How to get up on a Wakeboard

Wakeboarding is a popular water sport. Do not be in a hurry to get up. Timing is very crucial. Patience is the key with the timing being right as one learns wakeboarding. One has to begin with scratch. The first step is obviously to fasten your wakeboard to your feet and take the rope handle in your hands. But pulling at it will get you nowhere. It needs to be held onto so that you stay connected to the boat.

Your initial position before the boat starts moving - Now the wakeboard is parallel to the rear part of the boat. At this point the wakeboard's position is parallel to the rear of the boat. This means until the boat begins only your feet are in contact with the wakeboard.

Till the boat begins to pull you, the only part of your body that is connected to the wakeboard will be your feet As the boat pulls you, your body with will be pulled out from the water and onto the wakeboard. This means now you are leaning yet standing on the wakeboard with your feet secured onto it. When the speed boat begins to move, let the motion of the boat pull up out of the water and onto the wakeboard. Once you are confident, you can rise up on the wakeboard. Do not resist the pull of the handle or be over eager in your response to the tug of the rope. It is imperative that you rise without loosening or increasing the tension of the rope.

When you rise make sure that you are able to turn your hip in a manner which will cause the wakeboard to get into a straight line, directly in sync with the boat than its earlier position. And maintain your hold over the rope handle. When you do so, all the weight should fall on the back foot and the wakeboard should be at an angle on the water. The rope handle you are holding should be resting at your hip. As the boat gathers speed, stay calm and do not shift from your position as this will cause you to lose balance and fall into the water.