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Part IV: CROSSING OVER: How I Started Jamming
By Ted Shred

When I bought my Carve Board, it was never my intention to become a
proficient carver and then stop there.  I always want to "take it to the
next level."  That is why I've written this short chronicle about CROSSING
OVER - so you can relive that milestone with me (through fictitous
characters), and hopefully push your carving beyond your imagined
limitations.

Always when I learn something big, I push myself to climb to a new level of
Carving.  Each little thing I discover adds confidence to my riding.
However, this was the day of days.

I made a major discovery that day.  I learned by watching Wild Wendy.  This
crazy carver ponied up the goods when she crossed over into a driveway,
slashing some concrete and dropping back down into the street.
"Unbelievable," I thought to myself, "she can really ride!"

My heart was pounding as I dropped in eager to imitate Wendy's radical
style.  By the time I had completed my second turn I was ready to launch
into the driveway and carve it hard.  I made a turn and crossed over that
previously impenetrable border - the driveway.  I bumbled across, grabbed my
rail and fell right on my ass!  Where had I gone wrong?  What do I need to
do?

Well I quickly learned how not to fall on my ass.  Here's how:

1) Always charge:  The more speed the better.  I bleed off a ton of extra
speed crossing the gutter so I straighten out early and start my turn at the
last minute.
2) Square yourself:  On the best driveway hits, my front wheels hit the
gutter squarely. This leaves me plenty of room to make my turn, especially
in smaller driveways
3) Look:  Sound familiar?  I always look to where I'm entering the driveway,
I like to look at the exit as well
4) Be careful: I always scope out driveways before hand.

Carve safe and have fun!