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HydroSliding Guide
by hydrosliders.com on July 10, 2007
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HydroSliding Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Intro: HydroSliding Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Step 1: The Launch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Step 2: The Jump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Step 3: Extra Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Intro: HydroSliding Guide
Now, I am aware there is a video on HydroSliding on here... but to me it seemed more like a... history of the sport, and not so much a guide. I have taught over 30 people
how to HydroSlide in the course of my business and leisure time with the product, so I think I have a fairly good background to give you EVERY tip I have.
I suggest doing "View All Pages On One"
Step 1:The Launch
Now... To start of with, grip your HydroSlider by the handlebars. Place the bottom/larger foil over the edge of the dock, as seen at the 13 second mark. The bottom foil
should be about 2 inches above the water, but if you are a little shorter, just under the surface MAY be okay.
Now, The pushoff is very important. You can't run before you can walk, and you can't learn to RIDE the HydroSlider before you learn to Launch the HydroSlider. Placing
one foot near the stepboard, and one foot OVER THE EDGE... with the front of the foot hanging over the edge, PUSH OFF HARD with the dockbound foot. Watch how
strongly the girl in the video launches. The #1 problem with learning is not launching hard enough. As you launch, place your first foot on the stepboard... and then your
second foot.
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Step 2:The Jump
HydroSliding is a full body workout. The arms, the legs, and the core. The core is forced to keep balance. The arms and legs BOTH (many people try to use just arms or
legs) contribute to the power of moving the HydroSlider. Arms and Legs both Push down together. It is not an alternating motion. You push down and jump at the same
time. NOW many people will push-pull. There is no pulling when jumping because the spring will recoil your arms back to the proper position to push again. YOU WILL
pull back up the first few times. Just realize that you shouldn't. If your front counter-balance (the traingular yellow piece) flops up in the air, you are pulling up.
Depending on the weight setting, you either need VERY fast but lightfooted jumps, or semi-fast STRONG jumps. The heavier the setting, the stronger the jumps need to
be.
So, we have non-alternating jumps-pushes... now we need to talk about foot placement. Your feet should be as near to the front of the stepboard as you can put them,
and you should be jumping on the BALLS of your feet. Many people try to jump with their whole feet, but your ankles/calves absorb most of your energy, so it doesn't
work well. Watch the wahine in the video.
Step 3:Extra Help
Alright... Troubleshooting time.
If your HydroSlider nose dives, you are either slamming the front counter-balance too hard into the water, or sending it in at an angle, or leaning too far forward. Lean
BACK.
If you front counterbalance bounces along the surface of the water, and you eventually sink, you are leaning too far back, or you are pulling up with the arms. DO NOT
PULL UP. THE SPRING WILL REPLACE you to the correct arm position to push down again.
If you can go for a little and then sink, you are not jumping/pumping strongly enough/quick enough. This machine takes an okay amount of energy to power. If you know
what you are doing you can obviously maximize efficiency, but at the start, you need to go out there and treat the HydroSlider like you want to kill it by riding it too hard.
Turning- Turning is where most experience riders fall. The tighter the turn, the more energy needed to keep moving forward. Most forward momentum is lost on turns.
Now, typically you want to jump on the outside foot of the turn (turning right, jump on the left foot), but if you find that either side is sinking more than the other, increase
your weight on that side.
When swimming the HydroSlider back to shore, I prefer to grab the front counter-balance and swim like that, as it lessens the risk of kicking a metal/sharp part, which can
hurt! Be aware of your and others' bodies in relation to the HydroSlider, as it has some sharp parts.
Floats- I suggest keeping both floats on while learning. After you are an experience rider, I suggest keeping the upper float on... this helps enormously when swimming
the HydroSlider back if you sink... The HydroSlider WILL FLOAT despite not having any floats, but it is much harder to pull it back to shore.
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Any questions? Visit http://www.HydroSliders.com (my website). My phone number is also listed there for people who desperately need help learning.
Enjoy the video, and enjoy HYDROSLIDING!
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Comments
13 comments Add Comment
runner406 says: Mar 22, 2011. 7:42 PM REPLY
well this one definitly gets the hottest babeon the site award lol i didnt really care about what was being made , just wanted to see the chic lol
bobby0 says: Sep 9, 2010. 3:44 AM REPLY
Not too sure it will take off. Imagine bouncing your way out into the middle of the ocean and then having to come back again!
macrumpton says: Jun 6, 2009. 10:50 AM REPLY
This is the first video I have seen of a woman using the device, and I have to say it really improves the watching experience.
The problem with these devices is that once you stop there is no way to start again, as the drag is too great with both you and the frame of the device in the
water. This problem was solved by Parker Macready:
http://www.instructables.com/id/HydroSliding-Guide/
But his solution was quite heavy, so it limited it's range.
meritsetgo says: Feb 25, 2009. 6:15 PM REPLY
isn't this "instructble" really advertising?????? heck i can teach you to drive if you buy a car from me!
scott48114 says: Oct 27, 2008. 9:14 AM REPLY
How long can a typical person keep the thing going? Are we talking seconds, minutes, half-hour? This is VERY cool. I might need one. Live on a lake.
AustralLord says: Feb 29, 2008. 5:04 PM REPLY
I like the technique! *wink*wink*
TossManual says: Feb 28, 2008. 11:41 AM REPLY
The babe is a major upgrade from his original video. Should generate a lot more interest than a guy in a full wed suit! 8)
AustralLord says: Feb 29, 2008. 5:02 PM REPLY
Seriously, but the pics are blurry.
incorrigible packrat says: Sep 6, 2007. 8:25 AM REPLY
This thing reminds me of the orally actuated transportation device, that Mr. Garrison built one time on South Park.
Mario2007 says: Nov 10, 2007. 9:39 PM REPLY
LMAO !!
x007steep says: Jul 11, 2007. 3:42 AM REPLY
while i enjoyed watching the girl bounce up and down on the thingy i would have to say that this is the stupidest "sport" i have ever witnessed
macdadyabc says: Jul 10, 2007. 9:31 PM REPLY
boobs
sam noyoun says: Jul 10, 2007. 7:01 PM REPLY
My oh my... that thing is a babe magnet! It's not your phone number I want, it's hers!!!