5 Essential Wakeboard Tricks for Beginners
Spring is rapidly approaching, and for us, it means packing up the car, hoisting the boat up, and heading to the lake. Seriously, few things compare to the sensation of being back behind the nautique boat after a long, cold winter (not that we don't adore our winters).
Welcome to Wakeboard tips and tricks, whether you're new to the sport or a seasoned pro. Welcome, too, if you're looking for some pointers.
· The Right Equipment Starts With the Right Gear.
Success in wakeboarding partly depends on your equipment, just like any other sport. That isn't to say you must spend a lot of money to be a good boarder.
Wakeboards are available in many different shapes and sizes, and while there are no hard-and-fast rules when selecting a beginner board, our advice for a beginner is to try a few out before settling on the right one.
While beginners should typically go for a longer board for stability and float, the choice of the wakeboard is entirely personal.
To stay afloat, you'll need a jacket to be safe, and this must fit you properly. Shop by your clothing size put on the jacket, and if you are able to lift the shoulders above your ears, it isn't too tight.
· Know if you're goofy or regular.
No, we're not referring to Goofy from Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Whether you're goofy or regular, inboard sports are determined by which way you stand on the board. Goofy indicates that your right foot will be ahead of the other players on the board, while regular means that your left foot will be in front.
If you surf, snowboard, skate, or play football, you're probably familiar with which foot is your dominant one because you are pulled out of the water when wakeboarding naturally takes this posture.
· When you're starting, use a short rope.
For one thing, using a shorter rope is more suitable for novices since they can hear instructions from the people on the boat. Because there will be less slack for you to work with, standing up will be easier with a shorter rope. It will also put you in the narrower part of the wake, making the water easier to manage.
· Don't tug on the rope.
Understandably, novices want to stand up by tugging on the rope. Do your best to avoid this. The boat will draw you out of the water without much effort if you keep your body straight and robust, letting the boat pull you up.
· You're Going to Fall on Your Face - But Prepare for It.
At the start, most novices receive a mouthful of water. Welcome to the club, kid. You'll inevitably fall at some point; it's part of the learning process.
Wakesurfing has a much steeper learning curve than either skating or surfing. This implies that, in general, you may grasp the basics after only a few hours of practice.
Make sure someone rolls the camera to get the best footage for your mocking. Fall seven times; get up eight.
Bonus Tip 6. Make sure to have fun!
Wakeboarding is a fantastic way to get your pals together, go out on the lake (or river), blast some tunes, and have a good time!