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mica · Newbie Joined: 22 May 2005 Posts: 4 City: delaware

alright....so i went wakeboarding for the first time yesterday and of course i sucked. i'm a 5'6" 125lb chick with a hyperlite juvi 131 biolite board. i'm a pretty good water skiier already. on the board i could get up but not for very long. anyone with any tips could really help. thanks!

E.J. · Ladies Man Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 7597 City: Mogadishu

It will come and probably pretty fast being that you are already use to being pulled behind a boat.

Few common problems are pulling the handle with both hands, which causes the board to break loose on the surface.... Rider ends up with his/her toes pointed at the boat and shortly thereafter, butt or face planted in the water. Fix this by only using your lead hand to grab the handle after getting up.... If that makes any sense....

Get those back fins in the water....it will keep you stable and off you go....

Fastest way to get better, ride with people who are better than you.

snooks · Soul Rider Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 313 City: Calgary

ya like E.J. SAid...keep ur fins in the water

TWP Rider · Newbie Joined: 21 May 2005 Posts: 13 City: Stroudsburg

Ride your board a little farther back and have the boat go a bit faster. That worked for me when I started riding. Good Luck Wink

ballywho · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 05 Feb 2005 Posts: 1725

At least you started out with better equipment. Do what everyelse said and don't try to carve softly, for me the harder I leaned in my edges the easier it is to balance. I don't know about faster but farther back definately, until you get more sure of yourself then for jumping get in closer. What kind of boat are you riding behind?
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mica · Newbie Joined: 22 May 2005 Posts: 4 City: delaware

we have a glastron ssv 175 inboard/outboard

SkyHighCoaster · Criminal Joined: 01 Aug 2004 Posts: 80 City: Oklahoma City

What they all said, And dont be afraid to be aggresive. You will get better alot faster if you just go for it.

ballywho · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 05 Feb 2005 Posts: 1725

Tht should be able to let you progress for a long time.
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mica · Newbie Joined: 22 May 2005 Posts: 4 City: delaware

well hopefully the water will be glass tomorrow so i can try this again.... i just got back from florida and unfortunatly my parents didn't wanna take the boat....so i missed some killer lake time. but if i get a chance tom. i'll let you all know how it goes.... wish me luck!

digital · Outlaw Joined: 08 Apr 2005 Posts: 125

mica, do you allready choose your stance, witch is your first leg on the board Wink

mica · Newbie Joined: 22 May 2005 Posts: 4 City: delaware

left foot comes first.... and so far i haven't gotten to go out yet. ohio's heat wave has passed for now Sad

Insanetoast · Newbie Joined: 13 Feb 2005 Posts: 21 City: Wisconsin

keep your nose above the water, and ride a skateboard for a little bit to get a feel of your balance. that should help.