hey guys, just wondering how the good people jump on waves, eg what techniques, feet in straps, pump the sail? .
im also assuming you need speed but how much speed generally?
is there anything else im missing?

Desire!

Balls are always handy- if you are on the plane you will get a good jump of the wave. The biggest thing is to have the air control with your body, sail and footstraps.

Have a read of Jem Hall instructions- he is a bit of self professed guru on technique.

Master the chop hop and then in waves its just all about timing- not releasing too early or too late.

http://www.jemhall.com/technique/chop-hop.asp

Jem Hall has a great wave DVD called wavesailor to winner- would highly recommend. defiantely the best $40-50 you will spend if you are looking at getting into the waves. It'll even save its self in teaching you to avoid repairs. Good luck