Fresh Water Surfing

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Wake Surfing

Getting Started Wake Surfing

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wakepics @ 01/31/06 06:11 am

Wake surfing can be an exciting and challenging sport to add to the list of things that make having a boat so much fun. Wake surfing is well known to be the oldest “behind the boat” sport, even predating water skiing. When done right, wake surfing will give you the feel of riding an endless wave (without the sharks or paddling).

What you’ll need:

Wake surfing board- It’s best to use a board designed specifically for wake surfing. Many people have tried to use old surfboards or large wakeboards with mixed success. For the best results (easiest to learn and more fun) get a hold a wake surfing board.

Wake surfing rope/ handle- For under 30 bucks you should be able to find a wake surf specific rope and handle. Wake surf ropes are much thicker than wake board ropes because you may need to hold on to the rope to pull yourself into the sweetspot. Wake board ropes are thin, hard to hold on to and can wrap around your hands and arms.

Inboard wake boat- This one’s important. NEVER wake surf behind an outboard or inboard/outboard boat. Outboard and inboard/outboard boats have exposed propellers and can really make a mess out of you and your board if you get too close. Only wake surf behind an inboard boat. Inboard boats have the propeller tucked up underneath the transom of the boat.

Ballast- Wake surfing usually requires additional weight on the side of the boat you intend to surf (most people surf on the port/left side). Usually adding weight towards the back of the boat will help create the wake you need to surf. Each boat isdifferent, so experiment with weight placement and the amount of weight. Make sure not to exceed your manufactures maximum weight guidelines.

Once you have your board, rope and your boat is all setup, it’s time to wake surf.  

By: Inland Surfer Gang!