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How should my bindings be on a wakeboard?

Posted: September 20th, 2010 | Author: admin | Filed under: Wakeboard Bindings | 2 Comments »

I can now get my self out the water on a wakeboard and keep my self out it. The problem I have is I get very uncomfortable after about 30 seconds as my hip facing the back of the board begins 2 hurt as my body feels like it’s really having 2 twist 2 get the board 2 face forward,and even at that the board still doesn’t feel completely facing forward. 
So I’m just wondering if I need 2 have both bindings facing more 2 the front or my legs further apart?or any other tips would be great.
Bit of info about me – goofy stance, I’m 6′4" about 14 stone and I’m 26,don’t know if any of that makes any difference but it might?
Cheers, Ewen

other than stance look at how you’re holding the handle. It should be by your front hip, not in the middle of your torso at your stomach. If you hold the handle more in front of your stomach that makes the board constantly want to rotate, which will put more stress on your body and you’ll need more hip action to keep yourself going in the direction you should.

2 Comments on “How should my bindings be on a wakeboard?”

  1. 1 JRBACKUS said at 3:55 pm on September 20th, 2010:

    Binding setup for an experienced rider should be centered on the board, spaced about shoulder width apart, and your toes should point about 8-10 degrees.

    Now, if you’re a little more of a beginner, you can decrease the angle on your back foot (toes out 0-5 degrees) and increase the angle on your front foot (toes out 15-30 degrees) to make things a little easier. You can also move the bindings slightly towards the rear of the board. Making these adjustments will make getting out of the water and riding the board straight a little easier, but you will have more trouble riding backwards.

    The most important thing is to be comfortable. Try a bunch of different positions and see what you like the best.
    References :

  2. 2 dontknow said at 4:19 pm on September 20th, 2010:

    other than stance look at how you’re holding the handle. It should be by your front hip, not in the middle of your torso at your stomach. If you hold the handle more in front of your stomach that makes the board constantly want to rotate, which will put more stress on your body and you’ll need more hip action to keep yourself going in the direction you should.
    References :

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