There are a few different ways that you can wakeboard .

There is the original way, pulled by a speedboat to around 15 to 20 mph or alternatively, pulled by a cable that is attached to a another cable that runs the length of the course. This is also known as cable skiing. You can also be pulled by a winch which is set up at one end of the lake with the wakeboarder holding the other end at the start of the lake or pulled by a ATV running alongside the lake.

Cable Wakeboarding

When looking at buying a board there are a few things to consider.

ROCKER- The rocker is the bend in the board. There are two main types. A smooth curve that does'nt change from nose to tail and a board that has two bends in them like a skateboard. Curve for speed, bends for jumps.

LENGTH- The length depends on what the rider wants to do. Shorter boards for more free styling and tricks. Longer boards for a smoother rider and carving.

WIDTH, Again depends on what the rider wants. Narrow board means it will sit in the water allowing the rider to do aggressive turns and tricks. A wide board allows the rider to do more surface tricks and spins.

Where to go, Cost and Equipment

Where

If you can take a speed boat there you can take a wakeboard. Check out the link for your nearest wakeboard location.

www.wakeboardinguk.co.uk/locations.htm

Cost and Equipment

Lessons  -  These are normally booked out in 30 minute lessons at around the £25 mark. Once you have had a few lessons and have picked up the moves you book out the speed boat per tow. These are around £15 per tow.

Wakeboard  -  For the complete set of binding and board, look at paying around the £220 mark. Speed boat not included!

Life Jacket  -  Around £50 and up. Don't be tight and think you will be OK without one. Remember that your feet are strapped to the wakeboard!