Do You Know How To Wakeboard

Have you been promising yourself that this will be the boating season that you will learn how to wakeboard and you haven't yet? Well I hate to tell you, this season is winding down. You are at the now or next season point. So, why not now? Here are a few tips to make your first day a little easier.

Whenever you choose to go wakeboarding, there are a couple of things you want to always have with you. The first is a properly fitting life jacket that you will wear the entire time you are on the water. The second is a spotter. The spotter's job is to be the middle man between you and the driver. He will alert the driver about your position on the water, any other boat traffic, or any information that he would need to know.

Once you have your gear, you need to figure out how to put your feet. There are two choices. You are either regular or goofy footed. The difference, between the two is which foot you lead with. How do you choose which foot goes forward? Whichever foot you instinctively put forward when you go to kick a ball or start running is the foot you will lead with on the board.

For all of us beginners, using a shorter rope will make it easier to get up on the water. Once you are connected to the board and in the water, grasp the rope handle in both hands and wait until the driver has driven far enough away to eliminate slack from the rope. Position yourself as if you are sitting in a chair. Hold onto the rope and keep the board edge above the water as the boat accelerates to pull you up.

Using these steps, you can start your journey to becoming the next superstar wakeboarder. Okay, maybe not a superstar, but you will at least get to cross learning to wakeboard off of your bucket list. Let's hit the water and go wakeboarding.