Bomber
06-10-2008, 11:47 PM
Yo!
I'm heading out for the first this weekend, and I need all the advice I can get.
I have an Outback 2007. It's a direct drive, so I know I need to add plenty of ballast. Any tips for weighting a direct drive? I think I understand the basics; weight the front for longer wakes, and weight the back to increase the height on the wake. I wakeboard and snowboard regular footed, so I know I need to get the boat tipping to the left.
I purchased a longer, surf style board, the new Venture 5'6" from Liquid Force. My understanding is that this stick is good for beginners and smaller waves. I'm not a big guy, but I'm not small either, 6 foot 185 lbs.
Any tips for driving, getting up, dropping the rope, and safety would be greatly appreciated. I don't want to swamp my pretty boat, but also I want be sure I have at least some success.
I've always dreamed of surfing, but I've been landlocked in Minnesota for my whole life. I've been in love with the sport and culture for years! I foot and board in NW Wisconsin, Grindstone Lake in Hayward.
Thanks for your help, dudes! I'll be sure to let everyone know how it goes, and hopefully I can post some pictures of me free surfing next week.
Surfs Up!
I'm heading out for the first this weekend, and I need all the advice I can get.
I have an Outback 2007. It's a direct drive, so I know I need to add plenty of ballast. Any tips for weighting a direct drive? I think I understand the basics; weight the front for longer wakes, and weight the back to increase the height on the wake. I wakeboard and snowboard regular footed, so I know I need to get the boat tipping to the left.
I purchased a longer, surf style board, the new Venture 5'6" from Liquid Force. My understanding is that this stick is good for beginners and smaller waves. I'm not a big guy, but I'm not small either, 6 foot 185 lbs.
Any tips for driving, getting up, dropping the rope, and safety would be greatly appreciated. I don't want to swamp my pretty boat, but also I want be sure I have at least some success.
I've always dreamed of surfing, but I've been landlocked in Minnesota for my whole life. I've been in love with the sport and culture for years! I foot and board in NW Wisconsin, Grindstone Lake in Hayward.
Thanks for your help, dudes! I'll be sure to let everyone know how it goes, and hopefully I can post some pictures of me free surfing next week.
Surfs Up!