We asked our pro team rider Viktor Bøndergaard for some advice on easy tricks to get started with in the wakeboard park. Check out his tips and tricks to become a wake guru.
Young, ambitious, and in love with wakeboarding, Viktor is already one of the best. That's why we asked him for some help on how to start off on the board and what the basics are.
No1: Surf 360
The first trick Viktor suggests is the surf 360, or simply making a 360 on the water. You just need to pull the handle to your hip, switch the handle, and bend your knees.
This is the basic trick to kick things off, and once you've nailed it and gained a bit of confidence, you can move on to more complicated spins and jumps.
No2: Kicker 180
This trick is almost the same as the surf 360; however, you first need to bend your knees and then let go with your right hand.
That is, of course, if you are regular. If you are goofy, it would be the left hand.
No3: Ollie
No big surprise that the ollie is among the very basics of wakeboarding too. It is the simplest jump trick in many 'ride-to-the-side' sports and the gateway to jumping on kickers and obstacles.
Simply push your board into the water and, well, jump. Viktor's tip, or more like a reminder here, is to always, always bend your knees.
***
Well, it doesn't sound that hard after all, so don't hesitate and give wakeboarding a try because it is definitely one of the best summer activities. And if you need gear, check our store, we've got all you need there.
