What is Wakeskating?

Wakeskating is a relatively new discipline closely related to wakeboarding, but without the attached bindings/boots. The board is much smaller than a wakeboard, perhaps more akin to a skateboard. Good board shoes and a whole lot of balance are all there is between you and the water…Because the stability all comes from the person, the level of skill required is greater for less complex tricks. It's about flipping and spinning the board under your feet, edging, air, and grabs.

Wakeboard competitions now often include wakeskating as an event and wakeskating competitions are popping up all across Canada. At the competitive level, wakeskaters are allowed two passes through the course during which they may perform any routine they wish. Riders are judged- execution, style, composition and technicality. Advanced competitions feature rails or obstacles, double ups and even kickers. Wakeskating is unique because at a competitive level you can host contest that allow pools to be build in any situation i.e. Downtown-cores or indoor boat shows. This allows spectators to be up close to the action.

Equipment Required:

• Boat, sea-doo, or high-speed winch generally top speed of 22 mph
• A board - wood or fiberglass
• Specific shoes are made for wakeskating, but any sort of old skateboard shoe is typically used.
• Rope and handle
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