I went wakeboarding Sunday!

JRock*Girl · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1340

I can't believe I went. Its been about 60º (air) so we drove out too Lake Lahontan (1.5 hrs), 4 of us (me and 3 guys) and went wakeboarding. We were behind my friends I/O, the wake was reallly small, but at least we got out there. Unfortuantly I don't have a dry suit so I wore two long wetuits over each other. It was freezing. And just my luck, right when it was my turn the increadible butter disappearded and the wind picked up. But oh welll...I was just stoked to be out there and I got to wear my new boardshorts that im in love with! (I picked up a sweet new pair of fox's, they dry in seconds!)

Im anxious to go again, I asked my dad to take the boat out for my birthday (30th) if its nice enough....he laughed....he usually doesnt get it out till the end of May and thats with me on is tail about it the whole time...and me doing all the work (sanding the tique, staining it, vaccuming...etc).

Im thinking about buying a new board...Im thinking a new LF set-up, Subjekt 133 and Minx's but I want to demo it first. Twisted Evil

leslisa · Posted: Mar 10, 2004 6:36 am Post subject:

JRock*Girl, I love your media Very Happy

. I really love that board rack. I think my hubby can (and will be Laughing

) building that for me this weekend. I have about four boards at my house and at least seven sets of bindings. Sure would be nice to have everything organized.

I'm glad to hear you got to go out and I'm hoping that you will get to go again soon. Or come down here and I'll give you a pull Very Happy

Lisa

WetChick19 · Posted: Mar 10, 2004 10:05 am Post subject:

Thats awesome you got out on the water! I wish I could. Its warm enough but theres like 30 mph straight line winds today. Sad

Oh well, I can smell the 04 season its so close.

MissJade · Soul Rider Joined: 09 Jul 2003 Posts: 486 City: Austin, TX

JRock*Girl, check out the new LF Litmus, it is a really good board.

cabin · Outlaw Joined: 04 Feb 2003 Posts: 129 City: Nor Cal Nomad

JRock*Girl, I talked to pete and he said that every one had good water but you. I think he said he was picking up his boat this weekend.

JRock*Girl · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1340

cabin, I'm always the one that gets screwed like that....the sencond I even mention going the wind picks up. I can't wait till Pete gets his boat, its sick.

Dees · Posted: Mar 12, 2004 7:32 am Post subject:

We went last sunday and it was nice. The water was 51 and air temp about 60. I wore a 3/4 wet suit. It was nic eto get out there. I am going to try and go one more time this weekend before my knee surgery.

Crash · Posted: Mar 14, 2004 4:49 pm Post subject:

Wow, that's determination!!! In a wetsuit. Way to go!!!

indywakechica · Addict Joined: 07 Jul 2003 Posts: 645 City: Indianapolis

JRock*Girl...was that your picture in the new Wakeboarder mag? Winning a wakeskate or something like that?

JRock*Girl · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1340

I don't know I havn't picked it up yet.... Rolling Eyes

But thats going to make 3 wakeskates! haha, my parents are divorced and both bought me one for my birthday! Oh my....They wont be here till May though so mabye I should trade 2 in for a wakesurfer!

I ordered a new set-up. LF Subekt 133 and LF Minx's....increadibly sweet deal through the shop I work at. I decided im getting a whole new set-up instead of going back to FL. I have had my fix w/ FL. My dad also bought me a 600 lb fat sack and pump, which is a good start and he installed a sweet new cd player in the boat. It officially hits the water April 10th and its in until the end of the season. 2 weeks! I cant wait!

Bethany · Posted: Mar 31, 2004 9:41 am Post subject:

I read it this morning at work, I thought that was you JRock!!! Good work!

B

JRock*Girl · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1340

Sweet! Thanks! Which wakeskate is it? I havn't gotten the magazine yet...

finkle · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 4067

JRock*Girl, I saw you in the April Alliance, wakesurfing and "reading" the mag.

mad props Very Happy

JRock*Girl · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1340

kswiss, I guess I made into both magazines with different pictures. I havn't gotten a hold of the new WBM yet though....Thanks Very Happy

I wasn't expecting either to show up... Rolling Eyes

WetChick19 · Posted: Mar 31, 2004 7:08 pm Post subject:

Awesome pics Jen!

Joy Allen · Newbie Joined: 22 Feb 2004 Posts: 18 City: Indianapolis

Isn't the first time out PERFECT no matter what!? I went to Orlando and just got back in on Monday. I live in Indy and haven't rode since early October. I got new board shorts, new vest, new rash guard and a new SWEEEET hyperlite 131. I didn't care if it was raining..I was stoked and loved my first FACE PLANT of the season!!!

JRock*Girl · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1340

Joy Allen, HELL YEA! Good to hear....im jealous Twisted Evil

Im off to Havasu in 2 weeks for spring break, and tons of wakeboarding.

WetChick19, Thanks! Very Happy

That was a fun day.

wawakechic · Soul Rider Joined: 30 Mar 2004 Posts: 413

I got out for the first time a few weeks ago too. The water was in the 40's and hte air was 50's. It wasn't too bad though. Hopefully I'll get a change to go this weekend when the air temp will be in the mid 60's!!!!!!

Joy Allen · Newbie Joined: 22 Feb 2004 Posts: 18 City: Indianapolis

We used to have a 100 degree rule. So long as the air temp and the water temp added together equal 100, you are good to go!

Joy Allen · Newbie Joined: 22 Feb 2004 Posts: 18 City: Indianapolis

JROCK!! Have fun on Spring Break! Sounds like you've been doing some serious jones'n! Do you live in Nevada? I thought that is what I read. How's the temp there?

Bethany · Posted: Apr 01, 2004 10:33 am Post subject:

JRock,
Havasu water temps are still a bit chilly...

watsoc · Addict Joined: 23 Feb 2004 Posts: 574 City: Anthem

JRock:

How do you like the Minx bindings? My wife has always hated the men's based bindings because of the arch support. Yesterday we went to the shop and she tried the Minx on and loved them. I am just wondering how you think that they ride b/c I would love to suprise her with these bindings for her birthday. I just want to make sure they perform as well as they fit.

Thanks

JRock*Girl · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1340

Its been from in the 50's lately. We had a few days of 61 degrees. It was awsome. Jumped in the lake, and went for a swim. Hah. We're getting the boat ready right now, cleaned up, CF numbers on, and new stereo system. Im counting down days... Twisted Evil

I live in Nevada, like 5 mins from Cali though.

Nothing is very cold compared to Tahoe. I heard Havasu is already in the 90's!? One way or another, compared to Tahoe, im sure its warm. Im still a little unsure about going though....it would be me and 6 guys. Rolling Eyes

I havn't gotten the Minx's yet....they should be here in two weeks or so, hopefully before spring break. They look super comfy though. I will let you know when I get them...but im pretty sure your wife will be stoked on them. What girl wouldn't be?

Joy Allen · Newbie Joined: 22 Feb 2004 Posts: 18 City: Indianapolis

Hey JROCK! I am curious after reading through your posts....do you compete? Where I usually ride, Hidden Valley Lake in Lawrenceburg, IN., holds a tournament once every summer. We had to fight (city council) to get it b/c it's a private lake. Been going strong for 2 years, though! There are several male competitors and only a few female. The ranks are the same, from beginner..to advanced. To qualify for beginner you have to be able to land one invert....all the way to advance where you have to do three inverts, 180, ride switch. We're sponsered by some local stations. Thus far, there are anywhere from 20-30 guys with only 7 women Puppy Eyes

I know you live pretty far away, however you seem to have some good contacts. We need more ladies! As far as beginner, well that's how you sign to qualify. I certainly can't land one. We are looking for girl power and motivation! At least if you can grab your board and go big...we welcome the FUN! Of course, if you are interested, that'd be sweet. No wakeskate division for women, yet, but there is for the guys. Lack of NUMBERS!!!!

JRock*Girl · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1340

Joy Allen, if I could land one invert....and had someone willing to pay the travel fees I would be all over it! I have only tried one invert, and I ended up with a blind 180. Rolling Eyes

I will definatly try some more though and have at least one nailed this season. I compete in the local INT competitions, and went to Nationals last year (but I am the only girl in Nevada, not much competition). I seem to ride 3x better in competition, so I do it to push myself. So if some miracle falls out of the sky I will see you there Very Happy

. Way to fight for it!

Joy Allen · Newbie Joined: 22 Feb 2004 Posts: 18 City: Indianapolis

JROCK!! PROPS on the Nationals!!! I cannot land an invert. I am in on the board of voters so I was able to compete. I had huge competition and got diddly. Who cares? I had fun and we need chicks! So I will PM you w/ the info. as soon as I get it for the 2004. Good luck with your inverts...maybe you can show these girls some real comps!!! Cool

Lizrd · Posted: Apr 03, 2004 9:08 pm Post subject:

Hey Joy, post the info to this board when you get the details. I'm from Chicago and love to go out to new lakes and contests. I ride in INT and have a blast even though, like JROCK, no inverts yet...but hey! The season is just beginning and it will happen this year! If you are interested we have a contest on our lake in September - we are about 8 hours from you I think. Last year there were 4 women - I got 2nd and was soundly beat by a 9 year old. Smile

JRock*Girl · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1340

Let me know when it comes around and I will see what I can do. Very Happy

I went wakeboarding again today......whew, im sooo rusty. It was almost embarrasing. Actually I take back almost, it was. I hate the cold water, I am moving to Fl the second I graduate to join all the wakeboard junkies. Twisted Evil

Perhaps I should invest in a drysuit like everyone else around here. I hate the beggining of the season, it takes soo long to get back to where you left off..... Colorful

finkle · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 4067

JRock*Girl, when are you moving to FL? I'm looking to move there in the fall of '05

JRock*Girl · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1340

kswiss, June-ish.....but mabye not until school starts down there.....depends on how the situation works out. So somewhere between late June and August Very Happy

finkle · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 4067

JRock*Girl, you're sooo lucky. Have you picked a school down there?

JRock*Girl · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1340

I should really really start thinking about it more. I havn't even taken my SAT's yet. Hah. FSU or UCF but truly, I have no idea. I just know that I want to be there at least for my basic years. Very Happy

I don't know what I want to major in yet. So I figure I may as well do my basic 4 yrs in Fl, where I know I want to be.