Beg. Wakeboarder?

Question

I want to learn how to wakeboard. I have lived near a lake my whole life but have never tried it. Im a little on the heavy side.. about 230. Is it even possible to wakeboard at this weight? And if so what is the best way to learn?

Answer 1

Hey Dude

I had never tried it before

I weigh about 200 pounds

I got up

it wasn't very difficult

I would suggest a cable ski location

i have done it off the back of boats

but it is a hassles for the driver to keep turning around to pick you up

at aa cable ski lake

you can try it heaps of time and improve

some people improve very rapidly

i bought my son a wake board for xmass

at the moment he is jumping off 8 foot ramps

have fun

Answer 2

yeah you can definitely wake board at that weight.  i have worked a summer camp driving boats and teaching people to wake board for the past 5 summers and have seen many people at or above that weight get up and be successful.  some tips i always throw out there are to keep your arms straight, don't stand up too early, let the boat do all the work.  keep working at it you'll get it eventually

Answer 3

Your weight is fine, pretty much any board over 140cm will work for you.

Best way to learn is to get out there and do it. If this is your first time doing any sort of "riding", then you might want to look around for a camp or training session just to get your bearings before you go out on your own. If you are someone who has done other sports: snowboarding ,skateboarding, skiing, etc..; then you should look around online for basic tutorials and tips. A quick Google search can get you on your way.

As far as gear goes I'd recommend CWB, Hyperlite, or Liquid Force. Look around for 06-07 closeouts for the "best bang for your buck". Don't drop the bank if your not sure you will like it, but in the same respect, don't buy a cheapy brand/board, and expect it to perform well.