First time on a wakeskate

chipsevila · Posted: May 11, 2005 3:46 am Post subject: First time on a wakeskate

Hey, so I went wakeskating last night for the first time. I can't believe how much fun (also have a new respect for what I've seen done on a skate!!)

Anyway, I got up no problem, carved pretty good. I was trying to pop an ollie, and the board just felt real squirly under me. I went for a HS one wake jump, and just completely lost the board.

So my question...what should I work on to improve. Are there any beginner skills that I should focus on for the next time I go out?

Thanks,
Chip

Wow, and I thought wakeboarding would be my only addiction.

Jeff206 · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 27 May 2004 Posts: 1002

I also just went wakeskating for the first time over the last weekend. It was freakin sweet!

Beaver · Posted: May 11, 2005 5:37 am Post subject:

Sweet guys. Try lip slides on the wake and just keep gettin control on the board then try ollies and stuff.

colefooter · Posted: May 11, 2005 12:38 pm Post subject:

Once you get a consistent ollie try a body varial, or a shuv it. They are pretty easy to do, and look pretty nice. Also work on balancing on lip slides and stuff, but coming from a wakeboarding background that shouldn't be too hard.

Just ride and have fun! Cool

chipsevila · Posted: May 12, 2005 4:13 am Post subject:

What's a body varial?

elyse · Posted: May 12, 2005 7:38 am Post subject:

chipsevila, It's where you are riding and then jump up (just you not the board) and you turn 180 degrees and land back on the board.

chipsevila · Posted: May 12, 2005 7:56 am Post subject:

ooo, very tricksy Exclamation

not ready for it yet, just takes time and practice thought

pointblank12 · Soul Rider Joined: 10 Mar 2005 Posts: 313

u just need water time....thats it

jdjgreenhair · Criminal Joined: 29 Apr 2005 Posts: 98

what is a good board to start out with that will last me a while

Beaver · Posted: May 17, 2005 5:49 am Post subject:

jdjgreenhair, k39 use the search button.

llenta · Addict Joined: 22 Jul 2003 Posts: 788 City: Davis

i would try a few different boards to get a feel for what you like. but if you want a good board, i would stay away from companies that also make wakeboards.
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