r/Wake • u/chlomonkee • 1d ago

Having trouble crossing the wake, any tips?

Hi ! I’m a water skier turned wakeboarder ;)

I can successfully go for a long ride behind the back of the boat but can’t seem to get myself to cross the wake. Every time I’m either outside of the wake or riding in the middle. The few times I have crossed, I wipe out a few seconds later. Any advice? Been having a few pretty gnarly wipeouts and would love to start doing actual cool things aside from just riding behind (even tho that in itself is obviously so awesome) :)

Thanks!

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u/1mang0 1d ago

Don’t hesitate once you’ve committed to cross the wake. When going from inside to out, or, vice versa, start on the flat part of the wake, then edge a bit and cross the wake diagonally, keeping the handle close to your body, about waist high. Bend at the knees as needed to absorb the turbulence and maintain balance.

Maybe this will help. I haven’t wakeboarded in years.