I've never tried wakeboarding, but I have always wanted to. None of my friends have any interest in doing something like this with me, so I always end up trying new stuff solo. Is there anyone else that's been able to learn when only depending on total strangers to teach them?
yea, I don't have any close friends that ride, if anything I introduced them all to wakeboarding. Its defenitly doable. Also WakeWorld is a great support group so if you need help advice or get frustrated along the way there is a good group of people here to help you out. I know WW has helped me a TON. Don't let anyone else hold you back.. Go for it. PLus you being from the west coast I'm sure there are people on here willing to give you a pull if you need it. I'm from Maine and if I can do it, anyone can. Good luck and most importantly have fun!
I'm sure I could find people willing to give me a pull... but I know nothing really about the sport other than I want to try it. They'd have to be pretty patient to teach me from the very beginnings of it, ha!
Post in find a third forum. Explain your situation and that you will help with gas $, cleaning the boat after in exchange for a lesson. Or search through previous posts and there are some really good riders on here that give lessons. You'll be hooked in no time.
Buy the "Higher education" dvd. It is a great educational film, also for beginners. It will give you a lot off theories and understanding off the fundamentals of wakeboarding. And if you should end up being hooked, it contains tricks all the way to pro level . You can buy it on bumpfilms.com. Good luck and have a great summer.
ya man, im alone with wakeboarding, i had to teach myself. At least you could find someone to pull you, thats a major plus, i usually have to explain what wakeboarding is to most people. I say subscribe to wakeboarding mag and read it a lot, post any questions you have on wakeworld, and fiend some people that will give you a pull.
Exactly, i'm from nebraska and had barely heard of wakeboarding when we bought a new boat and it came with an old hyperlite evolve with sandals. Hooked in no time, i've had to teach myself everything, probably why i progress so slow , but i'll live, Just try it out and practice practice practice
I taught myself. I did watch a video or two beforehand but had only myself and a board that had no fins to start, boy was that first ride when i got up slick.
Jason if you're feel'n out of the loop with the sport and have any questions give me a call I'd luv to chat it up with you, I just sent you an e-mail. Also, as said before Wakeworld is an awesome support group.
Thanks, I already can tell how helpful everyone is. Thanks for the suggestions... I'll just try and get started somehow and you'll probably see me back with more questions soon, ha!
I watched my cousins ride one time up in Washington then I came home bought a board and bindings (ultra suctioin Search 135) went out behind my fishing boat and have taught myself everything. After learning w2w and w2w 180's I went to camp TSR and they taught me sliders, and I was working on tantrums but I had to go home and my wake is too small for flips. Although I have learned HS 3's behind it
. You can buy it on bumpfilms.com. Good luck and have a great summer.
, but i'll live, Just try it out and practice practice practice
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