Need For Speed???

Catch This Wake · Addict Joined: 03 Feb 2005 Posts: 590 City: Miami

I ride behind a Malibu Wakesetter at about 20-22 mph and I've been boarding for a while now and I still can't clear the wake... (yes I know pathetic but don't laugh). I do however jump pretty well and I get some hight. I was maybe wondering if my jump height and distance has to do with my boat speed. If not is it just a matter of charging the wake BTW(balls to the wall)???

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

okay, so i just wrote a refined one page explanation on the technique of jumping the wake. then i accidentally hit the back button on my mouse and when i returned to the thread all my writing was gone, so here it is simply put.
Do this and you'll get maximum height/distance going wake to wake.
1) Progressive Edge - Your cut should become exponentially more aggressive as yoiu near the wake.
2) Edge through the wake - Don't let off your edge as you ride up the wake, cut harder if anything. This will make for maximum speed/tension when launching off the wake.
3) Stand tall - Be strong off the wake, don't let it bounce your stance around when you're being kicked into the air. For maximum pop, stand tall by extending your legs as you're riding up the wake.
One last note: a Malibu Wakesetter has a pretty massive, steep wake I'd imagine. This will make it more difficult to learn to go wake to wake because it is more difficult to control yourself when you're getting kicked up into the air so hard. It's just like if you're snowboarding you probably wouldn't want to try your first jump off a 6 foot kicker followed by a 50 foot gap. So just get the balls to charge it and don't let go Laughing

You'll get there.

bighitbiker3 · Soul Rider Joined: 21 Jun 2005 Posts: 386 City: Seattle

HAHA ya i was going w2w today for a warm up and let go with my non lead hand and face planted so hard it was not even funny.

Catch This Wake · Addict Joined: 03 Feb 2005 Posts: 590 City: Miami

Thanx that makes feel better about wakeboarding... lol J/k but ya I think when you faceplant while riding hurts more. I speak from experience. Surprised

Catch This Wake · Addict Joined: 03 Feb 2005 Posts: 590 City: Miami

Hey guys thanx for the tips I went riding today and stomped it. I did both HS and TS. But I was watching my video and noticed I can go over but not very high... what can I do to fix this???

Turnocity · Newbie Joined: 21 May 2005 Posts: 40

easy, stand tall at the wake, think about locking your knees, yo.

shadowfox · Outlaw Joined: 28 Jun 2005 Posts: 156 City: N Tex

So, is it better to keep both hands on the handle doing wake to wake, for some reason about half the time i am letting go with my trailing hand. Its like I am not air aware. Should I just tie my trailing hand to the handle.

cheesewizz · Outlaw Joined: 07 Jul 2003 Posts: 231

"Should I just tie my trailing hand to the handle" ya if you wanna die Laughing

shadowfox · Outlaw Joined: 28 Jun 2005 Posts: 156 City: N Tex

Ya think cheese?

cheesewizz · Outlaw Joined: 07 Jul 2003 Posts: 231

lol, right Wink