A full round means riding the entire cable loop without falling. This is the milestone that separates absolute beginners from riders who are ready to progress. You need to handle every corner and straight section smoothly.

Most cable parks have buoys at each tower.

The colored buoys are used for taking turns, while the neutral buoys are used to finish your lap on the cable and signal to the operator that the next rider can start.

• At a single buoy, aim for the outside of the buoy to keep the handle and line tight. For a smooth turn.
• At two buoys, aim between them to maintain line tension and create the smoothest and most elegant turn possible.

On 2.0 systems, cut hard out on your heelside and then stand up on a flat board while the cable slows down and begins pulling in the opposite direction.

If you are unsure, ask your operator or instructor for help.

Don't be surprised if the first few attempts end in the second or third corner. The most common mistake while taking corners is failing to keep the rope tight, which creates a large amount of slack. Most riders blow out the corner because they stop edging on the straight before it, the line goes slack, and then the cable yanks them when the slack catches up. When the line tightens again, riders often get pulled forward through the turn and crash.

The fix is almost always the same: keep a gentle edge all the way through the straight, andedge, enter the corner with the line already tight. tight and point your board in the direction you are going.

Full-size cable vs System 2.0: On a full-size cable, the loop is long, several riders share the line at once, and you pass every corner and straight in one go. A full round there is a real endurance and consistency test. A System 2.0 setup is usually a short two-tower line with one rider at a time. The lap is much shorter but the turn is much sharper, a full 180 degrees.

Key tips

• Stay relaxed. Tension in your body causes falls
• Maintain a slight edge through straights to keep line tension
• Each corner is slightly different, so adjust your weight as needed
• If the line starts to slack, edge harder to catch up
• Always keep the line tight – slack leads to crashes in turns.
• Breathe. Riders who hold their breath tense up and fall in the corners
• Ride with a gentle edge and point the board in the direction of travel.
• Aim for buoys.
• Colored buoys = Turns
• neutral buoys = End of lap.
• On long straights, glance at the next tower so your body naturally tracks toward it