Jonathan Tollefson

In the last week we were only able to get out and wakeboard one time.  During this time I figured I should start sharing lessons that we have learned while we are on the boat.  So from last week, here is what went down.

Lets start with our good friend Mickey.  This last week was Mickey’s first time out for the season.  What do most people do their first time out on the water?  They feel like gold.  This was exactly what Mickey was feeling as he was getting comfortable riding.  The only thing about feeling golden the first day out is that you try tricks that are over your ability.  This leads to injury.  Lucky for us and Mickey, he only ended up with a stressed ankle.  He was still able to walk and the hurt only lasted the night.  Pushing the limits from the git go is always a means of disaster.  The lesson, take it slow your first few times out.  Really make sure you have the fundamental skills of wakeboarding down packed before you move onto more advanced tricks.  Your season will last a lot longer, and your wakeboarding skills will progress twice as fast if you have the fundamentals dialed. 

What have you learned that could save people from getting injuries early in the season?  Any tip is a good tip, as long as it helps all of us board all day, everyday!