not my best day but it's the 1st time we had someone video a whole session. (quick 30sec clip) <BR><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7-UEbZQFnw" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7-UEbZQFnw</a> <BR> <BR>(Message edited by caskimmer on August 27, 2006)

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTY8mrwhOTQ" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTY8mrwhOTQ</a>

sick, now that's what I was waiting for.

It's all in the boat driving. <IMG SRC="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":-)" BORDER=0> James was that from this summer before you went back to school? It looks like the board with the huge WALKER chrome sticker on it.

How fast were you going ? Looks pretty fast

I was going 10.5. (I think you were asking about the second video.) It was this summer before school. And I'm not sure if it was all boat driving. If I can quote Bill from the last stop at Villa Lagos, "That Takes Skill".<img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/smile.gif" border=0> <BR> <BR>(Message edited by surfkid on August 31, 2006)

James-I was actually referring more to the 1st vid but both actually look fast. Its probably just the video itself. If thats you in the 2nd vid I would have to say you have all the skillz brotha !!!

Thanks. And sorry about the mistake

360 shuvit attempt-1st time wakesurfing <BR><a href="http://www.wakepics.com/img/20035" target="_blank">http://www.wakepics.com/img/20035</a> <BR>He still needs to get used to the pocket and gets a little intimidated when he gets close to the boat but he killed it so hard for his 1st time behind a boat. (He was stomping these back to back among other tricks with the rope) Dang 15 yr olds... <BR> <BR>(Message edited by caskimmer on September 01, 2006)

We normally run at 10.5 as well although I've found I like 10.7 better when my legs are still fresh.

James ~~ Right on with the video... You make it look very easy and a whole lot of fun... Just started doing it myself and really enjoying it...

Thanks. Have Fun Learning You'll Do Great

critter's 1st run on her new board <BR><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64Gv_lpPyM8" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64Gv_lpPyM8</a>

Sean James &amp; Jeff, fine surfing action on your videos. I watched them over and over. I know the specs on Jeff's boat, but what is the make, model and weighting on your boat, Sean? Thanks.

I usually ride behind my sister's 04 Malibu VLX and after 2 years we're still playing with the weighting. We recently started running without the Wedge which cleaned up the wake a lot but we still need to add a little something. It's a lot better then what we previously had but still doesn't have the drive as Clubmyke's Nautique which is a literal launchpad when you hit the lip. <BR> <BR>Malibu <BR> <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/559019/365371.jpg" alt="Upload"> <BR> <BR>Nautique <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/559019/365372.jpg" alt="Upload"> <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/559019/365373.jpg" alt="Upload"> <BR> <BR>(Message edited by caskimmer on September 04, 2006) <BR> <BR>(Message edited by caskimmer on September 04, 2006) <BR> <BR>(Message edited by caskimmer on September 04, 2006)

Sean, thanks for the info and awesome pics. As you guys can see, I STILL haven't bought a boat. I definitely want to surf both front side and back side. These boats are expensive, and I dont want to blow it. And on top of that, Im a penny pinching accountant not accustomed to making big purchases. Keep posting those videos. Lets see that Nautique!

Nice air Sean. Are you able to get any rotation w/ that air for a 180/360? Come on Jim, I think James Walker is an accountant and he's sportn' a big wake.

James is the teenager, Jeff is the CPA. <IMG SRC="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":-)" BORDER=0> Jim, I had the same reservations...oh shoot, 8 years ago before we bought the boat, but I have never regretted it. Send me a PM and I can give you a strategy to make the purchase pretty much free over the course of a few years.

Curtis- I just started trying bs and fs 360s yesterday. I'm over-rotating my backsides and under-rotating my frontsides (but have "somewhat" landed 1 of each)

Sean- let's get that vid! <BR>Jeff- What will it take to share a strategy w/ me?

Curtis you already have one! <IMG SRC="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":-)" BORDER=0> You have a legitimate business in the boat. <BR> <BR>Sean, aerial 3's FS and BS? You're OVER rotating the BS's in the air? Sick.

Yea, I'm throwing it too hard and keep doing bs 390 airs.

When did you retire from the US Olympic gymnastics team?! <IMG SRC="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":-)" BORDER=0> In the air? You're not spinning the last little bit on the surface? I want to see that, Sean...break out the video cam!!!!!

I've also been a snowboarder since 1990 and use to be able to throw bs900s and any 720 variation. <BR>(I can also do 360s over a spine on a skateboard which helps <b>A LOT</b>)

steve did get vid's of sean the last session out.. <BR> <BR>he was bustin lose with huge 360's airs (wildest trick i have seen hands down)

<img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/559019/365915.jpg" alt="Upload">

Unrelated question. That isn't skatelite on the surface, it looks like ply? <BR> <BR>James can do wild stuff over the spine behind the boat - superman and 360's aerials, but not coming back down into the same wake. <BR> <BR>Don't tell me that I am going to need to build a spine and run up on his ramp, so he can practice the aerial 3's !!!!!!! <IMG SRC="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":-)" BORDER=0>

it's just regular 1/4" Masonite with Thompson's waterseal.

Not one of my better 360's but the only one I have on video. On a phase 5 prop, behind a '06 x-2. <BR> <BR><a href="http://s100.photobucket.com/albums/m33/02gda/?action=view&amp;current=MVI_2006.flv" target="_blank">http://s100.photobucket.com/albums/m33/02gda/?action=view&amp;current=MVI_2006.flv</a>

Het KH, not a surface 3, an aerial 3...Sean is saying he boosts air and does the 3 while the board is in the air. I'm looking for that on video. Nice clip, though.

I'll post it as soon as I land one<img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/wink.gif" border=0>

Post the attempt Sean...I just want to see the orientation on take off, if you're garbbing to keep the board with you and how much air you have to boost to get more than 270 degrees in the rotation. I would think you would have a HUGE amount of windup or you're dropping from the lip down into the trough. I promise not to judge you on style points. <IMG SRC="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":-)" BORDER=0>

no grab, slows down the rotation (hmm, maybe I <i>should</i> be grabbing the backsides) <BR> <BR>and the more I think about it, alley-oop airs over a frontside hip (on a skateboard) would be better practice than a spine. Shannon's ramp had both.

I'm still interested in how you are coming back down into the wake. James has that 4 foot high half pipe, that would seem to be the better way of practicing...OH! are you rotating off axis? Shoot, just post the vid! <IMG SRC="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":-)" BORDER=0>

aw c'mon Jeff, all of a sudden I have a pretty cool accomplishment in my sights. Don't make me give up my secrets before I get a chance to correct my mistakes. <BR> <BR>...but I will put up a video grab demonstrating what I'm doing wrong. <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/559019/366317.jpg" alt="Upload"> <BR>looks like a little more than halfway through the rotation I stop spinning my upper body. (this a frontside) <BR> <BR>(Message edited by CAskimmer on September 07, 2006)

Looks like a bad fashion air. <IMG SRC="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":-)" BORDER=0> I'm sure you'll land it Sean, I'm just interested in the approach, that's 80% of the trick.

yeah, the approach is vital.

Are you looking for money? <IMG SRC="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":-)" BORDER=0> C'mon give it up one short segment is NOT going to kill you. <IMG SRC="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":-)" BORDER=0>

nice backside 3 over the spine <IMG SRC="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":-)" BORDER=0> i can't spin backside on a board, here's a few year old pic of me doing a no footed frontside 3 <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/559019/366470.jpg" alt="Upload">

style at 60 <BR><a href="http://www.wakepics.com/img/20252%20" target="_blank">http://www.wakepics.com/img/20252 </a>

sean, <BR> <BR>awesome video of rich !!!!!

Sean, great video and beautiful wake! Is that your sister's Malibu producing that clean wake?

yes it is Jim, unfortunately we can't get the other side to look that good<img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/sad.gif" border=0> <BR> <BR>Does <i>anyone know if it's possible to reverse the drive/ rotation on a Malibu?</i> <BR> <BR>edit: better yet does anyone from Centurion want to loan me a reverse drive Enzo to film on for a couple of months?<img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/biggrin.gif" border=0> <BR> <BR>(Message edited by caskimmer on September 21, 2006)

Caddymaster, you just like it because it begins with a shot of your boat!!<img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/wink.gif" border=0> <BR> <BR>BTW- these are all "C" clips that I'm not bothering to keep on the hard drive. What I'm working on is going to be really cool!!!