Dock start

hardcore · Newbie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 33 City: Nor-Cal

I'm planning on going riding tomorrow but i wanna start it off with a dock start. I've never done one before, any suggestions on it? The glass on the lake is just to tempting.

DJew Jake · Posted: Nov 06, 2004 11:05 pm Post subject:

The exact same as a deep water except you don't get wet, lean back and resist untill your plaining Smile

colefooter · Posted: Nov 07, 2004 7:04 am Post subject:

Just get slack in the rope while your standing on the dock, then when the ropes slack is almost gone, jump off into the water and lean back like aFramer said, just try it, it is not very hard.

joedirt00 · Posted: Nov 07, 2004 1:26 pm Post subject:

I've never done it but it seems like the driver plays the bigger part in the dock start. Is this true? Other than what the other guys said thats about it for the rider. Its just kind of timing for him.

wakerider231 · Posted: Nov 09, 2004 6:47 pm Post subject:

wait till the rope almost has full tention then jump and lean back its very easy

Jim M · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 2933

Make sure the driver knows when to drop the hammer, thats all.

colefooter · Posted: Nov 09, 2004 7:18 pm Post subject:

yeah you might not want to lean back too much the first time, if the driver doesnt know what hes doing, you could lean back and hit your head on the dock

Matt French · Newbie Joined: 09 Nov 2004 Posts: 6 City: Stoney Creek

Another thing...dont do a dock start off a floating dock...hahaha...i made that mistake once, and i looked like a total jackass. Good times....

Wakebrad · Ladies Man Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas

Yeah just have the driver ease it up once the rope gets tension. Jump forward right before the rope gets tension and lean back. It's not hard. I think I got it second try.

colefooter · Posted: Nov 10, 2004 6:14 pm Post subject:

DJew Jake · Posted: Nov 10, 2004 10:36 pm Post subject:

colefooter, Why whats wrong with floating docks, i jump off them all the time with no trouble?

LFADAM · Posted: Nov 28, 2004 7:00 am Post subject:

me 3. I always dock start (sitting and standing) off of floating docks.

hardcore, when you get good at it, try doing it off of something higher. Ive seen guys do it off of roofs of docks.

roundbaywakeboard · Posted: Nov 30, 2004 12:09 am Post subject:

just don't mess up because that's a pain in the rear to get it all set up again. No pressure...just do it perfect the first time!

Boarder4Life3780 · Posted: Dec 03, 2004 8:06 am Post subject:

Another note, most people are explaining "flying docks" which means you start standing up and you jump in.. which is explained better in any post above. However you might want to try a sitting dock start first so your driver can get used to when to punch it, because it will differ by boat and that way you will get pulled off regardless and you dont have to worry about hurting yourself.

To perform a sitting dock, just sit on the edge of the dock with your board perpendicular to the direction of boat travel (just like deep water), when the boat pulls you out you will be in a butterslide (boardslide if you prefer) and when the boat speeds up a bit more turn your hips so your lead leg is in front.

Get the feel of those and make sure your DRIVER is comfortable also because a lot relies on them, and then go for the flying dock.

asterisk* · Posted: Dec 10, 2004 6:26 am Post subject:

I would do a few sitting dockstarts first so you get used to having to lean back a little although it can be difficult depending on how tall your dock is. I remember trying to do a sitting dockstart on holiday where the platform was about 2 inches above the water. Good times.

Once youve got sitting dockstarts down a jumping one shouldnt be much of a problem. Then you can start learning 180 dockstarts or dock to fakie Laughing

cwaker4 · Soul Rider Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 465 City: Gilroy

dock starts are super easy. the first time i did it i was nervous, but it was really easy. the driver does play a big role just jump as soon as the line is tight and thats when the driver goes. if your still nervpus try it sittning first.