Ok, I have a few questions that are puzzling me due to inexperience in the sport and figured you guys could help out.
I'm a fairly big guy, 6'3", 250-pounds and I've been having problems getting good air on my wake jumps. I've attributed this mostly to two things, form and execution leading up to the jump, and weight. I've started doing better with how I approach the wake and it is making a difference as I can get as high as about 5-6 feet maybe on a good jump. However, I am wondering if I am going to constantly be faced with smaller jumps because I'm simply heavier than most riders.
I'd like to hear from some of the other big guys on this board to get an idea of how high they can get on a good jump. I want to know if I'm going to continuously be limited or if it is in fact possible to get good air and be a big boarder.
Also of note, I ride a liquid force stance 142, which has a continuous rocker. From what I've read, continuous doesn't yield as much pop as 3-stage. Would it make a big difference if i went towards an aggressive 3-stage? How much of a difference are we talking? foot? two feet? 17 feet?
I know there are other aspects that make the jump as well...I'm mainly riding behind a 2001 Malibu sunsetter with a wedge and makeshift fat sacks, so I'm assuming it is not wake related (though I'm sure there are boats out there providing a better wake that could help out).
I've only been riding for 4 months, but I've progressed pretty well for the most part...can do your surface tricks, one wake 180's reg and fakie, ollie tricks, etc.....but i feel to keep progressing..i need to get more boost.
Any suggestions or information would help out.