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erikhakman



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PostPosted: Wed Jun 09, 2021 8:19 am    Post subject: Gecko Flaka! Reply with quote

The GECKO is a great light wind exercise for Flakas and a fun trick in it's own right. If you can do Upwind 360's and you're looking for a new challenge you should definitely give it a shot!

https://youtu.be/Tc8Tk70cLmc
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Ugly_Bird



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 10, 2021 5:43 pm    Post subject: Re: Gecko Flaka! Reply with quote

erikhakman wrote:
The GECKO is a great light wind exercise for Flakas and a fun trick in it's own right. If you can do Upwind 360's and you're looking for a new challenge you should definitely give it a shot!

https://youtu.be/Tc8Tk70cLmc


Is it doable with 130L freeride board?
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erikhakman



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PostPosted: Fri Jun 11, 2021 6:00 am    Post subject: Re: Gecko Flaka! Reply with quote

Ugly_Bird wrote:
erikhakman wrote:
The GECKO is a great light wind exercise for Flakas and a fun trick in it's own right. If you can do Upwind 360's and you're looking for a new challenge you should definitely give it a shot!

https://youtu.be/Tc8Tk70cLmc


Is it doable with 130L freeride board?


I've never tried on anything over 110 but it might be doable with a center strap setup and a lot of mast base/back foot loading. I wouldn't recommend it though, you'd be putting you ankles under a lot of strain.

If you're done with the Upwind 360 and want to move on to more difficult moves (like the Gecko/Air Jibe) you would most definitely enjoy a 100L freestyle board. The new shapes are super stable and user friendly!
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mrgybe



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PostPosted: Fri Jun 11, 2021 3:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Excellent tutorial. Thanks!
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erikhakman



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PostPosted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 12:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

mrgybe wrote:
Excellent tutorial. Thanks!


Thanks, glad you liked it! New one out today!
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