Before I get started on what wakesurfing is, I want reassure all of my readers that anyone can do it! Following these tips and putting in the practice will get you up and riding in no time!
The concept behind Wakesurfing is pretty simple. If you have ever ridden in a boat you have probably seen the wave that it creates behind the boat. The weight from the boat sitting in the water produces two separate waves more commonly known in the water sports world as wakes. It is that very wake that you use to wakesurf.
Using a smaller rope than what is typically used for wakeboarding, skiing, tubing, etc, you pull yourself in front of the wake, typically about 5 to 10 feet from the back of the boat depending on the size of the wake. A larger wake will allow you to surf further behind the boat. There is a special spot on the wake known as the "Sweet Spot." The sweet spot is where the wake or wave has the most power and is the smoothest place to ride. The Sweet Spot allows you to let go of the rope and surf as though you were surfing out in the ocean. It is the coolest feeling when you hit the Sweet Spot for the first time and begin riding the Endless Wave.
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