If I had to guess, I’d say I probably work on methods more than I work on any of my hardest tech tricks. It’s not because methods are difficult to master but because it’s a trick that offers unlimited possibilities. Every time I do a method, I can tweak it a different way or poke it a little more. Every single time, I get to make it my own, and, for me, that’s the best part of wakeboarding. I see a lot of young riders who focus on learning the hardest technical tricks but could care less about grabbing their boards. Hey, I get it; we all want to win contests. If you ask me, though, you aren’t doing yourself or the sport any favors by skipping the steps that lead to better style and more diverse riding. I’m not saying you shouldn’t strive for that Moby Dick 5. Keep working on those tech tricks, but take some time every session to see how far you can tweak a method or poke out a stalefish. Your riding will look infinitely better for it. In this wakeboard how to, learn three of my favorite simple-yet-stylish tricks that you can take from basic to badass. Check out the tricks
Words: JD Webb Photos: Ryan Taylor (http://www.wakeboardingmag.com/)
