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Wakeboarding Beginners Guide
Everything you need to know before you go wakeboarding for the first time behind a boat.

Buy a Wakeboard
The wakeboard you choose will most likely reflect your skill level and the type/style of boarding you want to do. Use these tips before you make a wakeboard purchase.

Wakeboarding Deepwater Starts
Instruction on how to get up on your wakeboard while remaining in the water by doing a wakeboarding deepwater starts.

How To Buy A Wakeboard Tower
Information on how to buy wakeboard towers your boats. About.com Waterskiing / Wakeboarding

Wakeboard Binding Set-Up
Learn how your wakeboard bindings should be set up on your board for maximum performance to match your skill level.

Screen Savers, Wallpaper
Waterskiing and wakeboarding screen savers and wallpaper are great ways to add flair to your computer screen with photos, images, and pictures.

Wakeboard Binding Feet Stance
Tips on how to decide which foot to put forward in your slalom water ski bindings or wakeboard bindings. Are you goofy footed?

Wakeboarding Glossary
Here is a collection of wakeboarding terms in a glossary format to get you started.

Choosing a Correct Slalom Ski
There are many things to consider prior to purchasing a slalom water ski. Consider you body type, water ski make, boot fit, boot make-up, and fin system.

Jump 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.

Bow
Definition of a bow in a water sports boating terminology glossary.

Tips on Buying a Used Boat
Buying a used boat for water sports requires homework. Use this checklist as a guide for test driving, floor rot, marine survey, boat hours, hull condition, and more.

Teaching Youth How to Waterski
Use these tips when teaching youth/kids how to water ski. Suggested combo and slalom water skis for kids.

Enhance Your Boat's Wake
Suggestions on how to enhance your boat's wake and make it larger so wakeboarders can jump higher.

YouTube.com WaterSports Videos
YouTube.com Wakeboarding, Waterskiing Wakeskating, Wakesurfing Videos. Also kneeboarding, barefoot waterskiing, jump water skiing videos and more.

Load the Line for Wakeboarding
How to load the line and get big air for wakeboarding and hyrofoiling with Julie Bostian Your Guide to one of hundreds of sites. Training Equipment For Boat Towed Sports.

Buy a Slalom Water Ski
What you need to know before you buy a slalom water ski for waterskiing. There are four basic categories of slalom skis; wide body, shaped, traditional, and world class.

Trailering/Towing Boat Tips
Tips on trailering / towing, launching and retrieving boats. About.com - Guide

Beginner Wakeboards
There are so many things to consider before buying a beginner wakeboard: board manufacturer, size, features, bindings, etc.

De-Winterizing Your Boat
Tips on how to de-winterizing your boat after the waterskiing season. Before you use your boat check the oil, belts, distributor, disconnect the battery, etc.

Watersports Boat Buying Tips
Do your homework before buying your water sports boat so you won't be disappointed.

Slalom Waterski Sizing Chart
There are four basic categories of when choosing a slalom water ski: slalom skis, wide body, shaped, traditional, and world class.

Tournament & Event Schedule
2007 Tournament and Event Schedule. Calendar of waterskiing, wakeboarding, ski flying, show skiing, barefooting, kneeboarding, collegiate, hydrofoil, disabled skiing and more.

How Fast Should Your Boat Go?
Different boat-towed water sports require various boat speeds. Learn here how fast your boat should go when waterskiing, wakeboarding, etc.

Slalom Course Dimensions
Looking to build a slalom waterski course? Allow this feature to be your online guide and visual reference in both metric and English.

Wetsuit/Dry Suit Temperature
Use this chart to help you determine when you should wear a wetsuit or a dry suit when waterskiing or wakeboarding in cold water.

Wakeboarding Ropes and Speed
Get the most out of your time behind your wakeboarding boat by properly choosing the correct wakeboard towrope, line length and wakeboarding boat speed.

Boat Water Spot Removal
Boat water spot removal suggestions to restore your boat hull's finish.

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

Buy Wakeboard Rope
Tips on buying a wakeboard tow rope. Consider rope material, rope handles, and rope length.

Generating Wakeboard Speed
How To Generate Speed On A Wakeboard. Generating speed on a wakeboard is the key to pulling off tricks and getting big air.

Kneeboarding Deepwater Starts
Tips on how to complete a successful deepwater kneeboarding start. Choose from the belly start or the low buoyancy start.

Buying Wakeboard Bindings
Consider overlay, underlay, footbed, hardware, and baseplate before you buy wakeboard bindings for wakeboarding.

Drive a Boat and Ski Safely
Tips for a boat driver on how to responsibly drive a boat in traffic on the water while pulling a water-skier or wakeboarder.

EZ-Hitch - Trailer Aid
The one person trailer hitch guide for waterskiing and wakeboarding boat-towed sports vehicles.

2 Foot Slalom Deepwater Start
Here's how to get up on a slalom ski in the water with the front and back feet already in the ski boots. How To Two Foot Slalom Deepwater Start

Drive That Tube to Work
People with little or a lot of behind-the-boat skills can hop on and experience a thrilling ride on a tube or towable. Learn how to drive that tube or towable to work behind the boat.

Waterski/Wakeboard Glossary
Here is a collection of waterskiing, wakeboarding, and boating terms in a glossary format specific to boat towed sports to get you started.

Waterskiing Lake Communities
Go waterskiing in your own neighborhood by purchasing water ski lake community real estate. Lakefront lots are available for wakeboarding.

Top Free Wakeboarding Games
Here are a few of the best free online wakeboarding games and wakeskating games available on the Internet.

Wakeboard Fins
Choose the correct fin system for your wakeboard. Consider fin configuration, water conditions, and material.

Tuning Your Water Ski
Tips on tuning and adjusting your water ski fin and bindings to maximize your skill level and performance on the water.

Skylon Deafcon Wake Speakers
Skylon Deafcon Wakeboard Tower Speakers Redesigned, from your About.com Waterskiing / Wakeboarding Guide

Rehab of an Ankle Injury
Ankle injuries, its not if but when. Know what to do to heal.

Dallas Friday, Wakeboarder
Dallas Friday, professional wakeboarder. Pro tour circuit ranked number one female wakeboarder in the world.

Slalom Towrope Conversion
Explanation waterskiing towrope length terminology. Rope section colors indicate the rope length and off measurements.

One Foot Slalom Start
How to use only one foot in the front water ski boot during a deepwater slalom start.

Wacky Trailer Hitch Covers
These wacky trailer hitch covers for the wakeboarder, barefoot skier, or water-skier are fun additions to trucks that tow boats. Express your personality on the road.

Buy a Water Sports Life Vest
Use these tips before you buy a life vest or PFD suitable for boat-towed water sports.

Stern
Definition of "stern" in a boat-towed water sports terminology glossary.

Waterskiing Photo Gallery
Browse through the photo gallery to get a glimpse of hot moves on and off the water.

Trampoline Training
Trampoline training can aid you in learning new wakeboarding skills

Water-Skiing In Cold Water
Avoid hypothermia and frostbite when waterskiing and wakeboarding in cold weather / water. Practice the 100 degree rule. About Sports Waterskiing Wakeboarding.

Wakeboarding
Definition of "wakeboarding" in a glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.

Twiggy - Water-Skiing Squirrel
Twiggy The Water-Skiing Squirrel travels around the world showcasing her amazing talent.

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.

Wakeboarding Stickers, Decals
Top wakeboarding stickers and decals for your wakeboard, boat, car, notebooks, or where ever else you wanna stick 'em!

Get Up on Two Water Skis
Tips on how to get up on two water skis with a deepwater start behind the boat.

Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard
Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament. The world's finest water ski and wakeboard athletes from more than 10 countries compete for cash and prizes in excess of $200,000. Events include trick, wakeboard, slalom and jump.

Wakeboarding XS Video Game
Play the free Wakeboarding XS video game online or download it to your computer.

Gripping a 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.

Vintage Wooden Water Skis
Your old water skis in the garage could be vintage collector's items. Vintage water skis are popular and many people are looking for replacement parts for wooden water skis.

How to Lay Out a Slalom Wat...
How to Lay Out a Slalom Waterskiing Course About> Sports> Waterskiing/ Wakeboarding> Slalom Courses> Articles> How to Lay Out a Slalom Waterskiing... Your Guide to one of hundreds of sites Training Equipment For Boat Towed Sports

Port
Definition of "port" in a boat-towed water sports terminology glossary.

What It Takes To Become An Olympic Sport - Waterskiing
An overview of what the sport of waterskiing has gone through in recent years in an attempt to get into the Olympic Games. The final decision will be made by the IOC in September of 2000. Here you'll find arguments for and against the fight.

Inboard
Definition of "inboard boat engine" in boat-towed water sports terminology.

Inboard/Outboard
Definition of "inboard/outboard" boat engine in boat-towed water sports terminology.

Winterizing Your Boat
Tips on winterizing your boat for after the waterskiing or wakeboarding season has ended. Prepare your boat for cold weather winterization and off season storage.

Training Equipment Products
Proper training off the water can lead to injury prevention on the water while waterskiing or wakeboarding.

Top Wide Body and Slalom Skis
Wide body and shaped slalom water skis are wider than traditional skis and are ideal for first-time waterskiers.

The Dangers of Teak Surfing
An obvious danger to teak surfing behind a boat is the participant's proximity to the boat propeller.

Wakeboarding Progressive He...
Wakeboarding Progressive Heelside Edge About> Sports> Waterskiing/ Wakeboarding> Tips-Wake-Beginner> Articles> Wakeboarding Progressive Heelside... Your Guide to one of hundreds of sites Beginner Wakeboards>

Dropping a Water Ski
Instruction on how to drop a combo water ski and ski on one ski to go slalom.

Do A Barefoot Deepwater Start
Tips on how to do a successful barefoot start behind the boat using a kneeboard or wakeboard on the initial start.

Before You Buy a Wetsuit
Make sure a wetsuit fits your waterskiing or wakeboarding needs before you purchase it for boat-towed sports.

Tips for Boating with Dogs
Boating With Pets. Here are some tips that will make your day on the water safe and enjoyable for all the pet participants when water-skiing or wakeboarding. Boating safety resources and articles.

Off Season Work Out for Water Skiers - Part I
Off Season Work Out For Water Skiers - So how do you gain power and not give up leg speed or flexibility? Well, one obvious answer is the use of plyometrics.

Crossing the Wakes on a Slalom
Beginners tips on how to cross the wakes on a slalom water ski behind the boat.

Top Wakeboarding Crash Videos
Sick montages of wakeboarding crash videos set to music on YouTube.com.

Wetsuits - Protecting The Body
Wetsuits and drysuits keep you warm while waterskiing or wakeboarding. Prevent hypothermia.

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

Slalom Boat Driving Tips
Slalom Boat Driving Tips for the perfect tow. About> Sports> Waterskiing/ Wakeboarding with Julie Bostian Your Guide to one of hundreds of sites BUYER'S GUIDE.

Retrieve a Skier/Wakeboarder
Tips on how a boat driver should pick up a downed water-skier or wakeboarder out of the water.

Edge
Definition of "edge" in a waterskiing and wakeboarding terminology glossary.

Download Wakeboarding Videos
Download Wakeboarding Videos at TotalVid. Start with a free trial

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

Anchor Buddy
The Anchor Buddy stretches as you go to the shore then pulls your boat away from shore as you pay out your bowline. An anchor line that lets you anchor up to 30 feet from shore.

2000 Masters Photos, Page 1
2000 Masters Photos, Page 1

Wetsuit and Dry Suit Storage
Properly storing away your wetsuits and dry suits will prolong their life and give you many years of warm waterskiing and wakeboarding

1999 Masters Photos, Page 3 - Waterskiing
1999 Masters Photos Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, Georgia May 28-30, 1999   Wade Cox in the opening

Care for Your Tow Rope
Tips on how to care for your towrope for waterskiing or wakeboarding.

Watch That Waterskiing Tow Rope!
Watch That Waterskiing Tow Rope! About> Sports> Waterskiing/ Wakeboarding with Julie Bostian Your Guide to one of hundreds of sites

Gladiator Slalom Trainer
The Gladiator Slalom Trainer Towope Handle waterski rope handle makes learning deepwater starts easy for beginner water-skiers.

Photo Gallery - Wade Cox - Slalom
Photo of Wade Cox slalom skiing at the 2000 U.S. Masters

Cypress Gardens Reopens
Cypress Gardens Water Ski Show Reopens, Winter Haven, Florida, Malibu Boats, Waterskiing, Wakeboarding

Wide Body/Shaped Water Skis
Shaped water skis, wide body slalom and combo water skis make deepwater starts easier and require less effort by the waterskier.

Guru Trampboards
Guru Trampboards for wakeboarding training on a trampoline. Practice learning tricks without getting hurt on the water.

Waterskiing Glossary
Here is a collection of waterskiing terms in a glossary format to get you started.

Photo Gallery - Parks Bonifay - Wakeboarding
Photo of Parks Bonifay wakeboarding at the 2000 U.S. Masters.

Dock Buddy
This Dock Buddy stretchable dock line would be an asset to any boat for tying down the boat at dock.

Ladder Rax Ski Storage
Store your wakeboards and water skis on the wall or ceiling with the Ladder Rax Ski & Wakeboard Wall Storage Rack.

Bindings
Definition of bindings in a water sports terminology glossary.

Kristi Overton Johnson Profile
Kristi Overton Johnson, a retired professional water-skier who competed in slalom waterskiing tournaments.

Go Kneeboarding Without The Pain - About.com Waterski/Wakeboard
There are ways to have fun on the kneeboard without causing your body pain. Here is how. - About.com Waterskiing and Wakeboarding

Alleviating Forearm Soreness In Water Skiing
Stretching Forearms For Skiers

Strength and Conditioning To Prevent Knee Injuries in Water Skiers
Knee injuries, its not if but when.

Bevel
Definition of bevel in water sports terminology.

INT - The Little League of Waterskiing - International Amateur Waterski Wakeboard and Kneeboard
INT - The Little League of Waterskiing - International Amateur Waterski Wakeboard and Kneeboard with Julie Bostian Your Guide to one of hundreds of sites BUYER'S GUIDE.

Do a Wakeboard Step Start
Tips on how to do a wakeboard step start from the swim platform at the back of the boat.

Teaching Kids How To Barefoot
Teaching Kids How To Barefoot Waterski, About.com Waterskiing Wakeboarding

Are You Goofy?
How do you place your feet on your slalom ski or wakeboard?

Andy Mapple Retires
Andy Mapple retires from professional slalom waterskiing after two decades.

Vintage Waterskiing Posters
Vintage waterskiing and show waterskiing posters and matted art prints are a great way to decorate the wall in your office, lake house, or boat house.

Coming Out Of A Slalom Turn
Tips on how to effectively come out of a slalom waterskiing turn

Off-Season Conditioning
Tips on how to keep in shape during the waterskiing and wakeboarding off-season. Condition tips, body shaping and strenghtening tips, fitness machines, and more.

Choosing a Summer Camp
Summer camps are a great place for kids and teens to learn how to waterski or wakeboard. They can all improve their skills on the lake.

Wake Surfing
Definition of wake surfing behind a boat.

Repair Stripped Screw Holes
Many water skis and wakeboards see stripped screw holes in their lifetime due to wear and tear. Here are tips on how to repair them.

Freddy Krueger
Freddy Krueger, a professional water-skier competing in jump waterskiing and ski flying.

Waterskiing - TopPicks
An index of TopPicks for the Waterskiing guide site.

Boating Terms Glossary
Here is a collection of boating terms in a glossary format to get you started.

Handle
Definition of "handle" in a waterskiing and wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.

Babe's Boat Bright - Review
Make waxing your waterski or wakeboard boat easier by using Babe's Boat Bright Spray Wax Cleaner. Product Review

Stance
Definition of "stance" in a wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.

Metric System Converter
Instantly convert Metric to USA distances. Mtric english converter> About> Sports> Waterskiing/ Wakeboarding with Julie Bostian Your Guide to one of hundreds of sites.

Lock Alarm
The Lock Alarm - Anti Theft Device for your boat and water sports equipment.

Fat Sacks
Definition of "fat sack" in a boat-towed water sports terminology glossary for wakeboarding.

Photo Gallery - Freddy Krueger - Ski Flying
Photo of Freddy Krueger ski flying at the 2000 U.S. Masters.

Mini Indo Board Balance Board
The Mini Pro Indo Board is an excellent balance training device for the wakeboarder who wants to improve their skills on the water.

Boat Gas Money - To Give or Not to Give
Should you give gas money to the boat owner? If you don't chances are you won't be invited back a second time.

Where to Learn to Jump
listing of private locations and teams as well as commercial schools where you can learn the sport of Waterski Jumping.

Photo Gallery - Chris Parrish
Photo of Chris Parrish going for the win at the 2000 U.S. Masters.

47th Masters Results - 2006
Seventy professional athletes from 14 countries around the globe competed in Masters Water Ski and Wakeboard Championship in slalom, trick, jump and wakeboarding.

Before You Leave the Boat Dock
Things to consider before the boat leaves the dock before you go waterskiing or wakeboarding.

Boat Wax Plus
Boat Wax Plus, just spray on and wipe off to remove water spots from your waterskiing or wakeboarding boat.

Photo Gallery - Kristi Overton Johnson - Slalom
Photo of Kristi Overton Johnson slaloming at the 2000 U.S. Masters.

Rocker
Definition of "rocker" in a wakeboarding and waterskiing glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.

Waterskiing Magazines
Waterskiing and wakeboarding magazines offer a wealth of tips, new product releases, athlete and tournament information, and more.

Bart's Watersports Adventur...
The Bart's Watersports Adventure online game is a great way to have some fun on the water while you are stuck indoors. Help the Bart's frog maneuver through the obstacles.

"Wakeboarding...On The Edge"
Wakeboarding...On The Edge contains instruction on the basics of wakeboarding, as well as jumping.

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Wakeboarding Gifts Under $10
Small inexpensive gifts perfect for birthday gifts, throwing in the wakeboard lover's stocking, or any occasion. Wakeboarding coasters, key chains, stickers, wetsuit lubricant, ornaments, etc.

Jamie Beauchesne - Photo Gallery - 2003 MasterCraft Pro WaterSki Championships
Jamie Beauchesne - Photo Gallery - 2003 MasterCraft Pro WaterSki Championships - Trophy Lakes, South Carolina

Flex
Definition of "flex" in water ski or wakeboard in a boat-towed water sports terminology glossary.

Pylon
Definition of "pylon" in a waterskiing and wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.

Getting Started In Wakeboarding E-Newletter
Getting Started In Wakeboarding. Includes wakeboarding lessons, info on buying a wakeboard, buying wakeboard bindings and much more.

Collegiate Waterskiing Aid
List of colleges or universities that offer waterskiing collegiate scholarships, along with recruitment information.

Wakeboard Sticker Kit
Pro Rider Wakeboard Sticker Kits by Execute.

Raley
Definition of "raley" in a wakeboarding glossary of boat-towed water sports terminology.

Chris Parrish, Slalom Skier
Chris Parrish, Professional Slalom Water-Skier and Ski Instructor