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WarEagle07 · Newbie Joined: 16 Aug 2009 Posts: 14 City: Gulf Shores

I just stared wakeboarding and I have been able to get up out of the water every time but when I get up and then stand up and try to turn the board towards the ski it seems like I can't. I end up riding with the board a little sideways, is that normal?

WilsonH · Posted: Aug 23, 2009 9:04 pm Post subject:

Pull your handle to the opposite side you want so spin. If you're left foot forward pull the handle to the left and your board will move naturally.

WarEagle07 · Newbie Joined: 16 Aug 2009 Posts: 14 City: Gulf Shores

that makes sense ill give it a try.

skinny99 · Outlaw Joined: 27 Jun 2009 Posts: 119 City: Deland

Also look at your binding position,I am not super flexible so by ducking my bindings out just a little bit more I am able to rotate my hips and upper body enough that it pulls me straighter.

WarEagle07 · Newbie Joined: 16 Aug 2009 Posts: 14 City: Gulf Shores

See i think that is my main problem cause im not that flexible neither. when i ride it seems like i am just fighting with the handle to be able to hold on

NKCrider · Posted: Aug 24, 2009 12:19 pm Post subject:

WarEagle07, let the boat do the work. it shouldnt be a fight. squat like a frog on your board, the board will go under water before it will rise and plane out.

WarEagle07 · Newbie Joined: 16 Aug 2009 Posts: 14 City: Gulf Shores

oh no i mean once i am actually up i am fighting the rope. Do you guys think the jet ski speed could be a little 2 low?

pet575 · Posted: Aug 24, 2009 12:55 pm Post subject:

WarEagle07, you are "sliding out." It it caused by holding the rope with your arms straight out (elbows locked) like a water skier. You need to figure out which way you ride "regular" (which foot are you more comfortable putting in front?) and when you figure out which one feels better then turn the board that way once you get up.

After you get going, flex your arms a little bit and pull the handle down toward the front hip. Keep it there no matter what you do-it will keep your shoulders, hips, and the board in the same line parallel to the boat. If you have trouble with this at first, another thing you can try is to hold on with ONLY your lead hand and extend your arm out toward the boat. This will also keep things in a straight line for you until you can work on pulling the handle to your lead hip.

Slideouts are caused by holding the rope out in front of you like you're water skiing, and holding it too close to your body's center line.

Also, ride at about 17MPH at the absolute minimum.

WarEagle07 · Newbie Joined: 16 Aug 2009 Posts: 14 City: Gulf Shores

see we were going about 12 mph so that may have been a problem as well. not to mention we were in a bay and the water was quite choppy to say the least

Boost Deuce · Criminal Joined: 24 Apr 2009 Posts: 94 City: Fort Collins

riding behind a jet ski could have something to do with it.

I know choppy water won't really be noticable behind a boat because it can clear out most of the chop
12mph is barely moving. I don't know how you are staying up

WarEagle07 · Newbie Joined: 16 Aug 2009 Posts: 14 City: Gulf Shores

Its pretty hard to stay up for sure. Ill give it a try with more speed next time. Thanks for all the help. This forum has been a life saver!!

OperationROL · Criminal Joined: 11 Aug 2009 Posts: 92 City: Rockford

You must be a small guy. At 12mph, I would be under water. 230lbs needs to be moving at least 18mph.

You are probably 5-6 mph too slow for any size. Speed it up. If you need it slower to try new tricks, just signal at that time. After the trick, bump the speed back up. I typically board between 20 and 22 mph and have them slow down to 18 mph to try new tricks. Once I have the trick down, I do the trick at normal speed. It seems to work for me.

WarEagle07 · Newbie Joined: 16 Aug 2009 Posts: 14 City: Gulf Shores

Yeah im not a small guy im at 200 lbs. The ski may have been giving a false reading idk. I guess I need to meet someone with a ski boat!!

Nooga678 · Posted: Aug 25, 2009 10:14 am Post subject:

You can also use a GPS to calibrate your speedometer. 12mph is definately slow and if the board isn't on plain it will be a wrestling match.

To answer your orginal question, I see a lot of begineers somewhat holding the board at a slight angle even when riding straight. This usually goes away rather quickly. You just need to fight to get the board around so it is straight.

JeffreyCH · Posted: Aug 26, 2009 12:12 am Post subject:

Simply put....you are trying to twist at your shoulders/back, twist at your hips, square your upper torso to the boat. Riding to slow will beat the crap out of you, speed up!!!

WarEagle07 · Newbie Joined: 16 Aug 2009 Posts: 14 City: Gulf Shores

Thanks again for all the help guys!!