Wakeboard Style Starts
Start by laying on your back in the water with the handle in your hands. Allow
the board to float in front of you ( between you and the boat ). Place your heels
on the board a little wider than shoulder length. Your back foot should be about
12 inches from the tail of the board. At this point your toes should be pointing
straight up, and the soles of your feet should be facing the boat. The board should
be sideways.
When you are ready, the driver should put the boat in gear and apply a little power,
just enough to tighten up the rope and start dragging you. Once you start moving,
push your heels down and "flip" the board on it's side. You should be able to hold
on it's side for several seconds. When the driver sees the board has been flipped,
he/she will apply more power ( you can be pulled out much slower than on a wakeboard
) to pull you out. As you come out of the water, keep your shoulders back,
your arms straight and knees bent. Apply additional pressure with your back foot to
turn the board and get it pointed towards the boat. That's it, you're out. When riding
the board and holding the handle, Remember to keep your knees bent and shoulder back.
