Wakesurfing 101

WAKESURFING 101 WAKESURFING BASICS BRINGS BOATS SURFERS ocean surfing to lakes create surfable wakes ride wakes behind boats HOW WAKESURFING WORKS SURFER lays on board holding tow rope BOAT SURFER speeds to 9-11 mph stands up and drops rope 4 SURFER can surf wake as long as balance is held BUILDING A BETTER WAKE BOATS 1,000 3/4 are weighted to extra Ibs. plus stock of extra weight on produce bigger wakes ballast is ideal right or left middle back of boat REMAINING BOAT PERFECT - weight on front will tilt to one side for creating wakes WAKESURFING SAFETY ONLY DON'T surf behind boats weight a boat with inboard motors beyond max capacity WEAR RAISE a personal flotation a flag on the boat device to signal someone is in the water This lets other boaters know to not get too close INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY Boat Locker theboatlocker.com www.theboatlockernashville.com Sources: http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/outdoor-activities/water-sports/wake-surfing.htm http://www.waterskimag.com/features/2009/10/01/8-must-know-wakesurfing-tips/ http://howtowakesurf.com/ http://reader.bonniercorp.com/g/wkbg/book/view/wkbbg14/h/1