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masoman Faceplant
Joined: 30 Apr 2006 Posts: 8 City: Raymond terrace
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Posted: Apr 30, 2006 7:45 am Post subject: Getting Up |
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How easy its it to get up? Does the boat pull u up? Is it like getting up on a wakeboard? |
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Nekkie Backside 180
Joined: 07 Oct 2003 Posts: 1746 City: Tahiti baby!
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Posted: Apr 30, 2006 7:57 am Post subject: |
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it is pretty much like getting up on a wakeboard
just remember to stay with your knees tucked in till you are on top of the water , then you stand up. People tend to try and stand up too fast
managing the board in the water will be a pain at first but you'll quickly figure it out. The boat keeps a small line tension and then you can put the board under your feet and it will stay there _________________
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Patio_Furniture Faceplant
Joined: 13 Apr 2006 Posts: 35 City: Vancouver
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Posted: Apr 30, 2006 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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VERY! Similar to getting up on a wakeboard |
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masoman Faceplant
Joined: 30 Apr 2006 Posts: 8 City: Raymond terrace
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Posted: Apr 30, 2006 8:43 pm Post subject: |
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Thank for your help i will let you guys know if i got up. |
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j_jaquette Faceplant
Joined: 07 Jun 2007 Posts: 36
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Posted: Jun 08, 2007 2:29 pm Post subject: |
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ive been reading that u can get up with the board under water first i was wondering is that harder or easier then getting up on a wakeboard.... yea im a noobe |
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fletch Frontside 180
Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 290 City: Raleigh
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Posted: Jun 08, 2007 2:44 pm Post subject: |
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The easiest way to do it, although will seem harder at first, is to float vertically in the water and stand on the board. Slowly lift your knees up closer to your chest making sure that the board moves up with you under your feet. Some boards are more bouyant than others and will rise faster. I've found that some wood boards are slower to rise up when you are lifting your knees. Your toes should be pointed at the boat, the same as with a wakeboard. Once the line gets tight and starts to drag you, tilt your toes and feet upward and the board will come out in front of you just like wakeboarding (the pressure from the boat moving keeps the board there). Then just get pulled up the same as wakeboarding.
Some find it easier to start by holding the handle with one hand, lay on your back with your knees tucked up to your chest, and hold the board to your feet with the other hand until the boat starts moving. This may be easier to start off, but the first way is much better and less stressful. Hope this helps.
I'm only a beginner as well, so if there are any corrections, please feel free to make them. _________________ "It's like there's not enough pants where there need to be more pants." |
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savagegarrick Frontside 180
Joined: 08 Jun 2007 Posts: 256 City: LEX PARK
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Posted: Jun 09, 2007 10:44 pm Post subject: |
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Well, I've never wakeboarded, although I wish That I had. My first attempt at wakeskating was on LIQUIDSTUNTS winch. I couldn't get up. Friday I tried behind this kids boat. I couldn't get up. Granted I only got like 4 tries. I need to get a day where I can have the time to try until I get it. I'm sure I will. _________________ http://www.zeitgeistmovie.com/ |
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liquidstunts Backside 180
Joined: 05 Feb 2007 Posts: 852
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Posted: Jun 13, 2007 9:13 am Post subject: |
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savagegarrick, i took the governor out of my winch... cause you were getting up just fine, but your too heavy for my winch... (should work now)
and that boat is a POS, has a hard time pulling me up, and i'm good at this. LOL, i think he needs to change his prop... no bottom end torque.
the boat we're takin today is much more powerful. tonight 6 pm
fletch, yeah bro, that's how i get up.... but be careful, your omen is MUCH less bouyant than any other wood board i've ridden. BUT IT'S SICK |
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Adam.H Faceplant
Joined: 13 Jun 2007 Posts: 11 City: Morristown
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Posted: Jun 13, 2007 10:49 pm Post subject: |
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Underwater starts seem to be easier but not for me |
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bob. America
Joined: 29 May 2007 Posts: 4282 City: Lake Pickett, Orlando/The Keys
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Posted: Jun 13, 2007 11:27 pm Post subject: |
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once you learn how to do underwater starts you'll see there alot easier, much less stress on your body. _________________ Team Dream Sleds
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Slapdown Kickflip
Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 4240 City: Austin
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Posted: Jun 13, 2007 11:44 pm Post subject: |
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This thread is pretty old... i'd hope our little buddy here has gotten up by now. If not, my apologies champ, keep on keepin' on _________________ - Evan Molina |
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liquidstunts Backside 180
Joined: 05 Feb 2007 Posts: 852
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Posted: Jun 14, 2007 7:11 am Post subject: |
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Slapdown, savagegarrick is trying to get up too. yesterday was his first time... his forearms were beat up. lol i've gotta start him workin on forearm strength... then he'll be able to hold on long enough to get up. |
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Slapdown Kickflip
Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 4240 City: Austin
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Posted: Jun 14, 2007 2:01 pm Post subject: |
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liquidstunts, Haha that would make sense _________________ - Evan Molina |
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apple103 Pop Shuvit
Joined: 25 Apr 2007 Posts: 125 City: Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Posted: Jun 19, 2007 4:43 am Post subject: |
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This weekend a seem on my wetsuit ripped open....at the biceps...how is that!! I guess I am skating too much _________________ Never winch in shallow water.... |
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Pconn5 Faceplant
Joined: 24 May 2007 Posts: 16
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Posted: Jun 25, 2007 11:26 am Post subject: |
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Well anyone trying to get up i highly recommend the underwater start. It was much easier. After struggling to get up on my back with inexperienced drivers (not trying to blame this on them i just suck but none of us on the boat new how to drive because are normal driver was out). I went to try underwater. The boat went and i just popped right out of the water and stood right up. It was so much easier and i got up every single time after that. Also I learned to pull someone decently along with the others on the boat so now we have many more drivers! |
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