Wakeboarder :: pop

hypofluid137 · Newbie Joined: 08 Sep 2005 Posts: 2

i have a hyperlite fluid 137 and im about 5'7'' 125lbs...im having trouble getting more air that 3-4 ft heelside...and little to none toeside...i've never had proper instruction and have just taught myself the little i know. i'd like to know everything i need for beginner jumping from boatspeed to rope suggestions...thanks

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

I doubled my hight just by searching. Shocked

I'm just kidding but you will get flamed for this. Read up on the home page under trick tips about progressive edgeing. That pretty much all you need to know.
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LFevo138 · Outlaw Joined: 28 Aug 2005 Posts: 147 City: Grand Rapids

edge outside the wake about as far as you can go, then when the boat starts pulling you back make an aggressive edge back to the wake, make sure you keep the rope tight while your doing this is called "loading the line" keep your legs stiff when you hit the wake, youll be jumping the wake in no tiime

Blake · Posted: Sep 08, 2005 7:22 pm Post subject:

LFevo138, did you even read his post? I am pretty sure if he can get s or 4 feet of height on his pops, he has no problem clearing the wake... Rolling Eyes

If you are going to do anything, work on your progressive edge. And I believe you may be to flat at the top of the wake still... When you hit the wake, hold your edge all the way through it, and dig your heels into the water (or toes) when you are at the crest of the wake when you are fully standing.

Again, 3 or 4 feet of height good be considered good though behind a jet ski, bass boat, or flat bottom boat. Inclue more info in your posts!

hypofluid137 · Newbie Joined: 08 Sep 2005 Posts: 2

i have a bryant...not really a ski boat but it puts out

WhoUBe · Outlaw Joined: 24 Aug 2005 Posts: 130 City: Spokane

Blake, 3-4 ft. behind a jet ski is really freckin' good.

Oasis137 · Addict Joined: 21 Aug 2005 Posts: 687 City: J-Town

just really keep your line tension high. Straiten your legs as much as possible. Thats what does it for me to get higher than just normal jumps.

GuitsBoy · Posted: Sep 12, 2005 11:26 am Post subject:

Like the others have said:

- Progressive edge. Cut increasingly harder as you go up the lip, as opposed to just going in with a ton of speed.

- Line loading. Resist the pull of the boat directly. the more tension, the more explosive your pop will be off the wake.

- Stand tall. Its almost a similar movement to jumping on a trampoline or diving board. Its not jumping, you just want to have your legs lock up at the right time. When you first start out, stand tall and lock your legs as you get to the bottom of the wake. Eventually you can fine tune it a little later for maximum pop.

cva · Newbie Joined: 13 Sep 2005 Posts: 13 City: MONTERREY NL

nice tips ..... i think ive improved on mi w2w ..... thanx Laughing