How do you get up on top when wake boarding?

Question

I am going wake boarding for the first time so I figure anything will help. So give me as many tips and as much info as you can.

Answer 1

Andie and DontKnow pretty much nailed it.  There are some good learn to ride DVD's out there. I recommend The Book.

http://thebookdvd.com/

Answer 2

hello  you start with the wake board  horizontal then the boat will pull u  then board will pull what ever way and u will be up by the boats pull dont try an get up ur self the boat will pull u up .i think getting up is easy i got up my 1st time so...maby u will also but u have 2 guide ur board when ur  up .dont lose hope at any time and u will be a wake board pro .i think if u like water u will love wake boarding !

Answer 3

with the board horizontal and you kens bent at a 90 degree angle, place your elbows against the inside of your knees. when the boat starts, let the boat pull you. do not change the angle of your knees and do not remove contact from your knees to your elbows. this position should bring you up on top of the water in a squat position. from there, stand up and point which ever end of the board you want forward. if  a few tries like this doesn't get it try adding to press your toes forward (as in toward the direction of the boat). if that doesn't helptry placing the board at an angle to begin with. if that doesn't do it then try to balance the board underneath you like you want to stand on top of the board with the board under water. soon as the boat moves the board will pop up because of its bouyncy. be ready to move forward when the board starts to pop up. when you get up keep the handle at hip level.