Today is the day!

[bondmaxbondrock]

So as many of you know, you guys all helped me pick out a wakeskate a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, due to my schedule and health problems, I haven't been able to get on the water... until today! I will be at the lake and wakeskating for the first time later today! So does anyone have any tips for someones first day on the water? Like I've said before, I come from a snowboarding, longboarding, and wakeboarding background- so I'm assuming it won't be too hard for me to get up and cruise around today. Any tips for the noob? Thanks!

[miller]

Keep tension on the rope before you start and keep the board between you and the boat. Rip it up.

I have already had a couple pulls this morning.

[electricsnow]

Have fun bondmaxbondrock!

[bondmaxbondrock]

Thanks electricsnow and miller!

[LATX]

Keep that handle close to your lead hip and have fun dude

[bondmaxbondrock]

Thanks LATX, I've learnt that much from wakeboarding so hopefully I'll be able to translate that to wakeskating

[nick]

bondmaxbondrock, Just stand up straight, with your knees bent a little bit & try to relax any muscles that you aren't really using to stay up riding. This will help you figure out the basics of wakeskate balance, plus most people find that relaxed style = good style.

Have fun out there!





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[bondmaxbondrock]

Thanks nick! I actually wasn't able to get out today because we got in late, but first thing tomorrow morning I hit the water!

[shredaustin]

Go ride already!!!

[ZackFL(BRE)]

bondmaxbondrock, soo? How'd it go? Pure freedom at its best?

[bondmaxbondrock]

ZackFL(BRE), it was AWESOME! I'm gonna make a whole post about it once I get home, tell the whole story