Wakesurfing behind on I/O or a Outboard

(spearing) · (spearing) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 01-09-2010, 3:08 PM

Do u do this? and are you concerned about the prop being exposed? I noticed some guys profile pic wakesurfing behind a I/O and was scared just seeing it.

(wakeriderixi) · (wakeriderixi) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 01-09-2010, 3:13 PM

I wouldn't, call me prude.

(trdon) · (trdon) **Join Date: Sep 2007** 01-09-2010, 3:15 PM

That is worse than watching videos of wakeboarders not wearing a life jacket, and almost as wreckless

(sinkoumn) · (sinkoumn) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 01-09-2010, 3:38 PM

Glad I clicked on this page before someone posts "the photo" of what happens when you wakesurf behind an i/o

(coreym) · (coreym) **Join Date: Sep 2008** 01-09-2010, 3:51 PM

I learned behind a I/O. I still have all my fingers and toes. we had a massive swim platform though. I am not saying it is a 100% safe.

(brett564) · (brett564) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 01-09-2010, 3:58 PM

Wakesurfing behind an I/O is up there with wakeskating/boarding without a vest, catching 9 innings without a cup, riding a motorcycle without a helmet, or visiting Vegas without a condom. Sure you'll be fine the large majority of the time, but sooner or later something real bad is going to happen...

(jrich) · (jrich) **Join Date: Oct 2009** 01-09-2010, 4:38 PM

well said!

(redsupralaunch)

Jim

USA Wakeboard is the national governing body for the sport of wakesurf in the US. We consider wakesurfing behind I/O or outboard dangerous. We will not sanction events and will deny liability and medical coverage if I/O or outboard is used at wakesurf events. This is covered with the USA Water Ski and USA Wakeboard trained drivers program.

(lfxstar) · (lfxstar) **Join Date: Jul 2001** 01-09-2010, 7:08 PM

I would say wakesurfing behind an I/O is the worst thing you can ever do behind a boat.

(lfrider92) · (lfrider92) **Join Date: Sep 2008** 01-09-2010, 7:11 PM

^^ no tubing is.

(loudontn) · (loudontn) **Join Date: Feb 2005** 01-09-2010, 7:50 PM

Did it once, went through some rollers and saw the prop from 5 feet behind the boat on a surfboard. Stupid idea, never do it.

(pwningjr) · (pwningjr) **Join Date: Apr 2007** 01-09-2010, 7:51 PM

I think this is one of those times that it's okay to use a blanket statement: no.

(lfxstar) · (lfxstar) **Join Date: Jul 2001** 01-09-2010, 7:59 PM

I would say wakesurfing behind an I/O is the worst thing you can ever do behind a boat.

(john211) · (john211) **Join Date: Aug 2008** 01-10-2010, 9:39 AM

hey jim spearing, if you're speaking of anthemwake's profile pic, i'm pretty sure he posts it for shock effect, it being the picture with a tube on the swim platform (as a shield ??), a spotter drinking beer, and so on.

(benbuchholz) · (benbuchholz) **Join Date: Oct 2009** 01-10-2010, 10:09 AM

^^^^ "and so on" being Anthemwake himself holding a beer AS he wakesurfs haha.

if you're gonna wakesurf behind an i/o, that tube shield thing he's got goin on isn't a bad idea actually. you'd never catch me wakesurfing behind an i/o though

(nuckledragger)

Don't do it. Period.

(themxercr85) · (themxercr85) **Join Date: Jul 2007** 01-10-2010, 12:50 PM

Bu Coo said it the best hahahaha