Lower back injury and Wakeskating vs Wakeboarding

rho · Newbie Joined: 26 May 2005 Posts: 46 City: Alameda

I'm new to both sports and have a few questions, back related. I injured my back last year Motoxing (herniated disk in the lower back).

Will it be foolish to try either?

Which one (Wakeboarding or Skating) would be easier on the lower back?

Thanks, I am 6'2" and 225lbs if that makes any difference...

Robert

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

it wouldnt be a good idea probably but u can try

wakeboarding takes alot out of u in ur back(every moring after i wakeboard i have a sore back) and knees

just my opinion

Nick Taylor · Posted: Jun 06, 2005 4:36 pm Post subject:

Wakeskating will be easier on your back and it's actually way more fun to wakeskate than wakeboard.

rho · Newbie Joined: 26 May 2005 Posts: 46 City: Alameda

Jester · Posted: Jun 06, 2005 8:13 pm Post subject:

Ummm, I'm not sure if I agree that wakeskating is easier on your back than wakeboarding. But it doesn't matter 'cuz I think with a herniated disc either sport is a recipe for disaster.

rho · Newbie Joined: 26 May 2005 Posts: 46 City: Alameda

HatzicMotive140 · Soul Rider Joined: 18 Jul 2004 Posts: 261 City: abbotsford

haha well skating is a lot erasier on the back, not so much jumping high its more jsut on the water tricks and a few that are 1-1.5 feet off max usually. if you are someone like Nick taylor you go extreme and pull the sickest stuff i have ever seen like 3 feet high. so i would skate over wakeboarding.

deepcove · Soul Rider Joined: 15 Mar 2004 Posts: 296 City: Vancouver

I would say wakeskating is a lot easier on your lower back. I skate and board and all I can say is I have pain in my lower back the morning after I wakeboard and I do not get the same pain from wakeskating. I also have longer sets on my wakeskate vs. my wakeboard as it does not seem to take as much out of me.