WaterSki Magazine

A tail grab can be one of the most stylish tricks out there when it’s done right. Of course, everyone puts their own flavor on a trick, but there are some definite dos and don’ts, and I’m going to run you through some fundamentals and how I’ve been adding a little extra on my tail [...]

There are plenty of things that can make or break your set. Since we know you’re looking things that fall into that latter category, we tapped a handful of Malibu Boats pros to tell you how they set up for their perfect session. Raphael Derome, Amber Wing, Cobe Mikacich and Chad Sharpe all threw in [...]

Sending mega moves through the atmosphere and into the flats begins long before you strap on your board. Physical and mental preparations need to be made. You must abandon all hesitation. Trepidation is your enemy. You need to acquire a mindset of complete confidence and full commitment. In the wise words of Jedi Master Yoda: [...]

I’ve always gotten a lot of attention from my riding, and I think it’s because my tricks are different than most other people. From tail tapping suspended road cones off the Malibu MXZ wake to wall rides, unique jibs and my own signature style on tricks, I try to get as creative as possible. Unique [...]

One of the great things about wakeboarding is being able to put your own style on a trick that’s been done the same way for years. In this case, it’s a 360. I’ve been working on a wrapped heelside frontside 360 with a tuck knee grab that looks pretty unique. Here’s how I learned it. [...]

I pulled the Fall 2012 cover of TransWorld WAKEBOARDING with a tuck knee grab off the kicker. I tweaked that move so hard that I almost got my knee to the board. Now, you may not go to that level on your lake, but you can have a lot of fun with tuck knee tricks, [...]

When you get a regular stalefish down, you can take this versatile trick to a lot of different places. The stalefish is cool because it looks great poked out and a little off-axis, and when incorporated into spins it becomes a little techy as well. Here’s how to take your normal stalefish to the next [...]

Even the best wakeboarders in the world need to understand the fundamentals of a move to land it clean and be consistent. It's not about just going bigger or throwing something technically more difficult, it's about understanding each step in the process and focusing on the little things that really allow you to master a [...]

Hitting rails seems like a natural part of progression in wakeboarding, but it's not always easy to figure out how to approach them for the first time. Your body and board position, your edge and how you spot your landing can make all the difference in your ability to master obstacles. So for advice on [...]

We all make common mistakes while behind the boat – it's part of the learning process. The key to becoming a better rider is finding ways to fix or avoid the most general mistakes and to hone your basic skills so your more advanced moves won't pay the price. Two-time WWA Worlds champion Andrew Adkison [...]