I'm a real beginner and can't get the hang of jumping. I bend and then straighten my legs but just don't move so you can imagine that I'm not going anywhere fast. Is there a trick such as shifting weight forward or moving very fast? I've tried both and occasionally I do manage a jump.

The jumping here is the same as the jumping in the other games that have it (Tightrope, Ski Jump). You bend your knees at whatever pace suits you, and then push sharply to jump. You have to be reasonably quick with the push, and it is not necessary to bend so far that you sit on your heels; about 90 degrees at the knees is sufficient.

The important thing is that it is not necessary to get your feet off the board (indeed, you will be told off if you do), but you do need to put some effort into it. Practice on the gap-free sections to get the hang of it without falling into the abyss.

The other point is that when you get to the ice-bearing levels, wherever possible allow more time for stopping so that you do not just slip over the edge. There are, sadly, a few cases where it is not possible, because you jump onto a miniature icy platform and immediately jump off. Practice makes perfect.

Thanks for the quick response. I have trouble getting to 90 degrees as I have arthritis but I will try to get more of a bend. Also, I will try to do it faster.

Doing jumping I only fast bend my knee less then 5 degrees and then instantly did a push with my forefoot. This works for me perfect.

To help build your front thigh muscles a bit and to loosen up your knees at the same time, do the Warrior yoga exercise. I have some knee problems and have found it to be very helpful, and much gentler than the Standing Knee exercise.

It also helps if you keep your body in alignment. I don't bend anywhere near 90 degrees at the knees when I jump, but I keep my body in alignment and balance properly, so that my weight shifts the right way for the Wii Board.

Thanks for all the suggestions. I have discovered my problem--I had been stopping before my jumping attempts and that wasn't working. Now I do it on the run and I'm jumping! Needless to say I'm still a rank beginner but I have advanced a bit farther.

If you're sliding on the ice you can stop yourself by rocking back onto your heels

And is it possible to do a very quick sit down on the ice that I can so bravery in real live.

I've found that the jumping has more to do with the force you're applying to the board than how much you're bending your knees. I can jump fine from a standstill but you have to push the balls of your feet into the board to get a good spring.

You need a goof trainer who guide you in proper way of jumping
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