| Nothing beats a wakeboarding session on a perfect | | | | wakeboard there are a couple things to keep in mind |
| glassy day. You know when you can see your | | | | when choosing when to go to ensure a glassy |
| reflection in the water and landing tricks is effortless, | | | | session: |
| no need to worry about other wakes, no need to | | | | 1) Check the weather forecast and pay particular |
| worry about wind chop everything is perfect to be | | | | attention to the wind speed and direction. Knowing |
| riding. Well if you have been wakeboarding for awhile | | | | how this affects your water will help you know when |
| you will know that wakeboarding conditions are not | | | | to go. |
| ideal but there are some tricks to find the best | | | | 2) As a rule of thumb the early morning and late |
| sports to wakeboard and the best water. | | | | evening are usually the best times of day to go. |
| The first thing you need to go is located the possible | | | | There are less people out on the lakes and the wind |
| boating areas around you. It sounds simple but | | | | is usually calm. |
| especially when you are looking for un-crowded, | | | | 3) Look for sections that are enclosed by trees - |
| glassy conditions you need to search into places | | | | Trees act as a great wind block |
| more than just the largest lake or river in your area. | | | | 4) Be prepared with multiple spots on each body of |
| Often time the smaller bodies of water are more | | | | water so you can choose an alternate is the wind |
| consistently glassy. Also, another thing to look out | | | | changes or some tubers decide to make an ocean. |
| for is not all water is deep enough or legal to use | | | | 5) Communicate with and Respect other boaters in |
| power boats in. I know in particular there are a few | | | | the area. If you have a couple different wakeboard |
| really nice bodies of water around me that are limited | | | | crews out working a similar section stop by and work |
| to no powered craft or under 20hp rule. | | | | out a plan so everyone gets clean water and has a |
| Unfortunately, this is not going to work unless you | | | | great ride. Also give you a chance to meet some |
| have an extremely strong friend who can row fast | | | | new people. |
| enough to pull you! | | | | 6) Drive a proper boat pattern. Make sure to drive a |
| If you are new to an area or just searching for a | | | | straight single lane and make tear drop turns at the |
| hidden gem there are a couples places to start | | | | end. When you turn around drive the same line back, |
| looking: | | | | this way the center lane is always clear, while the |
| 1). Ask other wakeboarders | | | | wakes spread out to the sides. |
| 2). Local wakeboard shop | | | | Hopefully this helps keeps you find the perfect spot |
| 3). Local Marinas and Boat Shops | | | | and get the perfect glassy water for your next |
| 4). Google Maps | | | | session. It is well worth the time and planning to pick |
| Now that you have found the perfect spot to | | | | the right spot. |