New? How do get up on this thing

brkou812 · Newbie Joined: 24 Apr 2006 Posts: 1 City: Monee

I have skateboarded, I can water Ski, alpine ski, and surf, but i cannot get up on the wakeboard. Any tips!
Thanks in advance.
BRKOU812

BigMace255 · Soul Rider Joined: 07 Mar 2006 Posts: 271

If you're considering getting into the sport seriously (and/or have 100 dollars lying around,) look into getting The Book. It's a wakeboard instructional DVD series. I'm getting my own copy in just a few days. If you're not interested in that, think about your positioning. Stay tucked in tight, and let the boat pull you up (do not try to pull yourself up) If you find yourself sinking, you are standing up too early. Let the boat get up to speed first. Another person on WB.com described it this way:

if you are on the edge of a cliff and a buddy is trying to pull you up, and you going to fight against him and work to pull yourself up? No. You're going to stay compact, relax, and let yourself be pulled up. Good luck!

Pettieo · Criminal Joined: 13 Apr 2006 Posts: 61 City: Bellignham

brkou812... I agree with Big Mace, the DVDs work a lot (Detention Volume 1 is amazing and fun!), I have never used a book, they might work... but the videos help the most. Very Happy

good luck!!

Alt_Adjust · Newbie Joined: 27 Mar 2006 Posts: 22 City: Atlanta

I think that he was refering to The Book DVD series. They are great. When I was learning I was just plowing water. Watched to first disc, got up on the first try. My big advice is as the boat starts to pull you, relax, let the boat do the work, and try to touch your heels to your butt. It works for me.

money_mike · Criminal Joined: 26 Mar 2006 Posts: 67 City: phoenix

just keep drinking lake water every time until you get it, and then youl realize how easy it is.

just kidding, honestly its just like you chill for a second or two when the boat starts the pull, then start turning sideways and stand up. once you get it its like riding a bike

BobL · Newbie Joined: 15 Mar 2006 Posts: 33

I am a skier but my kids showed me this link..Scroll down to the Deep Water Start section..

http://www.wake.co.nz/tricks/beginnerguide.php

boardordi3 · Newbie Joined: 22 Apr 2006 Posts: 11 City: New Buffalo

i'm sure if you look online, you could find detailed instructions, or videos, but remember:

+Bring your knees to your chest
+keep your weight on your back foot

hyperlitewakeboarding · Outlaw Joined: 20 Feb 2005 Posts: 108

My dad used to gun it like you do when getting up for skiing and it was super hard to get up, after riding behind my friends boat and the driver slowly starting vs. gunning it like for skiing I was able to get up. MHope this helps.

pilot_ryder · Posted: Apr 25, 2006 2:32 pm Post subject:

Pettieo, the book is the dvd

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

The Book is great place to learn. You can also search this forum for advice.

fatkidscanwakeboard · Criminal Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 56 City: Rossville

try to when ur lieing in the water to tilt ur feet forward it makes the board plain out quicker

it worked fo me Laughing