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Jumping the Wake on a Wakeboard
The key to a good wakeboarding jump is not determined by how fast you cut to the wake, but rather, your progressive edge towards the wake with a tight tow line. These instructions will help you jump the wake on a wakeboard.

How to Grip a Wakeboarding or Slalom Waterskiing Tow Rope
How you grip or hold the tow rope makes a big difference in how you will perform behind the boat and on the water.

Eliminating Slalom Waterskiing Rope Slack
Rope slack in slalom waterskiing is caused when the skier travels faster than the boat.

How to Put on a Wetsuit for Wakeboarding or Waterskiing
Learn the proper way to put on a wetsuit for waterskiing and wakeboarding, or other boat towed sports.

How to Select a Wakeskate
When shopping for a wake skate you'll first want to find a board length that is consistent with your weight range.

Choosing a Tow Rope for a Tube/Towable
Tips on how to invest in a proper tow rope for tubing or towables behind the boat for water sports.

Slalom Waterskiing Rhythm
Slalom Waterskiing Rhythm tips by Seth Stisher. Tips will aid in running the slalom course.

Pulling in a Tow Line
Properly pulling in a wakeboard or waterski tow line can prevent knotting.

Unjamming Knots in a Waterski or Wakeboard Rope
How to unjamming knots in waterski or wakeboard ropes.

Waterskiing / Wakeboarding Hand Communications and Signals
Tips on how to effectively communicate waterskiing, wakeboarding, barefooting, etc. hand signals between the boat driver and the skier / wakeboarder.

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