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Get Air On A Wakeboard

WakeBoard Tricks

How to Get Air on a Wakeboard:

Oh yeah, this is why you learned to wakeboard: air. Flying. Start low and work your way higher - you can't jump if you get hurt. Once you get the fundamentals down pat, then you can start adding tweaks and grabs.

Bunny Hop

1. Ride directly behind the boat.

2. Lean back slightly to slow down and load the rope with tension.

3. Bend your knees and push down on the tail of your board.

4. Jump and pull your knees up beneath you as you hop into the air - an action similar to an ollie in skateboarding. The resistance of the water on your tail as you push down, combined with the tension of the rope, will fling you into the air. Pulling your legs up adds extra height.

5. Land with your weight only slightly back.

6. Practice for more height and greater comfort. Keep the whole action one smooth motion.

7. Time your hops off bumps in the water.

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