Freestyle Set-Up Wake For Dummies 101

[munki63]

Does anybody have a go-pro video of hitting/making a set-up wake properly? Advice?

 

[stefan]

Stoyer made a dvd with a lot of trick on it, incl the setup wake and think that iceman made one it's on youtube.

 

[munki63]

bought the dvd, doesnt actually show much just that he is a good rider, make a u braap braap barrel roll....

you have the ice man link

 

[js/sj]

http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/119439-My-interpretation-of-a-setup-wake&p=1338915&posted=1#post1338915

 

[EvanKrefski]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnB1ocefGuw

 

[stredman]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8NABnP9qOU&feature=plcp

 

[munki63]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8NABnP9qOU&feature=plcp

Dummies that speak english, I understand the U turn B.S its where and what part of the wake to hit, seems the 2nd is bigger so drop into the swell and rip it no?

 

[Tyrant1919]

I used to hit the first wake, but I've since switchedto second wake and I'm seeing better results.

 

[makejetskiinggreatagain]

guys, i need help. I can set up the wake, then i come back in to hit it and somehow i can never time it right. is there a trick to it? i've tried hitting both the first and second wake. when i try to hit the first i get almost no air, and then when i try to hit the second i seem to either skip accross it going too fast, or i dont have enough speed and seem to plow through it. hitting a setup wake is way harder than i thought it would be.....

 

[keith t]

guys, i need help. I can set up the wake, then i come back in to hit it and somehow i can never time it right. is there a trick to it? i've tried hitting both the first and second wake. when i try to hit the first i get almost no air, and then when i try to hit the second i seem to either skip accross it going too fast, or i dont have enough speed and seem to plow through it. hitting a setup wake is way harder than i thought it would be.....

Same here, subscribed for suggestions

 

[onlyFX-1]

It's all about timing and trial and error, a perfect setup wake is a trick in it's own.
You are supposed to hit the first wake. If you make it right and time everything right the first one will start to pitch right as you get to it. Practice practice practice

 

[Tyrant1919]

I have easily done over 1k attempts on FW backflips. I have gone from a wide setup wake hit the 2nd wave when I first started, to a U wake with a quick turnaround and hitting the first wake for the last 4 months. I agree that it's all practice. Everyone makes their wakes a little different. Some people do their turnaround into the wake quick and agressive, some do the turnaround into the wake slow and steady. I've got some excellent tips recently that have made it much easier for me. The biggest ones that helped me:

- Once you nose into the wake and start hitting the gas, pull back on the bars. Don't wait for anything, start pulling back as soon as you hit the gas to start the flip. (Flips are harder for my later in the day as my arms get tired)
- The most efficient wake is the quick U wake where you hit the first wave. When it is done well, when you turn around to put your nose in the wake, you will see the setup wake start to converge. It looks amazing when you see a perfect wave converge on the nose of your hull.
- If you can Get a nice rocking action before you hit your wake, you have a good chance of making it around. Especially if your turn around acceleration towards the setup wake is also your prehop.

flip at :25 is a wide, hit 2nd wave wake.
flip at :40 is a U wake with a quick turn around. My acceleration towards the setup wake is also my 'prehop' which makes for awesome rocking action.
flip at 1:05 is the same, just better. Setup wake looks more perfect when I hit it.

 

[N3vrSat1sfied]

^watching that makes me want to ride! Severe thunderstorms in the forecast for the weekend

thanks for posting!

 

[makejetskiinggreatagain]

That video helped a ton. I think i might know what im doing wrong. I was entering the wake wrong. I also may not be getting back to the wake soon enough before it breaks. Ill have to give it another go at the lake this next weekend.