Bored so I thought Id tell you guys how my SECOND trip went!

bondmaxbondrock · Pop Shuvit Joined: 29 May 2013 Posts: 141

So I went out with a new driver, my first time behind a real boat, and big waves. Recipe for disaster, right? Well, it was haha. It took my like 6 tries, and a bloody thumb from hitting the board, but I finally got up! Then I rode for like a minute and was taken out by one of those waves haha. Anyway, the next day we went out early in the morning, with relatively flat water, and I started killing it (atleast killing it for me haha)! I carved around and really enjoyed the huge wake! I worked on my edging, and even learned surface 180s. That's right, I rode switch! Carving hard is so fun too. I love it! Wakeskating is really the "surfiest" sport I've done. Absolutely in love. I worked on my foot positioning, and you guys were right, it just takes some practice, I'm getting much better at moving my feet around and finding my comfortable riding position Very Happy

Also, I was working on ollies! I like popping one right off a wave, it's fun! (until I fall off and do the splits or scrape my leg on the griptape haha, still worth it!)

Anyways, a quick summary: Wakeskating is awesome and I fall more in love each time I ride.

PS: I think I fell victim to the advertising at Retention because I now love the fruit punch Rockstars. Got one before we headed out simply because I saw it at Retention. Now I'm hooked.

shredaustin · Pop Shuvit Joined: 08 Jul 2012 Posts: 165 City: AUSTIN

Go forth and shred my son!!!

bondmaxbondrock · Pop Shuvit Joined: 29 May 2013 Posts: 141

shredaustin, hell yes I will! Trying to ride at least once a week, and as much as possible. Also, I longboard and skateboard, so I get some dry land practice in during the week as well Very Happy

bondmaxbondrock · Pop Shuvit Joined: 29 May 2013 Posts: 141

My main goal: be able to go to a wakeskate tour and actually go down the course. Not do insane tricks and rails and actually compete, just go and ride with everybody Very Happy

88skisupreme · Backside 180 Joined: 11 Nov 2004 Posts: 1342 City: ATX

Two things I always tell newbies: First try to keep both feet on, dragging one in the water can blow out your knee, second when you fall keep your hands near your face if you're not on the board, it can come back and bash you in the head.

Rootar · Posted: Jul 09, 2013 9:34 am Post subject:

bondmaxbondrock · Pop Shuvit Joined: 29 May 2013 Posts: 141

88skisupreme, yeah I started doing that, especially when I fall forward. I always try to be aware of how I'm falling and where the board is, hopefully I'll be able to keep my self in good shape. Rootar, man that scares me haha! You're making me be extra careful now