Wierd sliding problem

[Converted_To_Longboarding]

So basically, I've been trying to learn how to slide for a while now. I have this one specific problem too. I can break into a 180, but the force from the tail whipping around throws me off the board once the 180 is done. Any ideas on how to fix this?

[K-Rimes]

More weight on your hands, less on the board.

[KevinPatrickFoley]

yeah, definately more weight on the hands, I also had this problem earlier on and found that if my back foot was all the way on the tail as opposed to somewhere near the truck, I had a lot fewer problems as well, not sure why but it definately made a difference

[Deliciouscarver]

Ya do that and hold on to the rail of your board. if you get that down you can pull it back. takes some prctice though.

[jjb]

NO NOT GRAB YOUR RAIL! It may seem easier and less scary at first but it promotes bad technique, and it can be a pretty hard habit to break once you've started. I had a similar problem to you when I first started sliding, and it went away when I STOPPED grabbing the rail. Good "Slide Skool" here:

http://www.faltownskateboards.com/fa...slideskool.asp

Watch the videos, read what you're supposed to be doing, then go practise!

[kendall]

and.....more speed!!!!!