Friday, July 10, 2009

Wakeboard Glossary Information

By David Hagerman

You need to be aware of few wakeboard glossary terms, if not all. Wakeboard is a specialized sport, so are the terms attached to it. If you were not aware of the wakeboard glossary terms then you would face a large amount of problem in handling diverse activities during wakeboarding. Attempt to as many terms as practical as possible as it might help you immensely in communicating during the sports. These terms are used in wakeboarding and without correct data you will not be in a position to convey the message to somebody else. As a consequence, it might create plenty of problem for you to continue with the sport.

Some of the significant terms related to wakeboarding are as follows:

Sometimes a wakeboard ship circles around and crosses back over the wakes that it creates. This is at roughly ninety degrees and causes the wakes to converge resulting to double sized wakes. This is named Double-Up. If the timing from the rider is ideal then he can be ready to get more air than standard during these situations.

Ballast: The extra weight added to the wakeboard boat is called ballast. Fitting in fat and heavy sacks or stuffing more people to make the boat heavy enough is called a ballast. It is done to help the boat to cause more wakes. Moreover, there are some boats equipped with ballast systems that are filled with water.

Butt Check: It is a particular position when a rider lets his butt or bottom touch against the water. This is done so that he will remain riding.

Lip: The top of the wake is known as the corner of the wake.

Faceplant: is a sort of fall, which makes you catch your toeside edge, which ultimately results you to fall extremely quickly with your face slapping the water hard.

Bail: On realizing, that you won't be able to complete the trick, when you give up then that it is called bail. A trick may not always turn out in the way you would want it to happen. You may fail due to too much air or loosing control.

Fakie: The term is used to outline a situation in wakeboarding, when you are riding the boat in standard riding position, however traveling in the other direction. This is hardly done as it needs you to modify the position of your foot. The term "fakie" is also popularly replaced by the term "Switchstance". It basically means that the person is riding the board with the opposite foot forward.

Whitewash: The turbulent water present in the center of the two wakes is called whitewash. The wake itself may contain whitewash and that can make it difficult for the wake to hit because it would be less clean.

Lube: A substance that is greasy, which aids you to get your feet into bindings. There are specifically made lubes but a number of folk use Vaseline, shaving cream or soap as an alternative.

Raley-Based Tricks: The tricks done with your body extended back and the board above your head is called inverted flips. They are built off the Raley and are called Raley-Based Tricks.

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