Author: Mike Scwhenne
Photos: Mike Isler

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Basic Grab Index - Regular
Basic Grab Index - Goofy
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Mute Grab: Front hand grabs the toeside edge of the board between the bindings or in front of the front foot

Left Foot Forward (Regular) How To

1. Regular Foot Mute Grab

   Build Muscle Memory - Prepare for this grab by doing several wake jumps using the following technique. Once you're in the air, bring both of your legs up to your body. Don't try to grab yet, that's Step 2. Once you're solid on this activity, move on to Step 2.
2. Get Your Grab On - Now all you have to do is let go of the rope with your left hand and reach down with your arm (not your body) and grab the board in between your legs on the toe edge of the board. Once you feel the board, grab onto it like it's a wad of $100 bills.

Once you've mastered the Mute grab and it has become second nature to you, try tweaking or boning it out. You can also try combining it with one of your more difficult wake tricks (i.e. 180's, flips, spins, etc.).

Right Foot Forward (Goofy) How To

1. Goofy Foot Mute Grab

   Build Muscle Memory - Prepare for this grab by doing several wake jumps using the following technique. Once you're in the air, bring both of your legs up to your upper body. Don't try to grab yet, that's Step 2. Once you're solid on this activity, move on to Step 2.
2. Get Your Grab On - Now all you have to do is let go of the rope with your right hand and reach down with your arm (not your body) and grab the board in between your legs on the toe edge of the board. Once you feel the board, grab onto it like it's a wad of $100 bills.

Once you've mastered the Mute grab and it has become second nature to you, try tweaking or boning it out. You can also try combining it with one of your more difficult wake tricks (i.e. 180's, flips, spins, etc.).

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