Feel comfortable

f250power · Faceplant Joined: 13 Jul 2005 Posts: 33

How long did it take you pros to feel comfortable on a skate? I've wakeboarded for a couple of years not very good but fell comfortable on it. I definately don't feel that way on a wakeskate. I assume it will come in time as i've only been on it 3 times.

jboss · Kickflip Joined: 22 Jun 2004 Posts: 3210 City: Chalmette

My first day I felt comfortable, at least more comfortable than wakeboarding. That's why I quit wakeboarding and started wakeskating.

nick · Posted: May 01, 2006 3:00 pm Post subject:

Most of my boardsports background is in surfing, so it felt way better than wakeboarding, but I wouldn't say it was a natural feeling at first. It'll take you a few months give or take a day. But keep at it no matter what.

labellethrasher · Posted: May 01, 2006 3:04 pm Post subject:

jboss, he asked for a PROS opinion so why don't you just butt out Razz

jboss · Kickflip Joined: 22 Jun 2004 Posts: 3210 City: Chalmette

labellethrasher, Ya maaaaaaaw!!!

f250power · Faceplant Joined: 13 Jul 2005 Posts: 33

I'll definately be keeping at it. Just wanting to pull off some sick tricks already, and I can't even ollie Shocked

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cassette315 · Posted: May 01, 2006 4:06 pm Post subject:

f250power, some advice if ur a beginner, that i made a mistake with,( in my opinion) an ollie on a wakeskate and an ollie on a skate board r nothing alike

just incase u have any skate board backround

tyler222s · Pop Shuvit Joined: 13 Dec 2005 Posts: 227 City: kennesaw

another thing...learen trick by rtick liek ollie then liek progress gont dshoot out into doign shuvs caiuse 1 there a whoel lot easyer if u can ollie and a ollie is the begining of most of every trick so need to learn it

peace man good luck

cassette315 · Posted: May 01, 2006 4:17 pm Post subject:

Learn trick by trick like ollie then like progress is going to shoot out into doing shuvs cuase 1 there awhole lot easyer if u can ollie

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Mr. Top Hat · Dead Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Posts: 5818

Learn trick by trick like ollie then like progress is going to shoot out into doing shuvs because one there a whole lot easier if you can ollie

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electricsnow · cassette Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 10756 City: Jefferton

f250power, I'll just say that patience is your best friend when it comes to wakeskating. Most people have to work really hard for their tricks...it's not quite the same as wakeboarding or snowboarding. Granted, there are still difficult tricks to learn in those respective areas, but I've been able to learn most tricks a bit faster with bindings. With skating and wakeskating, it's a different world...it's sweet though. The work pays off and it feels really good to make an idea (a trick in your mind) a reality. So anyway, keep riding and the comfort will come.

"Wake me up, before you go-go. don't leave me hanging on like a yo-yo."

Wait, What?

marshk344 · Posted: May 01, 2006 10:14 pm Post subject:

im very very far from a pro, but i remember the first time i wakeskated, it felt very akward, especially cuz i was used to wakeboarding with fins, and riding a skate finless didnt really feel right. i probably stood up for about 8 seconds lol. but after you get comfortable riding you can progress pretty quicly

lake weir ocala FL · Backside 180 Joined: 06 Jun 2005 Posts: 1241 City: Ocala

the first time i rode on a real wakeskate it was pretty easy because i had been riding a cheap wooden like 1/4 inch thick 15 dollar walmart skimboard...pretty ghetto but thats what i learned to shuv it on first so once i switched to my wakeskate it was actually easier...ive been riding for about 7 months and im startin to feel pretty comfy on my board, i cant land that great of tricks but i have fun tryin new stuff and so on so my advice is just keep riding!!! Afro

Bad Luck · Posted: May 01, 2006 10:30 pm Post subject:

i still feel awkward on a wakeskate. i think it shows in my style. i think its mostly cause im very awkward looking as a human being.

Alex Lirio · Pop Shuvit Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 137

wakeskating is definitely better than wakeboarding! I was a wakeboarder before until I injured my ankle TWICE doing a 360! So I switched to wakeskating and got addicted to it instantly! Why did I ever started off with wakeboarding?? Smash

f250power · Faceplant Joined: 13 Jul 2005 Posts: 33

Woud using fins make it more comfortable? Like less slipperly feeling? I always ride finless when I wakeboard btw. I also ride one of those shiznackle foam butter boards that I got for $25 with no shoes so maybe thats another reason? I appreciate the help guys.

shane · Frontside 180 Joined: 21 Mar 2005 Posts: 493 City: Lost

Be patient, and ride at every opportunity you can!

fletch · Frontside 180 Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 290 City: Raleigh

Fins will definitely help you feel more steady, but once you get used to edging, it's much better without them.

freerider4 · Backside 180 Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 2462

jitterbug jitterbug

electricsnow · cassette Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 10756 City: Jefferton

ya herd?