Get a Grip
In the summer of 1922, Ralph Samuelson became the first person to waterski, using makeshift equipment. Nearly a century later, waterskiing has evolved into multiple Continue reading
Watersports
Propping Up Participation
Pass the handle is a movement. Yes, there’s a day associated with it — July 22 this year — but thanks to this era of Continue reading
Totally Tubular
Riding a tube behind a boat is a blast. And unlike the rubber tire innertubes those of us of a certain age remember riding — Continue reading
Wakesports Basics
There are plenty of ways to have fun and get a great workout behind a boat. Each wakesport offers a different experience, but wakeboarding, wakesurfing Continue reading
Flip Tips
Kneeboarding is a great entry-level sport. It’s easy to get into and the basics are easy to learn, but if you really want to turn Continue reading
Grab Some Style
Have you finally conquered the elusive wake-to-wake jump but aren’t sure what’s next? While your buddy might suggest hucking yourself into a backroll or a Continue reading
Right on Line
Slalom skiers, wakeboarders, barefooters and tube riders. They all depend on the line they use for performance and safety. It is critical to fun. It Continue reading
Best Intentions 101
We have a saying at our Orlando-based wakeboard school, Freedom Wake Park. It’s basically this: “Your friends are your worst teachers.” They mean well, and Continue reading
Personal Watersports Craft
Q&A with Tim McKercher Hardcore wakesurfers or wakeboarders are probably going to tend toward a purpose-built boat that’s going to throw a huge wake, but Continue reading
10 Tips for Kneeboarding Success
Twenty-five years of kneeboarding have taught me many lessons, most of which have not come easy. Some trick attempts resulted in glory, high fives and Continue reading