new to wakeskating ..... rope, speed, tips ???

(radikal) · (radikal) **Join Date: Feb 2004** 06-23-2007, 9:18 PM

Hi guyz, i am new to wakeskating, i bought a brand new hyperlite catalyst 116 i am 250 pounds i want to know at what lenght rope i should skate also at what speed, and better way to get up, laying on my back, feet on the skate, driver put the boat on the idle so the water push the skate and i can start to get place in wakeboard position and after its same thing than wakeboarding to get up ???

(ronnyboy27) · (ronnyboy27) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 06-25-2007, 11:08 AM

There is a specific wakeskate section. Try searching it. I don't skate (very well) or I would give you some pointers.

(malibupilot) · (malibupilot) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 06-25-2007, 6:55 PM

My advice for getting up is: start with the rope in one hand and kinda hold the board in place with the same hand. Use the other hand to keep you facing the right direction, etc.

Important: be more patient with the wakeskate. It has less surface area and takes a bit longer to pop up.

(jpk) · (jpk) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 06-25-2007, 9:24 PM

Try the wakeskate forum.