idiotic questions from a beginner

vanessa · Newbie Joined: 20 Mar 2005 Posts: 4 City: singapore

[color=green][/color]hello all! i just picked up wakeboarding and have gone riding about 3 times. im abit useless, still trying to cross both wakes without falling.
how much preparation do i need for a novice competition? i got signed up for one in july!
how long will i take to learn tricks like surface 360? (and how is that even done?!) can someone help me with a reality check please? thanks!

wakeman101 · Outlaw Joined: 06 Mar 2005 Posts: 104 City: ATL

just go to www.wakeworld.com and they all the begginner tricks and go to www.intleague.com for tournaments,rules and tricks for each divsion

vanessa · Newbie Joined: 20 Mar 2005 Posts: 4 City: singapore

thanks!
i love wakeboarding! but the tricks sound very tough... im not sure i have time to learn them by july. how long does it usually take to master tricks like that?

buckthis · Posted: Mar 20, 2005 2:26 pm Post subject: idiotic question

first, you need to post a picture of yourself. next, you better get a proffesional wakeboard instructor if you want to be ready by july

nickdakoolkat · Posted: Mar 20, 2005 3:23 pm Post subject:

you'd be lucky to have riding, and switch riding somewhat down by that time depending on how much you actually ride.......its just like with anything , you can't just step in and expect to be good and win contests, first you have to put in the hard (fun) work

138jobe · Outlaw Joined: 30 Jan 2005 Posts: 174 City: Calgary

buckthis, ahaha. dont forget to have her sign the contract by "always wear revealing clothing".

vanessa, a quote I have always lived by "If you see, feel and dream yourself doing it. You can."

I never did this, but videos are always a good thing to learn from. I have no suggestions. I see 2 video's over in the corner.

Liquid*Force*Rider · Posted: Mar 21, 2005 10:02 am Post subject:

vanessa, In a competition you have to mix up your tricks(don't use the same trick in the same pass)

That will give you better Compesition.(can't spell) Rolling Eyes

STPHNSN23 · Guest

Liquid*Force*Rider · Posted: Mar 21, 2005 11:58 am Post subject:

Sorry STPHNSN23, fixed it Laughing

hyperrider · Addict Joined: 06 Aug 2003 Posts: 613 City: Edmonton

wakeboarding takes time, im not too sure you will be as elite as you think by july. surface 360's (i consider) are pretty tough when your first starting out. not saying dont go in the competition but wakeboardings all about time and practice. and i forgot fun but thats not what were talking about. Very Happy

vanessa · Newbie Joined: 20 Mar 2005 Posts: 4 City: singapore

haha! wow! so many helpful tips! thanks everyone!
yah... my school signed me up for the competition, so got abit stressed. but yah, i'll keep all your tips in mind and continue training! and have tons of fun while im at it! haha!

cwaker4 · Soul Rider Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 465 City: Gilroy

pick up an instuctional like detention or waketrix or the book if you wan to throw down that much cash on a vid.

G7 · Newbie Joined: 13 Mar 2005 Posts: 2

I just bought the book- its a great dvd- for Noobs. Getting the basics right, is whats most important for beginners like myself, and the book teaches the things you should know before you think you can just do big time TV moves. Colorful

WakeBoarder44 · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Posts: 1107

vanessa, the best is to take some one who can ride with you and listen to his/her tips...

If you pay my flight and hotel (from Belgium), I'll come to Signapore and teach you
(after I've seen you pickture of course)

Wink

RufioSwashbuckle · Posted: Mar 26, 2005 7:48 pm Post subject:

did anyone else think it was a little funny that you can get points for standing on the board , adjusting your shorts , and waving to someone in the INT League novice competition?

vanessa · Newbie Joined: 20 Mar 2005 Posts: 4 City: singapore

haha! yah! i was quite amused as well, but i'll take as many points as i can get. i cant even stay up for long...
i apparently put too much weight on my front leg. anyway, am practising.. practising...

chipsevila · Posted: Mar 28, 2005 11:45 am Post subject:

I entered a novice competition after riding for 5 weeks. Needless to say I didn't do very well. Tied for last place Laughing

. But you have a lot more time than I did. Also the wake on the competition boat was a lot bigger than I was used to. I went huge on my first trick, but didn't land it. I should have adjusted my shorts more Rolling Eyes

maybe then I could've gotten sole possession of next to last place!

Good Luck and be sure to let us know how you do! GO BIG!!

wake_quake · Posted: Mar 30, 2005 5:03 pm Post subject:

thats weird novice you could win just by picking out a wedgie and waving pretty much the same with intermediate then there is a massive step 2 advanced