Learning to Wakeboard - Tips for Beginners

Here are the three easiest ways to get up on a wakeboard at a cable park.
It's a different style of tutorial/ instructional but I hope it helps you learn to ride a wakeboard.
Thanks for watching.
Dave

Пікірлер: 112

  • @afrosoulstylist
    @afrosoulstylist4 жыл бұрын

    Always great to see the top pros do beginner tutorials. Well taught, confident and competent beginners, are the future of any sport... After all is said and done, that's where we all started. Well done Dave! Keeping it real and keeping it Fun ;0)

  • @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    4 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely, the more people we get into the sport the better it is for everyone as then hopefully more parks and places to ride will open up :) Cheers :)

  • @ronaldmoody4766
    @ronaldmoody4766 Жыл бұрын

    Though I’ve been wakeboarding behind the boat for years, I went to my first cable park this past week. They had us sit start and first go I face planted. I blame that one on the left boot, which I realized was completely coming unstitched when I got back to the dock. Second go…faceplant. Third and all after…no problem. However, it seemed much harder than a boat start. Just as you said, the pull from the water is much harder. The cable is a sudden full speed pull…not like the boat which is gradually moving from zero to pull speed. I watched one of the kids do a sliding start and thought that has to be easier. I never did try it, but I will next time!

  • @mia2370
    @mia23703 жыл бұрын

    He’s literally the Zach effron of wakeboarding 😭

  • @cinelike4624

    @cinelike4624

    9 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @brodykauffman813
    @brodykauffman8134 жыл бұрын

    Haha Dave I know how to wakeboard and I still enjoyed the vid and watched the whole thing 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    4 жыл бұрын

    hahaha thanks Brody, glad you enjoyed the whole video. Thanks for watching :)

  • @snowplow4413
    @snowplow44134 жыл бұрын

    This really helps thanks man

  • @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    4 жыл бұрын

    that's the goal! Good luck :)

  • @leslieg8219
    @leslieg82194 жыл бұрын

    Wahoo, JTP said to come here and see what you do on a wakeboard! Go see Jon!

  • @TheGrillDoctor
    @TheGrillDoctor2 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial! Instructor did an amazing job! Thanks!

  • @RanBino
    @RanBino4 жыл бұрын

    David, you are the man!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Respect.

  • @marksmit4134
    @marksmit41343 жыл бұрын

    Awesome energy !!!

  • @arthurpltr3525
    @arthurpltr35254 жыл бұрын

    Excellent David 👌😁 Thank you for this tips 👏

  • @johnastevenson265
    @johnastevenson265 Жыл бұрын

    Always good to see a beginners tutorials they will help

  • @jeffmarkel5351
    @jeffmarkel53514 жыл бұрын

    Finally did it went to a cable Park yesterday had a freaking blast ! You are right everyone was really supportive and I hit nearly every obstacle. Even got a 180 off the big ramp. Probably would not have done it without your support

  • @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    4 жыл бұрын

    that's sick Jeff, I'm buzzing off your excitement!! Keep killing it :)

  • @jackoriordan3731
    @jackoriordan37314 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful learning from every vid you do

  • @floriansalzer8513
    @floriansalzer85134 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed it!

  • @christianr1287
    @christianr12874 жыл бұрын

    Foot that you kick with goes in the back binding for like everyone haha

  • @MrMegamovieman

    @MrMegamovieman

    4 жыл бұрын

    I actually have mine in the front??

  • @christianr1287

    @christianr1287

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jesper Grim u doing it wrong

  • @isamhadjih

    @isamhadjih

    4 жыл бұрын

    Christian Reflogal no he isnt it differs per person, if you are new to board sports it doesn’t even matter because you will get used to it. Just look at it like learning to ride switch you basically started over again but just with another foot in front...

  • @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    4 жыл бұрын

    hahaha yeah I think it's different for everyone. I think what feels most comfortable is best :)

  • @zajxperia3983

    @zajxperia3983

    4 жыл бұрын

    It seems like most people ride goofy on wake. Only people with previous board sports experience who have riden regular before keep it that way. That's my experience.

  • @AcheForWake
    @AcheForWake4 жыл бұрын

    Spot on!

  • @gysontyson100
    @gysontyson100 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome!

  • @Ratko1997
    @Ratko19974 жыл бұрын

    Thank you , I already know how to start. But for jump start I have better understanding how it should be done.

  • @jedduane5573
    @jedduane55734 жыл бұрын

    Seriously helpful dude 👌

  • @CJ_Briere
    @CJ_Briere4 жыл бұрын

    Can you make a video on wakeboards for buying

  • @luisachumakovski611
    @luisachumakovski6114 жыл бұрын

    I'm going wake boarding tomorrow. I'm very excited!

  • @tigg766

    @tigg766

    3 жыл бұрын

    How was it??

  • @luisachumakovski611

    @luisachumakovski611

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tigg766 It was a lot of fun but my muscles were so sore the next few days :)

  • @sommerhoover2010
    @sommerhoover20102 жыл бұрын

    I’m a lake girl all day but I’ve never tried skiing or wakeboarding but I have a 3 yr old and I want her to get into some water sports rather than softball or something that keeps us away from the lake. Soooo…at almost 40 I’m gonna give this shit a try. Lawd…I’m saying my prayers as I type this. 🤣 Maybe I should get some liquid courage first. Lol

  • @Emi_Haroldson4445
    @Emi_Haroldson44452 жыл бұрын

    Your sooo helpful I have a class for this

  • @Randomfunnytiktok2023
    @Randomfunnytiktok20233 жыл бұрын

    Nice video thank u sir

  • @chasepeifer9809
    @chasepeifer98094 жыл бұрын

    I always like watching your tutorials, maybe can you do a tutorial on how to get big air from the ground like your doing a flat raley but focus on the jump part because I’m having trouble with that

  • @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    4 жыл бұрын

    yesss air tricks, maybe I can film that this week if I'm back at the cable :)

  • @speedmachine6275
    @speedmachine62754 жыл бұрын

    Love it, gona share the s.... out of it. Want to get more lads into wake boarding, myself only licked blood 2 years ago and was on the board a handful of times. So build up tutorial videos would be awesome. Thanks David

  • @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    4 жыл бұрын

    ahh legend thanks a mil!! Really appreciate that. Stoked you're enjoying your time on the water, keep having fun :)

  • @papakay144
    @papakay1444 жыл бұрын

    Very cool

  • @colinhannan7041
    @colinhannan70414 жыл бұрын

    Great Tutorial, Any chance of tutorial on taking the corners of a cable park for us noobs?

  • @tugceozturk6535
    @tugceozturk65352 жыл бұрын

    He has a seven years old's enthusiasm and energy :D but solid tips at the same time

  • @thenaturesclay
    @thenaturesclay3 жыл бұрын

    Do a video with Jon the potter wakeboarding that would be so cool!!

  • @BroCapitalista
    @BroCapitalista3 жыл бұрын

    how did you record your audio so clearly without carrying a microphone?

  • @franziska8103
    @franziska81032 жыл бұрын

    The cable Park in my Home town only allows sititing Starts. I have so many problems with it. I hope i will get it in the next Session

  • @willcookson2194
    @willcookson21944 жыл бұрын

    Hi David big fan, you have got me into wake boarding and I have a question about bindings. I think I’m going to buy 2019 O'Brien GTX Wakeboard Bindings. And since they are O’Brien I thought to go straight to your comment section! Would you generally recommend these?

  • @topjager
    @topjager Жыл бұрын

    How long does it usually take for complete beginners to be able to get on the water and get going? I went for the first time today & didn’t really see any progress throughout the day, despite good help from the instructors. It looks like a lot of fun once you’re able to do it but it was such a bummer that I fell from the start every time.

  • @captaindbheadcase1303
    @captaindbheadcase13032 жыл бұрын

    Hi David. I had my first two wb sessions at a cable park in Cheshire last week and while I was getting up I couldn't get to grips with using heel and toe for directional control. I have a hernia and have 10kg more weight on my left foot than my right. Is there any way I can compensate for this when riding .Perhaps by positioning the board differently. I used to water-ski quite proficiently and felt that the cable wasn't pulling me up fast enough as the board was dragging through the water. Any tips you can give me before my next lesson?

  • @eugeniaporfilio2897
    @eugeniaporfilio28973 жыл бұрын

    you are so coooool! ;)

  • @prad16bk40
    @prad16bk404 жыл бұрын

    You And bord so good ❤️

  • @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    4 жыл бұрын

    :) :)

  • @ellak3276
    @ellak32764 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for this Dave! This is very useful but there are not many tutorials covering the basic stuff so this is fantastic! I have never wakeboard in the UK and looking into try it when I go back. Is there any chance you can tell us a few places in the UK that would be good for a beginner? Cheers!

  • @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Bella, glad you liked the video. I actually realised that too so thought I'd put a bit of focus into them. Yesss, there's loads of amazing places in the UK. It all depends where you go. If you're a beginner I would advice going for a set on a 2 tower cable instead of a full 5 tower cable as it will be easier to learn. Theres a great website here which show you all the cables so you can pick one near wheerever you'll be www.wakescout.com

  • @ellak3276

    @ellak3276

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder you are the best Dave! The website is fantastic! Thank you so much :) I absolutely love watching your vids. Keep up the good work! x

  • @annyanarchy9800
    @annyanarchy98004 жыл бұрын

    5:38 my favourite way :))

  • @juultjegb147
    @juultjegb1473 жыл бұрын

    At my cable park they teach you to do a sit start because they think it’s the easiest haha so when I’m going there in the summer I’m going to ask if they could let me do a stand slide start

  • @billlawmarshall5197
    @billlawmarshall51974 жыл бұрын

    Hey David nice video. Is that new wake board park in Ireland your favorite wake board park or is Ballyhass still your favorite wake board park?

  • @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    4 жыл бұрын

    hahahah good question. I think it's hard to compare them as they're quite different as one is a 2 tower and the other is a 5 tower cable. I will say the atmosphere and vibe at ballyhass is the best in the world! But the new cable also has a tremendous vibe!

  • @roguelegend1175
    @roguelegend11754 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been watching your videos for a while now. Great videos. The doubles ride with Shaun Murray has been my favorite so far. However, I got up on my wakeboard for the first few times last week and I have a few very basic questions. How do I break the board free to initiate a surface 180 or power slide with fins? Should I use fins at all in the beginners bracket?

  • @christianmccarty6283

    @christianmccarty6283

    4 жыл бұрын

    RogueLegend using fins is completely up to you it’s different for everyone and it depends on your board I ride a Valhalla and the channels are all I need but I used to ride a ronix that had no channels so fins were a must or I would slide around to much and also for 180s you should reduce the line tension and it will make it so much easier

  • @roguelegend1175

    @roguelegend1175

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip. I will definitely give it a try. However, I’m riding a Connelly pure 141 with bolt on skater 1.9” fins. It does have molded fins also. I took the fins off this past weekend and it’s a lot more slippery. It’s a little more difficult trying to stay on edge but it breaks traction from the water super easy for surface slides and 180’s which is all I can do right now.

  • @bobschsk8
    @bobschsk84 жыл бұрын

    Nice video! Where i can get your lads and lassies shirts?

  • @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    4 жыл бұрын

    thanks Maxi. Here's the link to the site bay6ix.com/collections/lads-and-lassies

  • @ne0xys
    @ne0xys4 жыл бұрын

    Mind to share ur equipment and outfit? Do u have a video talking abt boards, biddings and life jackets? I am looking to buy everything. I am in the US. Suggestions?

  • @tobycase2657
    @tobycase26574 жыл бұрын

    Hi David I’m looking into buying my first wakeboard, it will be a cable board as that’s what I ride, do you have any recommendations. Class video

  • @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey Toby, Yes I do of course! So naturally I'm going to recommend the board I ride (O'Brien SOB). But being completely neutral my main suggestions/ features to try get on your board are. 1. Get a flex board as it's far better for cable than the traditional stiff boards. 2. Try get one with some sort of channel on the underside. This will give you a little more grip than a completely flat board :)

  • @kdog796
    @kdog7964 жыл бұрын

    that last start was nasty!

  • @JoshuaWirtz
    @JoshuaWirtz4 жыл бұрын

    I can do all three starts

  • @northtexasfishing9706
    @northtexasfishing97063 жыл бұрын

    I wakesurf Behind our boat Is it like that but way faster ?

  • @mylo5541
    @mylo55413 жыл бұрын

    Just turn your late jump start into a funky railey 🙃

  • @joesr31
    @joesr312 жыл бұрын

    what if its behind a boat? is it the same? I assume the start would be different

  • @mannystay2757
    @mannystay2757 Жыл бұрын

    👍🏻👍🏻

  • @jamesmcgougan2003
    @jamesmcgougan20033 жыл бұрын

    I am a kiteboarer is the board control thes same

  • @quadratix7954
    @quadratix79544 жыл бұрын

    U should try wakeboarding behind a seadoo wake pro

  • @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    4 жыл бұрын

    is that the seafood boat? I'd love to see what it's like

  • @speedmachine6275

    @speedmachine6275

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder na he is talking about a jet ski made by seadoo, with some add ons for wake and pulling wakeboard and so on

  • @quadratix7954

    @quadratix7954

    4 жыл бұрын

    @david oc it’s a wave runner but mean for wake boarding

  • @siverthumlekjaerpedersen
    @siverthumlekjaerpedersen4 жыл бұрын

    First. Norway!!!!🌊🌊

  • @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    4 жыл бұрын

    yeeeoww! Hello Norway

  • @siverthumlekjaerpedersen

    @siverthumlekjaerpedersen

    4 жыл бұрын

    Which board should I buy when I got a waterscooter?

  • @martinmar555
    @martinmar5554 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @eclipseyt9377
    @eclipseyt93774 жыл бұрын

    Try start in the water behind the boat

  • @hamzaodeh7859
    @hamzaodeh78594 жыл бұрын

    hey can you do one for the Nollie start

  • @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'll try :)

  • @kevingyllenlind5437
    @kevingyllenlind54374 жыл бұрын

    How to get up from a boat maybe?

  • @mikestanley4457

    @mikestanley4457

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes plz. I just started to realize I’m in the minority only doing boat and no cable.

  • @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    4 жыл бұрын

    sweet, I'll try do that soon :)

  • @sulaimanahmad3322
    @sulaimanahmad332211 ай бұрын

    i got a qustion after i get off and it pulls me i feel like am wobling left and right

  • @beckylesiak7024
    @beckylesiak70244 жыл бұрын

    Where are you at in the contree and what comtree

  • @nehemyahberdugo2305
    @nehemyahberdugo23054 жыл бұрын

    Love you but could u make a video explaining how to build up the balls to do a tantrum

  • @puddipuding1127

    @puddipuding1127

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nehemyah Berdugo use a crafting table

  • @rfn

    @rfn

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nehemyah Berdugo im at the some point. I can hit the kicker easily and i can do a backflip on the trampoline. Just to scared to do a tantrum because im scared to land on my face when not making the full rotation

  • @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    4 жыл бұрын

    hahha sweet. So if it's just the 'balls' you need then watch my video on 'how to raley' - hopefully that should help lol. But also I think if you're confident in your level then that should give you enough to try one. Just make sure you do it safely :)

  • @nehemyahberdugo2305

    @nehemyahberdugo2305

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks that video was amazing and i got the balls to try and im close to hitting it

  • @rfn

    @rfn

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nehemyah Berdugo i still have not tried. A lot of find facing the kicker here so im waiting for it to calm down a little

  • @charlesoto2
    @charlesoto23 ай бұрын

    For me, the jump is the hardest

  • @helikopter308
    @helikopter3087 ай бұрын

    I dont understand why they give us the hardest lauching method, cause i have been trying mins but no luck, asked to be standing and did it straight away.

  • @treenoss5066
    @treenoss50662 жыл бұрын

    Why my first start was the sitting one? The trainers said it was easiest

  • @hayden-tv

    @hayden-tv

    2 жыл бұрын

    same thing happend to me a few days ago

  • @jamiedickerson6108
    @jamiedickerson61084 жыл бұрын

    What about #4?

  • @prluk1985
    @prluk1985 Жыл бұрын

    This is for begginers ??

  • @liamgardner4451
    @liamgardner44514 жыл бұрын

    I get up the deep water way because i wakebourd on a river

  • @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    @DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder

    4 жыл бұрын

    ohh yeah behind a boat or jetski that's the easiest

  • @UFO-li7nh
    @UFO-li7nh2 жыл бұрын

    I have a video about it

  • @AdiAsaf
    @AdiAsaf Жыл бұрын

    Only God knows why they teach you only to do a sit start at most cable parks

  • @Rutkokokoko
    @Rutkokokoko Жыл бұрын

    gj

  • @2salzig2spucknapp
    @2salzig2spucknapp11 ай бұрын

    30 tries today i didnt make it 😭

  • @davewood9161
    @davewood91614 жыл бұрын

    Nòoooooooooooo

  • @janski30
    @janski303 жыл бұрын

    show off ....

  • @willcookson2194
    @willcookson21944 жыл бұрын

    Hi David big fan, you have got me into wake boarding and I have a question about bindings. I think I’m going to buy 2019 O'Brien GTX Wakeboard Bindings. And since they are O’Brien I thought to go straight to your comment section! Would you generally recommend these?