If you are like me and live in the midwest, you simply cannot wakeboard all year round. Sad? Yes. True? Also yes. Instead of solely getting smashed and pining for the next season to come, try getting yourself ready for the next season. Here are some tips to keep you in tip-top shape for next season.
First and foremost, you should snowboard. Not only is it a great time, but it'll keep your board mechanics down through the cold season. I guess this doesn't apply to everyone because not all wakeboarders can snowboard. However, you should be able to apply the same skills; so try it.
Working out is also very important in the off-season. Now, working out can mean a lot of different things. It is a good idea to do a lot of compound exercises because they build your strength, endurance and flexibility. The amount of strength, endurance and flexibility that it takes to pull off a lot of wakeboard tricks is often goes unrecognized.
Watching wakeboarding videos in the off-season is another great way to come back better the next season. Instructional videos are best if you have access to them. You can still learn a lot from just closely watching trick videos of pros and analyzing their movements.
If your'e in a climate that is too cold to snowboard but not too cold to use a trampoline outside, your'e golden. Using a trampoline and a rope tied to a tree is one of the best ways to get proficient with your rotations and handle passes. I was quite pissed to find out that my momma gave away my trampoline without asking me. It got me through a lot of tricks. Fare thee well trampoline... fare thee well.
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