goatboy Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Afternoon all! I was just wondering if there are any wakeboarders on here? I've recently had a couple of sessions and its great fun (although seriously hard work) and I can't decide to keep going through the winter or to hang up the board until Spring and work on my fitness in the gym. Wondered if there were any seasoned pros on here with some advice or anybody who use thorpe or Princes cables I can get some tips from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I have done it a few times in the US off a boat, not done cable yet. My brother is massively into it and lives in Orlando doing it! See his website here, one of the most popular in the sport.... www.thewakeplace.com This time of year the pros hit the US or Aus as the weather is warmer generally. Get across to Florida in the spring for some boat wake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatboy Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 I've not done cable yet either, just a few lessons off boats, but its an expensive way to do it so I was thnking of moving on to the cables. Would love to get to warmer climates to get some more experience but it seems unlikely at the moment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 done it off the back of a boat quite a bit Love it!!!! Do lots and lots and lots of squats over winter and climbing for the grip strength Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatboy Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 done it off the back of a boat quite a bit Love it!!!! Do lots and lots and lots of squats over winter and climbing for the grip strength Grip strength is the killer, my wrists were killing me after my last set of lessons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 done it off the back of a boat quite a bit Love it!!!! Do lots and lots and lots of squats over winter and climbing for the grip strength Grip strength is the killer, my wrists were killing me after my last set of lessons! Honestly indoor climbing through the winter I go three times a week and never had a problem with grip strength. my legs went though, in a spectacular failure one time (painfull) although you will end up with disproportionately huge forearms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 And on the boat it really tests your core and your back. Not to mention your grip as the 450hp boat tries ripping you in two!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtec23 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I do a fair bit when i get time - usually do this in Reading (Copthorne hotel), but also the Cable Ski places at Thorpe and Swindon - bloody cold doing it in the winter though - i'm more a fair weather boarder Really enjoy it myself - a nice way to keep the muscles working before the snow season starts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Wake Board in summer - Snowboard in Winter - Simples Never tried Wakeboarding although HomePierrepont is near me and I fancy trying it out next year Me and Husky have got a deal, im gonna teach him to snow board and he's gonna teach me how to windsurf... only I want to wait till its a bit warmer till I do any watersports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 chicken nah i agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgeydt50 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 i do! This is our boat... and a few other bits a pieces from the lake... We have to take the boat out of the water for insurance reasons because the lake freezers during winter although it live on a hydraulic lift...and like people say its pretty chilly! but summer months i love it! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatboy Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Quite a few of us then! With this horrible weather I am definately leaning towards waiting on spring before getting back on/in the water. Chris, I can't see your photos at work but do you take paying customers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgeydt50 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 ha i would love to, qualified instructor and all but i dont think our insurance would cover that...a couple of beers on the other hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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