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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 ]
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Just finished some wakeboarding, got some great photos. Going snorkelling now then getting wasted on the beach. Fucking hot here.
afrotoe (Afro Toe) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:27:12 -0000
Just finished some wakeboarding, got some great photos. Going snorkelling now then getting wasted on the beach. Fucking hot here.
everybody keeps talking about wakeboarding! sad face
laurenprovost (Lauren Provost) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:59:35 -0000
everybody keeps talking about wakeboarding! sad face
SAVE $2 - Out Of The Pond Wakeboarding DVD $27.95 http://dealnay.com/133403 #wakeskating #offer
innerinner (Inner) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:55:17 -0000
SAVE $2 - Out Of The Pond Wakeboarding DVD $27.95 http://dealnay.com/133403 #wakeskating #offer
@SayItAintSmo yeah they showed a vedeo on vikings weekley today of him wakeboarding, hes pretty good, he was wearing jean shorts
DOORNINK27 (Matt Doornink ) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:36:06 -0000
@SayItAintSmo yeah they showed a vedeo on vikings weekley today of him wakeboarding, hes pretty good, he was wearing jean shorts
*~Sport Vests tested to the rigors of demanding watersports, water-skying, jet-skiing, & wakeboarding. Order now. http://bit.ly/4vlOfr
i_love_boats (Boats) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:09:12 -0000
*~Sport Vests tested to the rigors of demanding watersports, water-skying, jet-skiing, & wakeboarding. Order now. http://bit.ly/4vlOfr
Alrght I am heading out on the Adnaman Sea wakeboarding this morning before it gets too hot. Check my blog, http://www.afrotoe.com
afrotoe (Afro Toe) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:56:20 -0000
Alrght I am heading out on the Adnaman Sea wakeboarding this morning before it gets too hot. Check my blog, http://www.afrotoe.com
Boarders Paradise - Offers wakeboard towers, ropes, pylons, and videos along with other wakeboarding gear.
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Bump Films - Wakeboarding videos, set to super fly sound tracks. Online sales.
Double Fisted - Offers wakeboard racks for towers and pylons.
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Extremeboarders - Wakeboards, kneeboards. Discount prices. Chat with pros. Live video and giveaways. On-line sales.
Inland Surfer Epoxy Wakesurfers - Boards specially designed to surf inboard boat wakes for riders of different sizes and ability levels.
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Moose Wake Boards - Manufacturer of carbon fiber wakeboard. Phone sales.
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Next Level - Manufacturer of wakeboard towers, board racks and tower speaker systems for boats. Phone sales.
Nicegoods - Wakeboard bindings and accessories. On-line sales.
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See What I See Productions - Video production company. Offers worldwide DVD shipping.
Wake Physics - Water-resistant instructional book that provides 100 trick tips with photos.
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WakeAir - Offers equipment for boats including towers, speaker systems, lights and racks.
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WakePro - New Zealand based. Offers boards, accessories, and apparel.
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Y2Kp WakeBoardGear - Sells board shorts, rashguards, tees, and headwear. Online sales.
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