I wanna be a pro wakeboarder

wakeboardingismypassion · Newbie Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 41

is it possible for a 14 year old to start now that can barely do a tantrum to become a pro. With lessons at least once a week.

SCBrips · Guest

How to Be a Pro

LoudonTN · Posted: Sep 06, 2006 1:54 pm Post subject:

SCBrips.......... p.r.i.c.e.l.e.s.s.

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

The answer is a simple yes, it is possible.

kyle · Guest

no its not possible, not with lessons only once a week. think if you played baseball and only practiced once a week, you would suck...well wakeboarding is a lot like any other sport. sorry, dream crushed

CaM2816 · Soul Rider Joined: 03 Dec 2004 Posts: 343 City: Seattle

kyle, he never said he wouldnt practice or ride everyday he just said lessons once a week, therefore he could get lessons and things to work on during the rest of the week. Anyone could ride at the pro level if they get after it and ride hard and practice everyday and be consitent and have fun doing so.

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

Okay Kyle....... Rolling Eyes

wakeboardingismypassion · Newbie Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 41

yeah ill ride everyday but just get lessons once a week

hyperlite58 · Outlaw Joined: 15 Mar 2006 Posts: 228

good luck dude

QNev · Posted: Sep 06, 2006 2:41 pm Post subject:

If you push it and push it... Just maybe...

boarder_boy · Outlaw Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 210 City: Morgan hill

I would consider it possible, unlikely, but possible

mwhit · Criminal Joined: 15 Aug 2006 Posts: 98

man i wish i could go out everyday

wakeboardingismypassion · Newbie Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 41

Yeah well i love wakeboarding so im gonna give it everything.

wakeboardingismypassion · Newbie Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 41

another question i have is what tricks do u have to throw to be a pro.

MinnesotaBoarder · Outlaw Joined: 24 Aug 2006 Posts: 139

just about every trick u can think of...

Natman · Addict Joined: 13 Jan 2006 Posts: 873 City: Eddy TOWN

remeber my name: nathan...........so when you get a boat sponsorship you can send me one

thanks bud

K-dub · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 14760

I hope mommy and daddy are rich, because it's highly unlikely you won't make much money at all.

Stay in school and get a job that pays enough to buy a boat..... Rolling Eyes

jpk · Outlaw Joined: 07 Aug 2005 Posts: 215 City: Redmond

Why would you want to be a pro? You can make like 5x what a typcial pro makes by getting a good education and a better job and still wakeboard everyday. Is it so you can just live the lifestyle or do you actually think it's a career?

Robert Harp · Guest

wakeboardingismypassion, sponsors don't necessarily look for the BIGGEST trick bag. they look for the most diverse. keep that in mind when you're trying to get sponsored. also, compete every chance you get. That'll help you get seen.

kyle · Guest

...and you better start trampoline training now because you are going to find when you get to mobes, you are going to hit a brick wall.

alafiaboarder · Posted: Sep 06, 2006 5:54 pm Post subject:

how long have u been boardin... if u just started then.... Laughing

kind · Outlaw Joined: 03 May 2006 Posts: 118

anything is possible.. but getting there is going to require much more then you realize im sure.

jjaszkow · Posted: Sep 06, 2006 6:57 pm Post subject:

You have to dedicate yourself to this. Becoming a pro at this requires a serious level of dedication above and beyond what most people think is needed.

One of the things that I have noticed that all of the pros have is style, which I would imagine is MUCH harder to develop than a diverse bag of tricks. If you don't have much style, you'd have better be able to throw down tricks that no-one else can.

Anyway, good luck, and have fun with it.

QNev · Posted: Sep 06, 2006 7:02 pm Post subject:

In short form:

Steez + Tricks + Competitions + Dedication = A chance at going pro

jt09 · Ladies Man Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 22083 City: Austin

Is it any wonder why everyone thinks kyle is a prick?

kyle · Guest

jt09, you know you were thinking the exact same thing, i just happened to say it....and THEN i gave him advice, trampoline training, it is the only way to get that good

kyle · Guest

http://www.alliancewake.com/default2.aspx?pg=videos
goto the video Rainy Day, and that pretty much will show you what you need

jt09 · Ladies Man Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 22083 City: Austin

No, I wasn't.

First, you are wrong. A lesson a week and riding ALL the time, he could ride pro. Maybe not make the pro circuit, but that isn't what riding pro is.

Second, my first thought isn't to be a prick. Even if I thought he couldn't do it, I wouldn't answer the way you did.

I'm fully convinced you will get run over by a beer truck or a city bus w/i the near future.

WakeBoarder44 · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Posts: 1107

kyle,

As he's only 14 and will be able to ride a lot, I guess he can make it...

Good luck
Cool

PimpinD2 · Posted: Sep 07, 2006 5:08 am Post subject:

i dont think kyle is a prick. But i do think the original poster shouldnt bother posting on the forum about wanting to go pro, but be out there riding. Im pretty sure most if not all pro's went pro for having a love for the sport and some gifted talent. That being said, best of luck and go ride instead of posting. How bout we set a rule, for every post you make, you must learn 1 new trick =)..... anyways dont be discourage if ur 18 and not pro yet, just have fun with the sport. I bet ull get laid way more because you can wakeboard ha

Ctipping · Posted: Sep 07, 2006 6:29 am Post subject:

Don't break your knee...it puts a damper on the whole riding/walking part of life.

bmartin · Addict Joined: 05 Feb 2003 Posts: 794

Have you spoken to pros? Pro coaches? Asked them what it took? If this is a great career? The good thing about this sport is that the pros are very approachable and you might want to chat it up with some of the mid level pros like Corey Bradley, JD, Matt Simms, etc. about what it took and how life is like when you are pro trying to get on the podium. Unless the people posting on this site are pros or work with pros on a daily basis, the advice you will get here will not be worth much. Most of us have little idea what it really takes to be a pro!

Good luck!

Robert Harp · Guest

bmartin, I'm too good for PRO. Cool

vawakemonster · Posted: Sep 07, 2006 8:41 am Post subject:

bmartin, good point. thatd be like asking chavez how good a chance I have at being being a nascar driver Laughing

J_DOGG · Posted: Sep 07, 2006 8:57 am Post subject:

how tall are you??? only short people can be pro's...LOL.....