your weight.

[wyattmiller]

JIbing , Duck Jibes, and Carve 360 Clinic
@ THE DELTA or CRISSY to be determined Thurs/Fri
Saturday, August 21st
$75 Includes Lunch and Libations

Event: Join Pro-Rider Wyatt Miller in the DELTA for a Freestyle Clinic. In the clinic you will learn the fundamentals of Jibing as well as new fun trick jibes and carve 360's to impress your buds. Take advantage of instruction from a professional freestyler and give your sessions new energy!

Wyatt is the 2007 Gorge Freestyle Champion. Sponsored by: Naish Boards and Sails, Dakine, Pro-Limit wetsuits, Mean Line fins, Kaenon Polarized and H2O Audio Mp3. Wyatt currently sails full-time in Maui, the Gorge, and the Bay Area. Check out wyattmillerwindsurfing.com for more info.

What to Bring: You should bring the gear you would normally sail on plus your smallest sail for on land practice.

Schedule: 11:00-12:30 On-land training and longboard discussion.
12:30-1:00 Lunch Break.
1:00-2:00 On-land training discussing shortboard maneuvering.
2:00-4:30 On-water instruction session w/ shortboard.
4:30 on Beer Debriefing session.

Call or email Wyatt Miller to sign up. Space is limited. You must reserve your spot in advance.
Email Wyattmiller525@gmail.com or call 510-375-1934 to sign up.

[wyattmiller]

So it looks like we will run the clinic in the DELTA this Saturday.

There is still room for anyone who would like to Join.

Should be windy and warm.