Topic: Wake boarding Terms/ Equipment/ Boat Speed/ Pulling a
Rider
Lesson Activity:
Wake Boarding Terms:
Have students brainstorm as many wake boarding terms as they can and
then have them compare their results with my
Wake Boarding Terms
Equipment:
Ropes/Rope Control:
Wake Board ropes should be non stretch so that you will have more control,
especially when performing tricks. The length of the rope should be about
55' for beginners and 65' for those who are performing tricks. A longer
rope allows the wake boarder to cut faster and get more air.
Various types of ropes:
Outrage Dualie
* positive grip
* heavy line
* Vinyl covering for extreme wear resistance
Outrage Classic
* Hand protectors
* Sure hand grip for tricks
* Good flexibility and stiffness
Advantage Super floater
* Full vinyl covering
* Smoothest wrap releases
Click here for more Wake
Board Rope Guides
Rope Control:
One of the most important aspects of wake boarding is rope control.
The first thing you need to know is to hold the handle with both
palms down. This will allow you to easily pass the handle during spinning
tricks. As you rotate a trick you will be able to easily turn your wrist
grabbing and passing the handle with the other hand. Thus creating a smoother
transition as you complete your turn.
For all tricks, especially flips, it is very important to keep a tight
line. Begin your tricks by making slow, controlled turns. Start easy and
roll your board up on edge. This will allow you to create angle and load
tension on the rope keeping a tight line throughout the trick.
Rope control is important for wake boarders of all ability levels.
Boards
There are two types of boards: directional ~ surf style board, and
a twin-top. The difference is that a directional board has a front end
and a back end, like a surfboard or ski, and a twin tip has what looks
like two back ends, when in reality it has two front ends. The purpose
of this is so that you can ride both ways, left or right foot forward,
for tricks.
For more information on wake boards see Wake
Board Guide.
Like Water Skiing ~ Wake Boarding also falls into many of the same classifications:
Boating Basics
Personal Floatation
Devices
First Aid
Cold Water Sport Activities
Hand Signals
Boat Speed:
The speed the driver goes depends on the rider. If they say slower,
go slower, etc. Only go faster if the rider is in turbulent part of the
wake, if he or she is in the right spot do not speed up unless they instruct
you do so.
Pulling Up the Rider:
Do not take off until the handle is in their hands, the rope is tight,
and they have given the driver the signal. When pulling a beginner, you
want to pull them out of the water somewhat slow because if you go fast
then it will jerk them forward and they will most likely let go of the
rope. Go slowly and let them get the feel of the pressure and the
pull, once they have their balance give it more gas to get them out.