Total newbie needs shopping list

HaywoodQGrimesJr · Newbie Joined: 10 Oct 2004 Posts: 1

My buddies and I just got access to a boat and we have no idea what we need to make with the wake. I am probably going to ebay and I would like to know what things to buy other than a board, rope, and bindings. If that is all the stuff I need, sorry for wasting yall's time.

Liquid*Force*Rider · Posted: Oct 10, 2004 8:06 am Post subject:

Life Jacket Liquid Force Impact Vest or the A-10

Fat Sac maybe Make sure you get a pump

Helmate If you are going to be hitting sliders

and some STICKERS Mr. Green

Hockeyplayer · Posted: Oct 10, 2004 8:47 am Post subject:

If you dont know what you need, You probably have never Wakeboarded before or are a novice. With that said I think all you need for now is a beginner board, inexpensive vest and a rope. There is no need to buy a fat sack when the stock Wake alone will probably terrorize you. Making the wake bigger before your ready will only hamper your progress. And NO, you dont need stickers.

colefooter · Posted: Oct 10, 2004 9:07 am Post subject:

all you really need is a rope, a board, and a life jacket and your set

Hockeyplayer · Posted: Oct 10, 2004 9:39 am Post subject:

89 skier · Addict Joined: 30 Jun 2004 Posts: 729 City: Dallas

You only need a helmet if you've had head problems or accidents in the past, or if you plan to go crazy and act stupid.

Don't wear gloves. You'll stick out like a newbie on the lake.

Zero stretch rope is preferable, over a waterski rope.

colefooter · Posted: Oct 10, 2004 3:33 pm Post subject:

Hockeyplayer, thanks man! haha

heres a more necessary one

you need a lake or some sort of water to put your boat on too

Hockeyplayer · Posted: Oct 10, 2004 3:45 pm Post subject:

colefooter, yes very true, what about gas?

colefooter · Posted: Oct 10, 2004 3:58 pm Post subject:

the boat might want to be able to run too

and yes gas is a key factor

Mike.H · Posted: Oct 10, 2004 4:41 pm Post subject:

your gonna need an automobile to pull the boat, preferably an suv or a truck

Hockeyplayer · Posted: Oct 10, 2004 9:32 pm Post subject:

Yeah, the Escort just isn't gunna cut it.

Lizrd · Posted: Oct 11, 2004 3:20 am Post subject:

The only other thing that may help is a good instructional video. My fav is Higher Education but Wake Trix ain't bad either. You won't need these if you are riding with someone who knows what they are doing but if you are all new to the sport it won't hurt. Also, do us all a favor and search for articles on how to drive a boat properly and how to pick up a downed rider - keep the water nice for everyone! Very Happy

roundbaywakeboard · Posted: Oct 11, 2004 2:33 pm Post subject:

haha word up Lizrd . You don't need any fancy gear at all yet. Big wakes, towers, and nice boards are definently an enemy when you're just starting to learn. Just like colefooter and Hockeyplayer said.