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what would be the best board to surf with the smallest wake. i have a hyperlite landlock 5' 11'' board and only the 60 lb kids are able to do it. the wake seems large enough for the adults, but board seems to draw too much water.
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check out this board finder, you could end up with the Red Rocket which is a surf style board.
http://inlandsurfer.com/2010 Super Air Nautique 210 Team Edition -
I own a red woody, which is the older red rocket. It is extremely easy to ride. I think it is a perfect all around board given the ease of use, plus more advanced riders can still enjoy it. If there is any downside, it's that the board is super buoyant, which can make it tough for some people to get up on. I've resorted to tube starts for these people.Comment
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What's a tube start? I've only had a few people I couldn't get up on wakesurf and maybe this would solve that issue
Originally posted by intrlaz View PostComment
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Tell me about this tube start?? I have a rider that just can't get up.Originally posted by intrlaz View Post2008 210 SAN TE (Moonraker Yellow over Midnight Blue)Comment
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Sit on a tube with your feet on the board in normal starting position. Gets them up out of the water and easier to start. Just leave the tube (no rope) or have someone pull it in from the boat once they are up depending on how big it is
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Dang why didnt I think of that. I worked with a kid this past weekend, trying every trick I knew with no luck. I will try this this weekend.Originally posted by dski View PostSit on a tube with your feet on the board in normal starting position. Gets them up out of the water and easier to start. Just leave the tube (no rope) or have someone pull it in from the boat once they are up depending on how big it is2008 210 SAN TE (Moonraker Yellow over Midnight Blue)Comment
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From (also they show pictures on this) http://www.inlandsurfer.com/howto.htm
Wakeboard Style Starts
Start by laying on your back in the water with the handle in your hands. Allow the board to float in front of you ( between you and the boat ). Place your heels on the board a little wider than shoulder length. Your back foot should be about 12 inches from the tail of the board. At this point your toes should be pointing straight up, and the soles of your feet should be facing the boat. The board should be sideways.
When you are ready, the driver should put the boat in gear and apply a little power, just enough to tighten up the rope and start dragging you. Once you start moving, push your heels down and "flip" the board on it's side. You should be able to hold on it's side for several seconds. When the driver sees the board has been flipped, he/she will apply more power ( you can be pulled out much slower than on a wakeboard ) to pull you out. As you come out of the water, keep your shoulders back, your arms straight and knees bent. Apply additional pressure with your back foot to turn the board and get it pointed towards the boat. That's it, you're out. When riding the board and holding the handle, Remember to keep your knees bent and shoulder back.2010 Super Air Nautique 210 Team EditionComment
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Hi bigbucks10, that board should be ok for adults too...not sure about your height and weight, but the board should work for most adults. I read somewhere that the board is tail heavy, meaning that you will want to keep your back foot quite close to the edge. Different boards require a different stance. If you have a lot of pearling (i.e. the front of the board is dipping inside the water), it generally means that your weight is too much forward.
Also, I found that before we added additional ballast to our 210 SANTE, the wave did not have enough power to carry me (was fine for my wife, but she is petite). So what we had to do was increase the speed a bit (I was riding at 10.3mph). Now that we added an additional ballast sack, we lowered the speed back again to 9.5. Hope this helps!Comment
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Steering slightly to surf side also helps create a better wave.Comment
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