Im thinking of taking up scootering and wake boarding. Are these similar to park skiing in any way. What are Pros about them/challenges? Are They hard to pick up right away?
May 9 2015 11:09PM
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Barefootin_Fiendone of the challenges with wakeboarding is the whole 50k wakeboard boat thing.....
THE BIGGEST challenge. I guess maybe lack of water but that's a given, and water is everywhere.
People say skiing is for rich people. If you don't have a good boat, or friends with someone that does it's hopeless.
Me and my cousin build a sketchy 2x4 tower tensioned with ropes to the bow, and had cinder blocks and rocks in the back. Got pulled over by the coast guard actually. Pretty rad.
Thug life
May 10 2015 12:22AM
May 10 2015 12:33AM
Barefootin_Fiendone of the challenges with wakeboarding is the whole 50k wakeboard boat thing.....
An actual wakeboard boat is unnecessary. If you have a boat you just need to weigh it down to create a larger wake. They make in-boat water bladders for that or just have a bunch of friends in the boat. You can easily create a homemade tower.
I just carve around behind a jetski at my lake since we just have that and a pontoon on the water.
Wakeboarding is really easy to learn as well. It only took me a couple tries to get up and stay up. But it's a lot different than snowboarding and not similar to park skiing in the least.
May 10 2015 1:46AM
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May 10 2015 2:05AM
JAHpowAn actual wakeboard boat is unnecessary. If you have a boat you just need to weigh it down to create a larger wake. They make in-boat water bladders for that or just have a bunch of friends in the boat. You can easily create a homemade tower.I just carve around behind a jetski at my lake since we just have that and a pontoon on the water.
Wakeboarding is really easy to learn as well. It only took me a couple tries to get up and stay up. But it's a lot different than snowboarding and not similar to park skiing in the least.
if you just want to ride around like a weekend warrior boner, then you're correct, a wb boat isn't necessary. if you want to get good, you really need to ride behind a wb boat. there's more to it than just the wake.
May 10 2015 9:11AM
JAHpowAn actual wakeboard boat is unnecessary. If you have a boat you just need to weigh it down to create a larger wake. They make in-boat water bladders for that or just have a bunch of friends in the boat. You can easily create a homemade tower.I just carve around behind a jetski at my lake since we just have that and a pontoon on the water.
Wakeboarding is really easy to learn as well. It only took me a couple tries to get up and stay up. But it's a lot different than snowboarding and not similar to park skiing in the least.
I mean it's like saying you can get good at skiing by shredding snowbanks and your local sledding hill. You could set up some rails and get decent at them, but you'll never have the jump game.
You could learn a few tricks, maybe build some sliders, but you're never going to be able to get good at throwing big tricks over the wake without a good boat. IT's just the way it is honestly.
May 10 2015 9:29AM
i have a wakeboard for sale, you should buy it.
May 10 2015 9:33AM
May 10 2015 9:51AM
Barefootin_Fiendif you just want to ride around like a weekend warrior boner, then you're correct, a wb boat isn't necessary. if you want to get good, you really need to ride behind a wb boat. there's more to it than just the wake.
theabortionatorYou could learn a few tricks, maybe build some sliders, but you're never going to be able to get good at throwing big tricks over the wake without a good boat. IT's just the way it is honestly.
And you guys are absolutely right but sometimes a boat specifically for wakeboarding is unfeasible. In OP's case, if he doesn't already have a boat then hopefully he has access to a cable park.
May 10 2015 10:20AM
May 10 2015 1:02PM
Mr.noodleCompletely agree, especially after a long day of wake boarding it's fun to just chill and wake surf. And also falling is just like nothing compared to wakeboarding
mostly, yes. I still managed to dislocate my shoulder wakesurfing once. barrel rolls are harder than they look on youtube
May 10 2015 2:07PM
May 10 2015 8:03PM
JAHpowAnd you guys are absolutely right but sometimes a boat specifically for wakeboarding is unfeasible. In OP's case, if he doesn't already have a boat then hopefully he has access to a cable park.
exactly. which is what makes it one of the biggest challenges of wakeboarding. yes, you can learn the basics behind something other that a wakeboard specific, but if you want to get good and throw big tricks, a wb boat w a tower is a must. the only other option would be if you had access to a cable park.
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May 11 2015 6:06AM
Wakeboarding is ace, but I've fucked myself up a lot more from wakeboarding than I have skiing. Wakeboard slams are harsh. My knees and shoulders are wrecked. I ride behind a wake boat (Mastercraft X-Star) which I own along with 2 other friends. It costs a fortune to run and maintain but it's the best thing I've ever bought. So many fun times have been had on that boat! Ive ridden behind shitty boats with fat sacs and sure it's OK but once you ride behind a wake boat, you don't go back. But whoever said surfing is better, I'm with you. Now I'm getting older, I find surfing more enjoyable. Surfing is way more social, I surf whilst drinking and chatting to my friends on the boat, it's awesome..!
May 11 2015 10:58AM
BoogieWomanWakeboarding is ace, but I've fucked myself up a lot more from wakeboarding than I have skiing. Wakeboard slams are harsh. My knees and shoulders are wrecked. I ride behind a wake boat (Mastercraft X-Star) which I own along with 2 other friends. It costs a fortune to run and maintain but it's the best thing I've ever bought. So many fun times have been had on that boat! Ive ridden behind shitty boats with fat sacs and sure it's OK but once you ride behind a wake boat, you don't go back. But whoever said surfing is better, I'm with you. Now I'm getting older, I find surfing more enjoyable. Surfing is way more social, I surf whilst drinking and chatting to my friends on the boat, it's awesome..!
how much ballast does the x-star come with from factory?
I have an x2 and I loaded another 1600 lbs of fat sacks into the left side (800 stern, 400 mid, 400 bow). The wake is pretty damn tall now (just around waist height) but I'm trying to lengthen the pocket out some more
May 11 2015 11:02AM
plyswthsqrrlshow much ballast does the x-star come with from factory?I have an x2 and I loaded another 1600 lbs of fat sacks into the left side (800 stern, 400 mid, 400 bow). The wake is pretty damn tall now (just around waist height) but I'm trying to lengthen the pocket out some more
This dude who lives on the same lake as my grandpa has an X2 with such a loaded wake he was literally eroding the shores. The lake authority had to intervene. He wouldn't even use it for wakeboarding that much, just some dumb rich guy buying cool equipment to feel cooler
May 11 2015 11:09AM
no_steezeThis dude who lives on the same lake as my grandpa has an X2 with such a loaded wake he was literally eroding the shores. The lake authority had to intervene. He wouldn't even use it for wakeboarding that much, just some dumb rich guy buying cool equipment to feel cooler
lol you would never load a boat down that much for wakeboarding unless you're trying to reach the moon. If you're trying to build a surf wake then you need the added weight
May 13 2015 8:07AM
plyswthsqrrlshow much ballast does the x-star come with from factory?I have an x2 and I loaded another 1600 lbs of fat sacks into the left side (800 stern, 400 mid, 400 bow). The wake is pretty damn tall now (just around waist height) but I'm trying to lengthen the pocket out some more
Straight out of the factory it comes with 900 lbs, but we installed an additional ballast system which gives us an extra 1,900 lbs integrated into the factory system so total is 2,800. It's pretty crazy tbh!
May 13 2015 12:44PM