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First time surfing, sort of.

Pinhacker71

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Yamaha
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2015
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242 Limited E-Series
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IMG_0002.JPG Tried to surf for first time over the weekend. I had gotten 1600 lbs in ballast bags last year in trade. Bought a wakewedge during group buy. Got up easy first time. Lots of fun. Ordered another 800 lb bag for the swim deck to hopefully go ropeless. My 16 yo son couldn't get up and got frustrated. He can wakeboard with ease. Not sure if there is any advice I can give him. He was pissed when I popped up right away.
 
@Pinhacker71 nice looking wave!

Have your son watch this video to help him understand the basics for getting up on a wake surf board...

 
that's how it starts! you need to fill that back bag all the way and then tie it in
 
He is probably trying to stand up too quickly and the board is washing out under him. Common for good wakeboarders who can stand up quickly because of the speed and long line.

That is a good looking wave though!
 
We launch off the swim platform. I feel like that is waaaay easier than trying to stand up. We just stand on the nose of the board until we are up to 10/11mph, and slide off.
 
This weekend I'll try off the platform. Looks cool also. Ballast bag should be here by Friday.
 
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