Agree that communication is key to becoming a good tandem duo.
We've been tandeming since 1975 when tandems were a bit of a rarity in the US.
We are now on our fifth tandem and at ages 80 and 78 we still ride TWOgether 4 to 5 days a week.
We no longer do centuries or multi-day tours; been there, done that!
However consideration for stoker is thereat advice. If stoker ain't happy, you don't have a happy tandem team.
With a bit of patience and perseverance you'll make a great duo!
Pedal on!
Rudy and Kay/zonatandem