I need to know a lot about wakeskating, PLEASE HELP

gilbert · Criminal Joined: 11 Jul 2006 Posts: 56

Hey im a newbie and i need to no what board i should get and what speed and all that stuff please help

Nick Taylor · Posted: Jul 12, 2006 11:41 am Post subject:

Deep breath.

Ok, for starters, what do you ride behind? You are going to want to base speed and rope length off of what's pulling you. As far as a board goes, I might have a slightly biased opinion, but if you want an awesome skate that will take you from the basics to the most advanced tricks possible, that will also last you basically forever (unlike the majority of wakeskates out there), then I would say go for an Integrity wakeskate. I've ridden a lot of wakeskates, and of all of them, the Integrity is by far the best. Whatever you choose to do, if you are wakeskating, have fun, it's seriously all that matters.

Wakeskating's a source, it'll change your life, swear to God Wink

`tnt

gilbert · Criminal Joined: 11 Jul 2006 Posts: 56

im riding behind a 2006 malibu 23 lsv and i have a power wedge and tons of ballast if i want

WakeFrog1970 · Outlaw Joined: 08 Jun 2006 Posts: 143 City: Richmond

sorry to jump on your thread, but i'm new to wakeskating as well and Nick's questions in his answer made me curious....

keysdrew · Newbie Joined: 13 Jul 2006 Posts: 14 City: Key Largo

Well the real question is how much are you willing to spend... because i just got Nick Taylor new pro model the "Carpe Diem" and let me tell you its the best but it comes to about $300 or more...

When i was just starting to wakeskate i had a cassette flat Mr. Green

it was great.

Colorful

gilbert · Criminal Joined: 11 Jul 2006 Posts: 56

what about hyperlite or liquid force because i can get a pretty good discount at my local store on them

keysdrew · Newbie Joined: 13 Jul 2006 Posts: 14 City: Key Largo

yea ive only ridden a lf impulse and it was real nice id recomend it

gilbert · Criminal Joined: 11 Jul 2006 Posts: 56

what size should i get though?

keysdrew · Newbie Joined: 13 Jul 2006 Posts: 14 City: Key Largo

i gotta 39.75 but i also like 41's and 42's

gilbert · Criminal Joined: 11 Jul 2006 Posts: 56

do you go by size or weight or what cause i am only 5'4" and 110

keysdrew · Newbie Joined: 13 Jul 2006 Posts: 14 City: Key Largo

well im 5'8'' 130 and I had a 41 and it was great and now i have a 39.75 and i LOVE it.

id get a 40 or 41 if i were u

(look at oak wakeskates)

gilbert · Criminal Joined: 11 Jul 2006 Posts: 56

k thanks but what speed should i go at when i skate

keysdrew · Newbie Joined: 13 Jul 2006 Posts: 14 City: Key Largo

u gotta figure that one out but i got about 20ish

beau_bushnell · Outlaw Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 185 City: GP

Nick Taylor, thanks for the advice.

Rhawn · Posted: Aug 06, 2006 7:21 pm Post subject:

I tried wakeskating for the first time today, alot of fun and I need my own board naturally.

Any suggestions?

I rode a hyperlite that had a rubber overlay on the deck. Any other skates like that? I'd prefer to stay with something like that so I dont need shoes.

I'm 6'5" 230

heroldmike · Criminal Joined: 08 Aug 2006 Posts: 68 City: toronto

i have the hyperlite scape with foam ontop but the board is crap i would go with a fiberglass board ive had nothing but problems, ive had to return 3 already after riding each one about 3-4 times.

senorbueno · Addict Joined: 04 Mar 2005 Posts: 775

Rhawn, barefoot is fun and all when you are first starting, but if you really want to progress foam or not, you are going to want to ride in some shoes. You can use an old pair of shoes (maybe something you use to cut the grass), or you could pay 30$ and get a pair of chucks or something to skate in.

I've tried foam and grip, and I'm a grip tape fan, mainly b/c it gives a better feeling between my feet and the board. But it's whatever floats your boat.

Being 6'5", and 230, you may want to look at larger boards (something around a 42 or 43.... here is a GREAT DEAL on a concave wood board http://www.buywake.com/catalog/detail/ibZZ9

Gilbert, in terms of speed, try around 20 mph, and if it seems like you are being pulled over the front of your board while up and riding, you are going to fast, and if it feels you are leaning back and are struggling to stay standing up, you are going to slow. Hope that helps Smile

Nick Taylor · Posted: Aug 14, 2006 5:55 pm Post subject:

heroldmike, Who has fiberglass boards?

criswb · Soul Rider Joined: 09 Mar 2006 Posts: 310 City: Guayaquil

Im also hijacking here but.... if Im 5'2 and wiegh 95 lbs, what size skate should I get?

Nick Taylor · Posted: Aug 15, 2006 3:11 am Post subject:

criswb, You're gonna want to lean towards smaller skates. 38-40" would be your best options.

Beaver · Posted: Aug 30, 2006 9:22 pm Post subject:

Go what ever speed your comfortable at. There's no written code. Its all personal preference. I ride at 23 or so maybe faster maybe slower. As for size of a board, its the same thing. I ride the TNT 39 and i love it with all my heart.

fresh food · Newbie Joined: 13 May 2006 Posts: 3

im 6 1 and 150 and im gonna grow what size board should i get

$$$B52v23$$$ · Posted: Sep 14, 2006 7:51 pm Post subject:

ridehatzic · Posted: Sep 15, 2006 6:44 am Post subject:

fresh food, the 43 would be fine but you could go smaller, 41, even 39. It's mostly preferance. Not like wakeboarding, none of this weight stuff.