quick question

kaizenfighter · Newbie Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 5

first, thanks to all of you guys for providing some great info. I just started wakeboarding about 2 weeks ago but have been learning about it for several months. I have been twice so far and I feel that I've caught on pretty quick. I feel comfortable with edging and such but have yet to attempt a jump. I have a friend who has been wakeboarding for years and he says that I won't be able to land a jump for a few months. I see myself landing alot sooner than that. I feel that I should be able to land a wake 2 wake within the next two trips to the lake. Am I being naive, or is it as hard as he says.

colefooter · Posted: Apr 30, 2005 9:20 am Post subject:

kaizenfighter, i bet you land in the next time you go out! Don't listen to your friend, he must of progressed really slow or something. If you just go out and try it a few times, i bet you will be able to get some densient air, or even clear the wake. Good luck with it!

kaizenfighter · Newbie Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 5

Thats what I'm hoping for. I've always been really athletic and well balanced so I think that I should be hitting wake to wake soon and 180s soon after.

ben8473 · Criminal Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 86

You shouldn't be worying about how long it takes, or should take, to do tricks etc.
Just ride and get everything you do looking good. You may be hitting wake 2 wake first try, but you will spend a long time getting them consistent and smooth looking.
Time on the water.........no substitute.

luketx04 · Outlaw Joined: 02 Mar 2005 Posts: 145 City: Houston

little bit of advise: When you first learn to ride and to jump it is a blast and you want to do it over and over and this is good. While you are doing that though you are usually not learning one important thing and that is riding switch. You will usually learn to jump riding one way and then it is hard to take the time to learn to ride switch, put in the time though cause it's worth it.

Wakebrad · Ladies Man Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas

it really depends on the person. I have friends who have been out 6-7 trips to the lake and still can't jump at all. I have seen others go wake to wake in 2-3 trips. Don't get discouraged if you're not getting it. Just do the best you can. Before you start to try 180s make sure you can at least ride around switch. You won't land them consistently until you are comfortable with being able to maneuver switch.

kaizenfighter · Newbie Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 5

Thanks for all of the advice! I really appreciate it

craZywakeboardererer · Criminal Joined: 04 May 2005 Posts: 69

just start little and gradually jump higher and further. soon enough you will w2w no problem.

kaizenfighter · Newbie Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 5

Ok, here is an update. I went out with my friend today and after a few runs I decided to give it a shot. I started edging in and right when I got to the wake, I caught an edge. I smacked really hard right on my temple and am pretty sure I got a slight concussion. I've been dizzy and sick all day. Not a good first attempt!

K-dub · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 14760

baby steps....

oats · Newbie Joined: 29 Apr 2005 Posts: 7 City: League City

Might want to start smaller than that and work up to the big jumps. First get used to going straight across the wake at speed (no air, bend your knees). Then try some one-wake jumps landing in the middle, and once you can stick the landings on those, then go bigger until you're doing w2w.

chipsevila · Posted: May 10, 2005 4:42 am Post subject:

My friend Ian went out with us 2 times last year. (first times ever) He's been out twice this year and he's getting 3/4 across the wake. I'm very impressed. He'll be across the wake in a couple more tries.

UlysS · Posted: Jun 22, 2005 2:58 am Post subject:

This thread leans close to my question....so I am not bothering to open up a new one and get flamed Cool

How do you land a jump, should you lean more to the back or keep you centerpoint close to the board??? Little info anyone?? Thex.

digital · Outlaw Joined: 08 Apr 2005 Posts: 125

don't lean back....common mistake, put your body in centerpoint as you said and get down with your knees a little bit (softer landing)....do'tha practice

bhamglassman · Soul Rider Joined: 21 Jun 2005 Posts: 338 City: Bellingham

im surprised he discouraged you from being aggressive with wakeboarding, i always encourage people to be aggressive because its so fun to watch lol, plus they progress better. but ya, get some 1-wake jumps in and work on your progressive edge before you go for a w2w jump. dont get discouraged by one bad fall either, cant learn if you dont make mistakes.