In a previous article, I wrote about a one-of-a-kind wakeboard rope mount for GoPro that I had just gotten in the mail. Well, I finally got out on the lake and tried it out; this thing gets fantastic shots. The picture I posted above is a screen grab I took from one of my wakeboarding …
If you are a wakeboarder and you own a GoPro, you have probably explored many different options and angles for filming yourself while you’re boarding. A very popular angle is the one consists of mounting your GoPro on the front of the wakeboard while it films looking up at you. This angle is great for …
Towing a wakeboarder correctly and effectively is a skill; some may even call it an art form. The way you drive will effect the way they ride. Driving properly and optimally will increase the wakeboarder’s chances of having a great run, while driving out of control and sloppily will make it much harder on the …
The GoPro Hero9 Black is a versatile camera that allows you to get a wide range of different angles of your wakeboarding, or any watersport for that matter. This camera is waterproof, durable, lightweight, and pretty easy to use. Coming from the same camera family, the GoPro Hero9 has leveled up on the previous Hero8 …
One of the most common mistakes that beginner to intermediate wakeboarders make is that they only develop and incorporate heelside jumps and tricks into their wakeboarding game. I call these kinds of people “Heelside Heroes”. A lot of these kinds of wakeboarders are able to jump wake-to-wake really well on their heelside, but then when …
I’m a sucker for top 10 lists! Here are the top 10 best wakeboard boats on the market TODAY, as of June 2021. My ranking is being done based on their look, specs, price, and of course, their wake output. #10 2021 ATX 24 Type-S Length: 24′Fuel tank: 57 galSeats: 18 peopleWeight: 5,160 lbsPrice: $110,000 …
Everybody learns a different way and at a different pace, but here are some loose guidelines on how your wakeboard trick progression should look. Beginners It is very important to remember, as a beginner, you need to be learning all these tricks both switch riding and heelside/toeside. Nothing is going to limit you more than …
Having a boat that spits out a big wake is super helpful to wakeboarders who are trying to maximize their trick potential. Some people are blessed with big beautiful wakeboard boats that are designed to put out a huge wave which will give the boarders a lot of height and pop on their jumps. Many …
Hello, fellow wakeboarders. In this article I will be explaining the technique and purpose behind wakeboard rope length. Most ropes are 70-75 feet long with 5-10 foot intervals that can be removed, or will have separate loops on them, so you can customize your rope length. Often you can take a 75 foot rope all …
Wakeboard bindings, or wakeboard boots, are super crucial to your success behind the boat! Buying a good pair of boots is likely going be even more important than what board you have. This is because these are directly on your feet, like actual shoes, so they need to be comfortable, offer good support, and fit …