Physics of wakeboarding

WilsonH · Posted: Aug 21, 2009 9:58 pm Post subject: Physics of wakeboarding

I'm not really sure if this threads been made before, so if it has I'm sorry.

I was thinking about the physics behind wakeboarding (Newton's laws especially) and I think a deeper understanding of physics, which is essentially the way the world works, can definatly help you progress faster and build good habits. The most obvious one is definatly Newton's 3rd law, For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction, the main example being the leaning back with your knees bent in the seated position to "load the line". I feel my knowlege of physics (which isn't a whole lot) helped me better my progressive edge, which in turn, helped my wake jumps drasticly.

By no means am I a qualified phisicist, but I love physics for sure. The point of this thread was to see if anyone else with greater knowlege of physics can help me get a new perspective on some things in the water. I'd like to know more about the physics of inverts/spins on and off axis. Anyone got anything for me? Smile

latergutgert · Criminal Joined: 24 Jul 2009 Posts: 54 City: ORL

Physics taught me that if you want to be good at wakeboarding you need an x-star

holdsworth · Posted: Aug 22, 2009 3:02 pm Post subject:

latergutgert, if there was a "Like" option I would've clicked it. Very Happy

STANG KILLA SS · Posted: Aug 22, 2009 6:33 pm Post subject:

hahaha laterqutgert. that s fkn sig material. halarious!!!!! Laughing

Medina · Posted: Aug 23, 2009 12:07 am Post subject:

Whats an xstar??? Surprised

NKCrider · Posted: Aug 23, 2009 5:51 am Post subject:

Medina, only the worlds most amazing wakeboat to date

get off the cable already.... Laughing

Medina · Posted: Aug 23, 2009 6:57 am Post subject:

I feel so leftoutside alone Laughing

WilsonH · Posted: Aug 23, 2009 10:24 am Post subject:

Leave it to Medina to not know what an xstar is. Razz

Blindside_137 · Posted: Aug 23, 2009 10:30 am Post subject:

haha i thought he was being sarcastic.. Shocked

Medina · Posted: Aug 23, 2009 10:59 am Post subject:

No, i am actually serieus Laughing

Anyway, a boat it is...

Well, boats are expensive, how much does the x star cost, like $50 000? For that i can take yearcards at 5 different cableparks for 20 years...

NKCrider · Posted: Aug 23, 2009 11:03 am Post subject:

Rhawn · Posted: Aug 23, 2009 2:52 pm Post subject:

NKCrider · Posted: Aug 23, 2009 3:39 pm Post subject:

Rhawn, maybe for that twin engine Mastercraft. have you seen that thing, its an x-100 i think

WilsonH · Posted: Aug 23, 2009 8:58 pm Post subject:

_bruky · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 24 May 2009 Posts: 1201

NKCrider · Posted: Aug 24, 2009 6:58 am Post subject:

_bruky, yeah its the x80. they are twin engine, 100gal fuel tank, yacht certified, guages are on an LCD display and a bunch of other crap

WilsonH · Posted: Aug 24, 2009 9:01 pm Post subject:

Thanks everyone for the great information... can somebody change the name of the thread to boat pricing? Thanks Wink

NKCrider · Posted: Aug 25, 2009 7:01 am Post subject:

WilsonH, i dont think anyone here is a phicisist thats why it went offtopic. but like you i find it interesting.. i only have about the same knowledge as you in terms of the line and newtons laws

_bruky · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 24 May 2009 Posts: 1201

Okay, physics!

Speaking only of the three laws, I believe your example falls into all three categories.

Being pulled by a boat is an external force therefore when you edge there is a change in linear momentum and one's particular placement will consistently be changing in comparison to its arbitrary reference point undergoing force in the opposite direction. 1, 2 and 3!

Due to the application and the broad categorization of the laws, I would dare to say due to the application it would be difficult to narrow any movement while being pulled behind a boat to a single law.

I was positive someone would have posted Olivia Newton John by now.

Medina · Posted: Aug 25, 2009 11:10 am Post subject:

WilsonH · Posted: Aug 25, 2009 8:45 pm Post subject:

_bruky · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 24 May 2009 Posts: 1201

JeffreyCH · Posted: Aug 25, 2009 11:27 pm Post subject:

X (beers)=>fun\<pain+gummyworms All you need for wake physics.....period!!!!

toothpick · Posted: Aug 26, 2009 4:13 am Post subject:

WilsonH, you would love Kyle Schmidt's classroom session here at The Wakeboard Camp. He focuses on the physics behind getting bigger air and working with the boat, rope, water, and board to get all you can out of riding. It all becomes so much clearer after hearing and seeing it all laid out.

We have a lot of things going for us that other board sports don't have. Our ramp (the wake) isn't a solid object, we can take advantage of that. There is a lot you can do with a little bit of leverage, like the progressive edge you mentioned.

Anyway, it's good stuff. Also, Kyle gets on Stokemeter.com once a month, and you can get a bit of a taste of how he instructs on those. Rock n roll!

NKCrider · Posted: Aug 26, 2009 7:10 am Post subject:

JeffreyCH, gummyworms ftmfw Laughing

WilsonH · Posted: Aug 26, 2009 4:47 pm Post subject:

toothpick, get Kyle to post here Laughing

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Christobull · Addict Joined: 29 Jun 2009 Posts: 898 City: Tulsa

JeffreyCH, I'm so glad someone has finally applied gummy worms to physics. Laughing

I knew it wasn't coincidence that I landed a new trick that day my friend brought them out on the boat.

... and, I didn't even have an X-star.