Cable Parks Around The World

wcwakeskater · Posted: Oct 13, 2003 6:47 pm Post subject:

i think cable would get more respect and recognition if there were more cable parks. i have never been to one so i don't know what it is like. i live in mississippi, so it would be a pretty long drive to get to one.

x2xwakegurlx2x · Frontside 180 Joined: 12 Oct 2003 Posts: 270

wcwakeskater, there are ALOT of cable parks in the world. But its just now getting bigger in America, there are already so many more being planned, one Kansas will be open soon, supposedly one in Tampa, give it 5-10 more years, you will see.

David Legler · Posted: Oct 14, 2003 4:01 pm Post subject:

the kansas one should be open by now if it wasn't for the lack of rain! Smash

wcwakeskater · Posted: Oct 14, 2003 4:05 pm Post subject:

i wish they would build one in louisiana or mississippi, i would definitely go some

Paul · Posted: Oct 14, 2003 4:25 pm Post subject:

In Germany, they have almost 50 cable parks...

stussy · Backside 180 Joined: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 706

are you kidding me?, so like one per square kilometer?

Paul · Posted: Oct 15, 2003 6:54 am Post subject:

No, i'm not kidding, the cable system is a german product.
Check this map of the cable parks (you can click on a location):
http://www.wasserski.de/hersteller.asp

Frye · Guest Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 3335

they are building one in singapore Birthday

they already have one in indonesia Razz

x2xwakegurlx2x · Frontside 180 Joined: 12 Oct 2003 Posts: 270

Cable's are very big, just not as much in America, and it doesnt help it anymuch by what you see on online forums or of other peoples opinions. In Germany, cable is well respected by alot of people, I dont know if statistically I can say more then America, but just by seeing how many they have, and what a short riding season they have, can really tell you something. I am pretty sure alot in Germany have to be closed for winter, and I DO know, it can get REALLY cold there, that even with a really good wetsuit (i dont know anything about dry suits) you will be freezing, from what I have been told by people that have went.

Just remember, cable is ALOT of fun when you try it, more so when you start getting the hang of it and getting around if you have trouble at first.

stussy · Backside 180 Joined: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 706

holy mother, i didn't know it so big over there

Paul · Posted: Oct 16, 2003 7:21 am Post subject:

The parks in Germany are closed from Oct./Nov. till April/May. Same in Switzerland, where we have only 1 park.
And, in the late and early season, you need at least a wetsuit.

Midnightlightning · Faceplant Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 30

We got one cable park here, and Im from the Philippines.
I know there there is another one in thailand too. Cable
riding is growing just for the mere fact it's cheaper.
Peace!

mr.skalski · Faceplant Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 19

there are four cables in czech republic, fifth one is planned to be built next year.

x2xwakegurlx2x · Frontside 180 Joined: 12 Oct 2003 Posts: 270

Cable is growing REALLY fast in the US, watch and see in 5-10 years.

Whoever was at cable worlds can tell ya as well, ALOT of people, and not just competetors...let alone in Austria in September, I am not exactly sure what even it was, but a world one, not champianships though...but from people that i know that went, told me. There were THOUSANDS of people, they said they never rode for more people...
That should tell ya something...

Paul · Posted: Oct 17, 2003 7:09 pm Post subject:

Frye,
I went to Malaysia (east coast) and Indonesia (Sulawesi, Java, Bali and Lombok) a few years ago, but I cannot remember if November-December is a good season?
I'm looking for a spot to spend 1-2 weeks. Where is your cable-park in Indonesia? Someone told me that there's a beautiful spot in Bali? Near Kuta/Legian?
Thanks in advance!

Oh, and btw, great dockstart pic man!

wcwakeskater · Posted: Oct 17, 2003 10:50 pm Post subject:

i keep starting all these topics i didn't know i started Crazy Eyes

Frye · Guest Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 3335

Paul, anytime is a good season, we have no seasons here kuz we are 2 degrees off of the equator ahaha the cable park in indonesia is in batam.. wouldnt reccomend staying there.. its not to great of a place bali is really nice but i dont think there is a cable park near there. in quarter four in singapore they are opening up a cable park so you could always go there and just stay at my house haha hey if you have anymore questions just email me at i_lovestrongbad@hotmail.com o and the cable park in batams home page is www.cable-ski.com

Paul · Posted: Oct 19, 2003 8:31 am Post subject:

Oh nice, i thought it was raining season.
Thanks for the info man!

Frye · Guest Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 3335

i dont know when rainy season is it always rains here but like only for a half hour at a time but i jsut asked and rainy season is like october-november but i havent noticed any change haha

wakepunk27 · Faceplant Joined: 19 Oct 2003 Posts: 4 City: Boston

are there any in the northeast?