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Gauge Twiss - 6 years ago

You taught me how 2 wakesurf

Tom B - 6 years ago

What boat were you using? Great video

buitrago bb - 6 years ago

What do you lay in the water, eggs? :P

Nicholas Anderson - 6 years ago

Good stuff! I've noticed it helps to have only a few people wanting to ride. Longer rides for more practice.

WHITEBELT44 - 6 years ago

Rough speed recommendation for a beginner?

WakeMAKERS - 6 years ago

Boat speed will vary depending on the amount of weight you have in the boat. Start at the slowest speed possible that still gives you a clean wake without whitewash. As you go faster the wake will get longer, but you'll lose some push, so you may have to slow it down.

Typically that means between 10-12MPH for most boat/weight configurations.

Jorge Cantabria - 6 years ago

for a weight of 80 kg what size of board do you recommend?

XCROSSYX - 6 years ago

Wakesurfing is so gay! Its like rollerblades in a skateboard world

CutThroat Kid - 6 years ago

XCROSSYX for real, a watersport for pussies that also ruins glass. Great.

Kevin Hill - 7 years ago

Good video

Bianca Marton - 7 years ago

what would be a good size surfboard
I have found that it is cheaper to buy a smaller surfboard than a wake surf board

10. comment for Liquid Force - How To WakeSurf: Wake Surfing 101, Ballast Configuration, Getting Up, and More

Chase Birkeland - 7 years ago

Thank you I got up first try and stayed for 10 minutes!

Cody Krell - 7 years ago

I didn't fall my first time and I got up first try, thanks

Flips N Tricks - 7 years ago

This is what my dad said to teach me

Grab the fucking rope!
Move your damn foot!
Get the fuck up!
Stop fucking leaning!
You finally fucking did it.

Spooky Ghost - 7 years ago

Why are all these wakesurfing videos in the nastiest fucking yellow water?

opwan - 7 years ago

Florida water is notoriously greenish yellow.

Christy P. - 7 years ago

Wow, this is such a great instructional video! The guy obviously makes it look easier than it is for most beginners but the instructions are very helpful and easy to understand-
Thank you for this!!

Alex Hale - 7 years ago

Hey I just uploaded a new video. If you could please check it out and comment your feedback that would be awesome! Thanks :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7EiALy9Y8Y

Willman H. - 7 years ago

I went ten minutes on my first try

Willman H. - 7 years ago

When I let go I stopped

WakeMAKERS - 7 years ago

That is awesome! Stoked to hear you are learning to wakesurf. Good work

Just Me - 7 years ago

COOL, great video!

Brian D Howard - 7 years ago

https://youtu.be/zRDt-AlMSus

CatchaWake - 8 years ago

I filmed a wake surfing stunt on my GoPro- Check it out to see if I "crashed" my boat! First video ever- I'd appreciate some support for future insane stunts!

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Matthew Thompson - 8 years ago

Can I use any bored for wake surfing l? or do I need a specific bored

Garrett Burke - 8 years ago

https://youtu.be/v7mhPeZBAVM

JH Skates - 8 years ago

Cool thanks :)

Gonçalo Vale - 8 years ago

whats the perfect speed to have on the boat?

WakeMAKERS - 8 years ago

There is no one speed that will universally work for everyone. We recommend between 10-12.5 mph. The correct speed will depend on the boat, amount of ballast, etc. Try different speeds and see what works best on your boat.

Tiffany CT - 8 years ago

anyone know if wakesurf 180s and 360s can be done while still holding the rope?

WakeMAKERS - 8 years ago

It is possible. You will have to do a handle pass behind your back as you rotate the spin though.

Soufian Ratib - 8 years ago

What boat do you suggest for someone who has no experience at all and who lives near a lac (Geneva lac) ?

Kiersten Skelton - 6 years ago

A supra boat because they are meant for wake-boarding and wake surfing. Master crafts are not proper for this sport

Jean Philippe Fahrni - 7 years ago

Soufian Ratib mastercraft nxt20

Gavintom - 8 years ago

I'm ten and I am good at wakeboarding and I'm trying surf thx

Guitar Heave n - 9 years ago

Could I also surf with a boat that is pretty much designed for Wakeboarding?

Gavintom - 8 years ago

yes

mike powers - 9 years ago

does this have any cross training effect for traditional ocean surfing?

WakeMAKERS - 9 years ago

+mike powers It does not have a ton of cross over unless you are doing tow ins. I think it does give you a little more practice learning airs and board control.

hweenmask - 9 years ago

could u get barreled in this lol

WakeMAKERS - 9 years ago

+hweenmask You would beed a Malibu M235. HAHA

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bokeflo - 9 years ago

Awesome! Great wake surfing tips.

Nick Soper - 9 years ago

Thank you. Looking forward to more time on the water.

ZAEXTREME - 9 years ago

Epic Clip

I uploaded some footage from my GoPro session in South Africa (it has over 20,000 views) take look:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHpedkb0kQ0

Drake Burtrum - 9 years ago

I am William I am nine and I am a good Wakeboarder but surfing looks fun and we have cwb surfboard so if you would put another video it would be great

Michael Healey - 9 years ago

Love watching these videos to improve, I consider myself a pretty good wake surfer as I progressed through last summer and this summer. Does ones weight play a big part of getting air? And what board would y'all recommend for a guy like me. I'm 6'1" and 210 pounds. Thanks!!

Fritz Esch. - 9 years ago

Went for the first time today, feel it pretty cool, very funny... gotta learn some tricks the next time

pdchr - 9 years ago

Wake Surfed for the first time today. I wished I had seen this prior to going out - but I'll work on it next week. Great video

TheDrywallogist - 9 years ago

is there special boats to wake surf?

Shuffler703 - 6 years ago

Jet boats designed for wake and surf are great too like the Yamaha X boats.

Liam Shane - 9 years ago

A boat cannot be an outdrive and should have a bailis

Bryce Allen - 9 years ago

You have to get a V drive in order to safely surf outboards are very dangerous to attempt to surf behind

beebs biberdorf - 9 years ago

Just the regular pull boats with tower

scudthemud - 9 years ago

you kinda sound like Bill Clinton.

Dylan Kvaale - 9 years ago

Dude,

Thanks so much, what a great video! Icing on the cake was the highlight real with the best summer song of all time.

Ricky Wigfield - 10 years ago

By far the best instructional video out there. What's your guys thoughts on a well priced starter-board? Cheers

WakeMAKERS - 9 years ago

Thanks Ricky! We like the Liquid Force Fish and the Ronix Koal Longboard. Both are great for beginners because they are stable and buoyant.

http://www.wakemakers.com/2015-liquid-force-fish-wakesurf-w-surf-rope.html

http://www.wakemakers.com/ronix-koal-longboard-wakesurf-board.html

bpayh - 10 years ago

12:00 wow

Fernanda Casarolli - 10 years ago

Please, whats the name of the reggae music in the end of the video?

Henry Moseley - 10 years ago

This video is sick! Nautique has the best ride for wakesurfing. http://www.marinemax.com/boats/listing.aspx?b=nautique

WakeMAKERS - 9 years ago

+Henry Moseley We do enjoy a good rip behind the G23.

Blake Crosmer - 10 years ago

Fuck wakeboard boats

Review Outlaw - 10 years ago

the 360 really is that hard!

Kiersten Skelton - 6 years ago

Na really?

Williams Martins - 10 years ago

show Top!!

Jordan Lavey - 10 years ago

This is the best how to video I've seen!!! I have been looking for a video on how to do the 360 but this is it! Thanks so much!

Anemathis - 10 years ago

Do you guys have a 101 video like this for wakeboarding???

kyle casey - 10 years ago

this partially at carlsbad lagoon??

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Jennifer Allis - 10 years ago

Great instructional video! Can't wait to try out some of these tips.

Lane Pullin - 10 years ago

how would i do that ?

Lane Pullin - 10 years ago

so i want a skim board but i want speed ..........

WakeMAKERS - 10 years ago

What are you riding right now? How much do you weight? Shoot one of our product experts an email or grab them on chat and they can give you some good options.

Beefdawg16 - 10 years ago

Do you need a tower to wake surf?

WakeMAKERS - 10 years ago

Absolutely not, in fact we usually hook the rope to the pylon so it's not swinging back-and-forth over rear seat passengers.

A tower will make it a little easier to get up out of the water for someone that is just learning, but you can absolutely do without one.

Bree Bree - 10 years ago

Fantastic Video! Thanks for posting this, excited to try it out for myself this Summer! :D

WakeMAKERS - 10 years ago

No problem, if you need any help with your setup or gear, let us know!

Reuben Biggelaar - 10 years ago

5:45
Watch your head!

chadjitsu1 - 10 years ago

Great video guys, I hope you do more stuff like this. How about one for wakeboarding beginner tricks

WakeMAKERS - 10 years ago

They are in the works, we'll have a whole host of instructional videos available soon. Thanks for the feedback!

Will McDougal - 11 years ago

what is the name of the board in the beginning of the vid?

Mason Misner - 11 years ago

We put pressure on the front foot the board sinks anything we can do different

Mason Misner - 11 years ago

Wakemakersdotcom I recently bought a wakesurfing boat and we just got into the sport a d are having trouble staying in the wake when we drop the rope and everytime

WakeMAKERS - 11 years ago

Boat speed will vary depending on the amount of weight you have in the boat. Start at the slowest speed possible that still gives you a clean wake without whitewash. As you go faster the wake will get longer, but you'll lose some push, so you may have to slow it down. Typically that means between 10-12MPH for most boat/weight configurations.

Exotic-Butters - 11 years ago

i think its a skid board

lkarpiak1 - 11 years ago

Cool

Charles - 11 years ago

wish they made a video like that for wakeboarding

Josh M - 11 years ago

anywhere from 9.5 to 11 mph, depending on the boat, weight setup, etc. I go 10.5. Weight your boat out, start at 9.5, and go up in increments to see which speed works best. But adjust slowly. Let the boat run at one speed for a minute or two, travelling as straight as possible, and take note of the wake characteristics. Ride behind it at each speed increment you use to test, and see what gives you the best push. Once you get the speed and weight dialed in, take note of it and you're all set!

Noah Vandyke - 11 years ago

Ya What speed

TheMrlax1119 - 11 years ago

how fast should the boat be going

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