Need some tips on how to get up!!

stevoaw · Faceplant Joined: 08 Aug 2004 Posts: 10

I am riding behind a boat with a 50 h.p. outboard that goes about 30 m.p.h. I don't have a pole in it, just the rings on the back of the transom. I tried to skate today, but the water kept going over the top of my board until I couldn't hold on any longer. I got up one time and it was great, but couldn't do a repeat performance. Please give me some starting out tips.
Thanks, Steve

miller · Backside 180 Joined: 08 Aug 2004 Posts: 2394 City: Regina

Keep your knees bent. Don't stand up to early. Keep the handle close to your hips. Before the boat takes off, get some tension in the line to keep the board in good postion on your feet. Good luck.

HighRida · Posted: Aug 08, 2004 7:10 pm Post subject:

Be patient. Do not stand up. I got a boat that doesn't plain off to easily. Plus wakeskates are smaller so they take more time to get enough surface area above the water. So, let your knees come to your chest, keep your weight even on both feet, and hold that position until THE BOAT HAS PULLED YOU UP then you can extend your knees and ride away. Have fun!

nick · Posted: Aug 08, 2004 7:13 pm Post subject:

i say you should stand up...

skatethewake247 · Pop Shuvit Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Posts: 172 City: nova

i think its hard to explain over the computer. you shou find somebody out there doin it and ask them. id have to lookat you and see wat ur doin wrong.

Dave Barousse · Faceplant Joined: 10 Sep 2003 Posts: 5

Read these tips:

http://www.wakeskating.com/tricks/getup.php

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

talk to parky about it I know he wakeskates behind like 20 h.p.

seven11dmd · Posted: Aug 09, 2004 12:11 am Post subject:

i had no one helping me and it literally took me 2 weekends to figure it out....i now deepwater start different then anyone else i see but whatever it works for me and im fast at it.

anyways it took me 2 weekends, and then i finally got it and after that it was easy as pie....so just relax and dont get tooo frustrated...its worth the wait.

The Pavement 3.6 · Backside 180 Joined: 23 Jan 2004 Posts: 572 City: Eustis

took me 3 trys with noone teaching me, just do it likke a wakeboard

NewbSkate · Pop Shuvit Joined: 31 May 2004 Posts: 115

its just like a rocking chair! Oh Ya

s34n · Posted: Aug 12, 2004 8:55 pm Post subject:

maybe I'm just lucky but I got up on my first try ever early this year. I've been wakeboarding for a few years so maybe that helps... i got up behind a 15 horse a few days ago too. I can see why you might have troubles with that... you drag for a longgggg while until you get above water

satori* · Posted: Aug 12, 2004 9:02 pm Post subject:

thats nothing... 9.9 hp in a flat bottom 8' soft hull zodiac is difficult. but once you get up you can horse the boat around and get away with the equivalent of murder in sketchy landings.

NewbSkate · Pop Shuvit Joined: 31 May 2004 Posts: 115

wow i just wakeskated behind a boat with a ski rope. it was fun but i havent done it in a while. i forgot how much harder it is to get up. it also kind of obsorbs ollies a little.

stevoaw · Faceplant Joined: 08 Aug 2004 Posts: 10

Thanks for your help everyone. I watched the vid of the deepwater start and first time out popped right up no problem.

Dave Barousse · Faceplant Joined: 10 Sep 2003 Posts: 5

stevoaw, nice!! Glad we could help. Are you addicted yet??

stevoaw · Faceplant Joined: 08 Aug 2004 Posts: 10

Deffinately addicted. We've been out riding a little everyday. I finally think I have the feel for the ollie, now I just gotta get it off the water so i can start doing some tricks!

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