Should you choose to wakeboard, you need to be a little prepared for what follows. Paddling and pulling is not as hard as you think it would be, but some knowledge of the sport can certainly help. Here are some tips for beginners.
In terms of the equipment, you only need to bring a wake board, a life jacket and the safety equipment for surfing. Do not worry about the specialized equipment because all that you will need is included on board and you don’t have to bring anything else.
Wake boarding is obviously not an activity that someone can do without proper training, in fact, some companies even provide it as a part of the session. Training for wakeboarding involves being psychologically prepared, physically prepared and having a good safety attitude. Paddling, pulling and steering are all part of the training. They are easy, and you can easily do them after a while. You are not expected to perform all the maneuvers in one session.
Unlike other watersports such as skiing, wake boarding is done in shorter periods and you don’t have to commit yourself to the entire day just to learn. In wake boarding, you just get on the water with the crew, and they will do the rest of the work for you.
Chapters
I. The Basics
II. How to Choose a Wakeboarding Towboat
III. Wakeboarding Safety
IV. Tips for the Beginner
V. Staying Safe While Wakeboarding
VI. Wakeboard Basics
VII. The Recreational Wakeboard
VIII. The Aggressive Wakeboard