Having trouble jumping wake to wake.

Zwank · Newbie Joined: 14 Jun 2005 Posts: 2

Hi, I have been off and on Wakeboarding in Lake Murray SC for a few years, not consistantly though (the lake was drained for about 3 years...bleh). I have a Hyperlite board that cost roughly 300-350 dollars if that says anything. The boat is a Sundeck speedboat, probably not designed for wakeboarding, but it's fast.

My problem: I can jump off the wake, but I am having trouble getting any distance and height. The best I can do is jump 3/4 of the way to the other side. After reading some things on this site, I thought that some of the problem could be in the type of rope and handle that I have, which are designed for skiing.

Can anyone lend me some tips? I'm open to anything Smile

Thanks

elyse · Posted: Jun 14, 2005 10:28 am Post subject:

Zwank, first off, you need a non-stretch wakeboard rope. Next, for going w2w, make sure you are staying on edge all the way up the wake. Many people, including myself, have a problem with flatttening out their board right before hitting the wake. Just think about cutting all the way through the wake and never stopping. Don't forget to stand tall at the peak of the wake either. Here is a link:
http://wakeboarder.com/display.phtml?a=50
its for progressive edge, but thats what you need.
hope this helps!

wkebrd3 · Posted: Jun 14, 2005 10:28 am Post subject:

Speed doesn't mean anything. 19 - 23 MPH should be fine, but keep it consistent.

Weight helps make the wake bigger.

Non-stretch rope is almost a definate.

Learn the progressive edge.

Zwank · Newbie Joined: 14 Jun 2005 Posts: 2

Ahh I see. Yes, I do notice myself flattening back out before I jump, it's probably a phycological thing.

After reading the the article you linked me to, I found that I was mislead by thinking I was supposed to physically jump or try and ollie off the wake (Hey, it was in the Hyperlite beginner video...). Thanks for the help, I'll be riding today and i'll try the new aproach.

As for a rope, I probably won't have one of those for a short time, is it still possible to jump w2w without a good one? Also, what is a good brand of a rope for me to buy?

Thanks again!

LFADAM · Posted: Jun 15, 2005 6:48 am Post subject:

Zwank, it is possible. I did it for a year. It just may pull you forwards a little bit

toughnuts88 · Newbie Joined: 11 May 2005 Posts: 47 City: middleton

hey man dont for get to keep the rope low and in your waist and stand tall man