Wakeboarding FAQ

(wakeworld) · (wakeworld) **Join Date: Jan 1997** 06-17-2003, 3:19 PM

We've got a Frequently Asked Questions page (http://www.wakeworld.com/faq/) that is woefully out of date and missing several key questions, such as, "What is wakeboarding?"

I think this document could be very useful for reducing the number of repeated basic questions on the discussion board as well as general education of WakeWorld readers.

I'd like to get your help with two things. First, what questions do you think should be included in this document?

Second, How would you define wakeboarding? I've always described it as snowboarding behind a boat because of the similar equipment and stance.

Thanks much for your help!

(wakepaula) · (wakepaula) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 06-17-2003, 3:23 PM

Thanks! I have a question...where's my stuff?

(suckbuthavefun)

did you check your shirt and pants?

lukeh2owalker 06-17-2003, 4:46 PM

lube questions: concerning soap on bindings will eat, ruin them?

defined as: walking on water like jc but he didn't need a board.

(socalwakepunk) · (socalwakepunk) **Join Date: Dec 2002** 06-17-2003, 6:55 PM

I like the "How do I get sponsored?" questions.

buttacup 06-17-2003, 9:51 PM

Questions to include:
-How do I choose a board and a pair of bindings?
-How do I get my kids started?
-what rope/handle is the best?

Since I've been asked a few times if my wakeboard is a snowboard, I tell the curious minds that it's similar to snowboardinb but you're behind a boat. I like Luke's answer better

(kristian) · (kristian) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 06-17-2003, 9:54 PM

buttacup, you have kids?!

(eternalshadow)

You can include a basic list of definitions ex)
rocker
molded fins
Spectra
edging
heelside
toeside
pop
double up
wake (you'd be surprised how many people have trouble with this one)

just other basic terminology people new to the sport could use familiarizing with.

Definetly something on the what board and bindings like Lynsey said

"Will a tower make my jumps bigger?"
"What speed do I ride at?"
What rope length should I use?"

buttacup 06-18-2003, 6:43 AM

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Waiting until I get married, since I'm single now, that's not going to happen for a while

(kristian) · (kristian) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 06-18-2003, 6:58 AM

I Know, Just teasing

(My offer of Marriage is still on the table,

J/K)
say hi to Amy, (if she's not lurking right now)

xtremebordgurl 06-18-2003, 7:54 AM

define wakeboarding as a combination of surfing/snowboarding but your being pulled behind a boat.

(sn0w) · (sn0w) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 06-18-2003, 10:12 AM

"How do I get up on a wakeboard?"