Jonathan Tollefson

Every time I wakeboard I try to learn something new, and I think you should do the same.  It doesn’t matter if the trick is a flip, a grab, a surface trick, an ollie over an obstacle, or going bigger than you have ever gone before.  Every trick you try is going to make you a better rider.

Toeside Backside 180

On my second to last set behind a boat in 2010, I landed my first and only toeside backside 180.  I am so pumped that I tried and landed this trick, and I promise you there will be more toeside backside 180′s as soon as the ice breaks in 2011.  Out of every trick that I have landed, the TS BS 180 was the most awkward trick that I have ever tried.  Since it was my first time landing it, I am not even going to try and explain how to do this trick, but I did put together a quick video so you can see the proof.  Enjoy!

So are you pumped to go out and try a Toeside Backside 180?

I hope so.  If anything,  the next time you ride make sure to try at least one new maneuver.  Don’t kill yourself though.  It’s NOT worth it!  However, every new little trick you learn is going to increase board recognition on the water, and make you a better rider.  Besides trying something new every time you hit the water, the only other thing that you can do for me is have fun with your friends and be safe.  It’s what wakeboarding is about.  I don’t want to sound like dad, but getting hurt is BS and you should prevent it if you can.  Oh yeah, one last thing that you can do, go out and Board the Midwest All Day, Everyday!

Now that 2010 is coming to an end, I figured it was time to look back through some of our wakeboard pictures.  The top ten I picked made me laugh,  brought back a great memory, and it had to be a good pic.  Enjoy my top ten, don’t forget your past, and make sure to take pictures.  You won’t regret it.

What were your favorite times on the water in 2010?  What are you going to remember from the last year of shredding?  Do you have plans for 2011, other than Boarding the Midwest All Day, Everyday?  Let me know!!

Earlier I wrote about ways to get into wakeboarding. Well today I have found another way for you to start your journey into the wakeboard world.  Heck this could be the way wakeboarding started; I doubt it, but who can really say?  Check out this picture!

Another way to Wakeboard

What do you think?  Is it wakeboarding?  Does it really matter?  I don’t think so.  I have to admit that getting pulled around the lake on a piece of plywood is one of the most memorable rides I have ever had.  You should try it!  For those of you who love to wakesurf, check out the wake behind this guy.  If they had another rope and you had a board, I could see you right behind him trying to ride that mushy wave.  This could be as redneck as it gets, but I have give it up to these people.  They have just given us all another way to board the Midwest all day, everyday.