Pictures of me riding my Belmont for the first time

[FlipsidE]

These are pictures of only my second time boarding this season after a 4 year break. I've got a long way to go (weak muscles, bad balance, and a few others), but I absolutely loved it. I had to go behind my cousin's Pontoon boat unfortunately. My cousin's I/O ski boat was in the shop. But, no matter what it was, I couldn't turn down the chance to ride.

The Belmont rides great, just slick enough for me that I feel like I can break it loose quite easily, but it still sticks when I need it to.

Anyway, a lot of my Dad's side of the family was down there, and all of them were just so psyched to see me get up and ride. Whether or not I rode well, they were just so happy to see someone up on the water on July 4th.

Also, you'll see in these pictures that the lake is really dirty. It has rained like crazy here over the past week (blessed with great weather today though), so all the dirt has been unsettled. Water looks really muddy. And, the water was VERY choppy. Not an inch of butter out there...anywhere.

Anyway, without further ado, here are the pics. I'm just riding...no tricks.

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FlipsidE

[wakeriderof87]

u looked like u were havin fun. Y did u take such a long break. Anyway, glad ur back

[FlipsidE]

Well, I always kinda made a mental promise to myself that I'd get back out on the water after college was over. At the time, I had a boat (although it was in horrible shape). Well, shortly after I graduated, other things became more important (moving into my own place, a new car, etc.), and I never got back to it. I wish I had just followed my joys and found a way to go boarding again, but I didn't.

Now, I'm back into it

FlipsidE

[wakeriderof87]

thats cool, well good luck wtih it

[vance]

That hoop on the side of thr dock is tight!!