Beginner in need of advice

ripcurl9485 · Newbie Joined: 05 Feb 2012 Posts: 2

Hey I'm originally a surfer but I've always wanted to also learn how to wakeboard and maybe do it on the side.Any suggestions on how to get started and what I should do or what I need.

flixmaster · Site Owner Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 7488

Do you live near a cable park? or do you have any friends with boats? Another way would be to try and book a private wakeboard lesson with a local wakeboard school.

wakechick13 · Posted: Feb 08, 2012 5:16 am Post subject:

ripcurl9485, once you read around and come upnwith any questions that you might possibly have post them here. As a fellow beginner I have learned quite a bit from just reading and getting answers from people that are more experienced. As they all told me dont be afraid to ask questions.

GnarShredd · Posted: Feb 08, 2012 6:26 am Post subject:

ripcurl9485, Like flixmaster asked, what are your options as far as learning goes? Have any friends with boats or who wakeboard already who could teach you?

ripcurl9485 · Newbie Joined: 05 Feb 2012 Posts: 2

I have a couple friends with nice boats but then i have no clue where to go from there lol

wakechick13 · Posted: Feb 09, 2012 4:06 pm Post subject:

ripcurl9485, Go out with them when they go!! Do you have your own gear??

GnarShredd · Posted: Feb 10, 2012 6:16 am Post subject:

ripcurl9485, Perfect. Just make sure to get out there with your buddies as much as possible and see if they'll let you use their gear. They should be able to teach you. Just remember to be patient with it. Some people get it the first few tries, others it can take all afternoon/a couple sets to just stand up.

wakechick13 · Posted: Feb 10, 2012 6:46 am Post subject:

GnarShredd, Dont get frustrated. I was one of those that it took all day and only stood up a couple times:)