Anyone into Wakeboarding?
16 June 2003, 03:04 PM
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Joined the West Mids Watersport Centre nr Tamworth just for the social side of things (beer) 
But after watching the skiers and wakeboarders i really fancy having a go.
Anybody on here had a go at wakeboarding, is it difficult or any advise to be given would be appreciated. The ski boats are so cool, i`m really temted to buy one
Paul
But after watching the skiers and wakeboarders i really fancy having a go.Anybody on here had a go at wakeboarding, is it difficult or any advise to be given would be appreciated. The ski boats are so cool, i`m really temted to buy one
Paul
16 June 2003, 03:08 PM
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I normally stick to waterskiing, but done some wakeboarding. Its fairly easy to get up on and get to a basic standard. Prepare to have a lot of water up your nose if you decide to go for a few flips though!
16 June 2003, 03:35 PM
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not wishing to hijack the thread, likewise, is it worth getting in to water skiing?
we have a speedboat (sounds flasher than it is - a Dateline Bikini with a 90bhp Mariner engine - set up with ski pole etc and used before, we launch on Loch Lomond)
just wondering whether to go to the expense of wetsuit, skis and impact jacket or not
Gordo
we have a speedboat (sounds flasher than it is - a Dateline Bikini with a 90bhp Mariner engine - set up with ski pole etc and used before, we launch on Loch Lomond)
just wondering whether to go to the expense of wetsuit, skis and impact jacket or not
Gordo
16 June 2003, 05:07 PM
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Its definetely worth joining a club before forking out for some kit - same with any sport I suppose. The main cost will be club membership. Some charge a high joining fee and charge a couple of quid per tow. Others charge hardly anything to join but a tenner or so per tow. It all depends on how often you are going to go.
Other than that you will need a board (£200+), bindings (£150ish), wetsuit (£100ish for a half decent one).
Simon.
Other than that you will need a board (£200+), bindings (£150ish), wetsuit (£100ish for a half decent one).
Simon.
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17 June 2003, 09:31 AM
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Cheers
The club that i have joined, which as i said before was really just for the excellent social side do lessons at £60 per hr, guess i`ll book up and have a go then, if you live in the midland are have a look here
http://www.wmwaterski.com
Its well worth popping down on a sunny afternoon for a beer on the deck
Paul
The club that i have joined, which as i said before was really just for the excellent social side do lessons at £60 per hr, guess i`ll book up and have a go then, if you live in the midland are have a look here
http://www.wmwaterski.com
Its well worth popping down on a sunny afternoon for a beer on the deck
Paul
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