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3 years ago via Twitter about Wakeboarding

How do I learn how to wakeboard?

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seventwooh | 2 years, 11 months ago
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The most important fact is going with someone who has patience and knowledge about the sport. If you have previous experience with balancing sports/board sports (snowboarding, surfing, skateboarding, skiing... etc) its much easier to get the hang of it. Also, having previous experiences being pulled behind a boat is key. Many people try to fight the boat, but instead you need to let it pull you, but you must stay in control.

step 1) Sit with your knees bent with the rope in front of you.
2) keep the board out of water and hold on to the rope when the boat starts
3) As the boat pulls you out of the water, allow your body to turn (left foot forward or goofy ie right foot forward).

The main thing i notice with beginners is that they easily let go of the rope. There is a lot of resistance and its key to not let go of the rope.

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rumanaafrida | 9 months, 3 weeks ago
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Wakeboarding is easy to learn with the right equipment and instructions. Start out on a quiet lake without other boats around. Just try to stand up at first. Don't rush into difficult tricks too soon. Learn more advanced tips and techniques at this site:

Source: http://www.weekendwakeboarding.com/how-to-wakeboard.html
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mayalocke | 2 years, 1 month ago view on twitter
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Once you get in the water the most important thing for wakeboarding beginners to learn is how to get up on the board. For some people this part can be quite difficult and for others it is a very simple process. Either way you will have to learn how to get out of the water before you can start to practice and learn wakeboarding tricks.

For some the first try goes well and for others it can take an hour or two. It all depends on how gifted the individual is and how skilled the driver of the boat is. But it is important that you don't give up, remind yourself that you will get it eventually and then you will have the routine down for the next time your out in the water.

Beginner Wakeboarding Guide - http://www.windsurfing-gifts.com/wakeboarding-articles/beginner-wakeboarders-guide.htm

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