Quote Originally Posted by BigOrange View Post
I read the last few days comments in the thread about wakeboarding speed, and am just very curious if many adults really ride below 20 mph? I know the ideal speed mentioned by many is 21-22, but at 210 lbs, I ride a 145 cm board and feel that the water just feels soft and squishy at anything less than high 22's. I ride at 23 up to 23.2 or so. I'm maybe just too fat, but I can't fathom any real boarding at 17 or 18 mph. I may have some serious flaws in technique if you all are really able to make cuts and get any air at those slower speeds? Maybe most everyone is just more fit at say 165 lbs?
I am 190 +/-. Yes I can get air and almost clear the wakes at 65 ft on the rope.
Is it soft and squishy?? I don't know.. I don't run your speeds.
Sure I'd like to pick up the pace.. but this is only our 3rd season and I've caught the front edge before and did the face plant..
Even with USCG life jacket.. I felt that in the chest for two days... neck didn't like it either.

So in reality for wakeboarding for us: its really about going out and doing it but not taking too many risks that our bodies can't cash in on.
so we live with what we feel comfortable with and feel grateful for what we have.
4 years ago I didn't even think it was possible for me to wakeboard since I never owned a wakeboard boat before.
So I guess its all situational.