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Wakeboarding is a surface Watersport. It was created from a combination of water skiing, snow boarding and surfing techniques. Before it was called wakeboarding it was called skurfing (skate + surfing). As in water skiing, the rider is towed behind a boat, or a cable skiing setup, but typically at slower speeds (16 - 23mph). Beginnners start at slower speeds such as 18mph with shorter ropes(60 - 65 ft). More experienced wakeboarders use faster speeds such as 25mph, but use longer ropes up to 80 ft long.''' Instead of using skis, the rider rides a single board, known as a wakeboard, with stationary non-release bindings for each foot, standing sideways as on a snowboard or skateboard. The boards, which can float, are typically 120 - 147cm long, depending on weight, and up to 45cm wide (shorter and wider than snowboards). Unlike snowboards, which are concave, they are convex (tips 15 - 25cm).
Wakeboarding
Boats
A wakeboarding boat is similar to a water ski boat except that the rope is normally mounted on a tower about 2 metres above the water line and the boat is also weighted and trimmed, with strategically placed large water ballasts tanks, to give a larger wake. The wake is used as hits or ramps would be in other boardsports. Steering the board by a combination of direction and cutting the edges into the water, the rider can move outside of the wake, then cut rapidly in toward the wake, hitting it and launching himself into the air. Heading towards the wake chest facing the boat is known as heelside cutting; approaching from the other direction with chest facing away from the boat is known as toeside cutting.Language
As with many freestyle sports such as snowboarding and surfing, there is almost a separate language of terms to describe various tricks ( Tantrum, Elephant, Backroll, 5, 7, 9, 10). Tricks can be performed from either heelside or toeside cuts, for example a toeside 360 is approaching the wake toeside followed by a 360 spin in the air. More on [ Wakeboarding ]
Water Skiing and Wakeboarding :: Water Sports
Water Skiing and Wakeboarding :: Water Sports
Advantage Engineering - Factory direct sales via phone or e-mail of ski ropes and handles.
Air Chair - Manufacturer of a hydrofoil waterski, for beginners to pros. On-line sales.
Allwet - On-line water sports store. Information on accommodations, water conditions, weather in Colorado river.
Extreme Marine Products, Inc. - Offers booms, pylons, racks, tower accessories, swim platforms and towers. Includes pricing and photos.
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EZ-Slalom from PoorBuoy - Manufacturer of inexpensive portable slalom courses. Mail and phone sales.
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Galeys Marine Supply - Ho and Connelly skis, Hyperlite and CWB boards, boating accessories. Online sales.
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Goode Composite Waterskis - Manufacturer of waterskis, snow skis, wakeboards. Order online. Ski lake and school. Orlando, FL.
Insta-Slalom - Manufacturer of a portable water ski slalom course. On-line sales.
Jobe Sports - Manufacturers of waterskis and wakeboards. Order online.
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Joystick Pylons - Manufacturer of wakeboarding pylons, pylon extensions, towers, cages, and racks. Price list, contact information, and dealer list.
Lake Elmo Sports - Water ski, wakeboard, barefoot, jump, and inflatable equipment. Show ski equipment. On-line sales.
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M Water Sports - Sells boating, watersports, waterski, wakeboard, and kneeboard gear and accessories. Located in Murray, Utah.
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M. D. Boats, Inc. - Online waterski and wakeboard pro shop. Toll free phone number. Features Ski Nautique by Correct Craft and Infinity. Offering full inboard service and parts. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Maherajah Water Skis - Manufacturer of classic wood and other water skis. Price list and contact information.
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Masterline - Manufacture and on-line sales of ropes, handles, gloves, and clothing, for waterskiing and wakeboarding.
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Moose Juice Binding Lube - Lubricant to get into modern bindings slick and easy. Dealerships available.
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On the Edge Watersports - MasterCraft tournament boat and service dealership based in San Diego, California. Online shopping for gear and accessories for waterskiers, barefooters, and wakeboarders.
Para-Sail - Manufacturer of the para-sail - a parachute that goes up. Tow with a boat or land vehicle. Phone sales.
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PerfectPass - A speed control system for boats. AWSA approved. Phone sales, dealer contacts.
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Performance Ski and Surf - Sells water ski, wakeboard, and skate gear and equipment.
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Pro-Line Supports - Manufacturer of supports and insulating apparel for waterskiing and wakeboarding. On-line sales.
Ski Limited - Store, mail order and on-line sales of skis, wakeboards and accessories, dock building supplies.
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Sky Ski - Manufacturer of the Sky Ski hydofoil for above-the-water skiing. On-line sales.
Sports and Marine Parafunalia - Sells waterskis, wakeboards, and other boating and watersports gear. Also sells several brands of kayaks and snowshoes. Prices listed.
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Taylors World-Line Mfg. - Manufacturer of a comprehensive line of ski handles and ropes. Includes prices and contact information.
Wakeside - Offers wakeboards, wakeboard towers, and gear and accessories.
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Water Ski Online's Internet Mall - Videos, clothing, calendars, accessories. On-line sales.
WileySki.com - On-line catalog of waterskis, wakeboards, suits, and accessories.
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