Good wakeboarding camps/schools for beginners??

dnichole 08-11-2003, 1:58 PM

Got a few friends lookin for some recommendations on schools that are better for beginners (I know some are geared more towards experienced riders, 2 girls have never been up and the other has ridden twice)... preferrably in Cali, might be up for a week in AZ as well... Good and bad feedback if ya got any! Thanks! :-)

wakebored 08-11-2003, 5:35 PM

www.westcoastcamps.com My wife and I had a 3 hour lesson with Mike Schwenne this last Friday at Melones. I got alot of good advice in very short timeframe. He gave me 3-4 things to practice that will open me up to many more tricks. Even landed my first toeside w2w. Mike also brought an inland surfer which was a total blast. My wife is a true beginner and she also felt much more comfortable behind the boat. Even got her to try a little jumping. Mike is really positive and treated us very well even though we are beginners. His houseboat deal at Lake McClure looks like a steal to me

disbemrj 08-12-2003, 12:08 PM

Mike Schwenne is a great rider and teacher.

If you wanted to take a little trip to Florida you could also check out The Wakeboard Camp.

(rogerw44) · (rogerw44) **Join Date: May 2002** 08-12-2003, 12:14 PM

Give Ian at Ensane Wakeboard School a try.
Location is Lake Shasta. A great place to learn.
It was totally non-intidmating for me and my six year old son.
http://www.ensanewakeboarding.com/

(brinks) · (brinks) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 08-12-2003, 9:37 PM

if you are in Arizona check out AZ Wakesports
480-236-8396 . You can also check out there website at www.azwakesports.com
The prices on the website are incorrect but if you call them they can get the corect price info for you

(cbv) · (cbv) **Join Date: Sep 2002** 08-13-2003, 6:14 AM

What about the Tampa/St Pete area. I want to put my kids in one next summer.

bigwake 08-13-2003, 8:17 AM

Cliff...check out Extreme Wakeboard School. They are just north of Tampa. We have been there a lot & my neighbors kids go all the time & love it. They will learn a lot!!! www.extremewakeboardschool.com

(cbv) · (cbv) **Join Date: Sep 2002** 08-13-2003, 10:44 AM

thanks bigwake
I will check em out.

Is their going rate on the site also for kids or is it everyone?
Do they have any type of summer camp specials etc?
Just wondering since you actually deal w/them.

dnichole 08-13-2003, 2:15 PM

Thanks for the info!

I'm planning on checking out Ensane a few days before my trip to Shasta next summer so thats already in the works! Thinkin about takin a trip out to AZ and workin w/ those guys a bit :-)