I'm thinking of starting wake boarding. Anyone got any tips?

Question

I'm thinking of starting wake boarding. Anyone got any tips?

Answer 1

There is a good instructional series on wakeboarding ('The Book').  The first DVD contains basic information (Getting Started).  Covers basics about the sport, equipment, boats, safety, etc.  The second DVD in the series (Building A Foundation) covers the basic on foundation on getting up to learning how to edge properly, etc.  These two should give you the knowledge needed to get started and to progress.  Get your basics down before attempting to do serious tricks.  If you develop bad habits from the start, it is difficult to retrain your muscle memory later.  You can pick up individual DVDs or buy the whole series.  Most on-line wakeboard sites carry the DVDs.  I bought mine at www.wakeside.com.

Answer 2

Pretend the water is butter and your board is the knife and when you say "hit it" you need to spread the butter.

Lean Back-This will save you a face plant or 2

Wish you the best of luck!!