| What is Wakesurfing? |
| Wakesurfing is a water sport in which a surfer trails behind an inboard ski boat, surfing the boat's wake without being directly attached to the boat. The wake from the boat mimics the look and feel of an actual ocean wave. After getting up on the wave by use of a tow rope, wakesurfers drop the rope and ride the steep face below the wave's peak in a fashion reminiscent of ocean surfing. It is a relatively new sport and rapidly growing in popularity all over. Minnesota has fostered a great wakesurf community, hosting the 2010 World Wakesurf Championships here in Minneapolis on the Mississippi River, as well as the annual 10,000 Lakes Wakesurf Open, a part of the World Series of Wakesurfing. |
Photo courtesy of Inland Surfer
| Is Wakesurfing Safe? Wakesurfing is very safe as long as it is performed the correct way. Inboard ski or wakeboard boats are the only safe choice for this sport as the prop is under the boat and cannot make contact with the rider. Other types of boats such as I/O's and outboards are dangerous because the propeller is exposed. Wake Tonka operates with a safe inboard boat and are proud to say that we have a flawless saftey record across all water sports, not just wakesurfing. |
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| Photo courtesy of Idol Surfboards, Minnesota's premier wake surf board manufacturer. |
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| For more insight a clip from "The Origins of Wakesurfing: A Documentary from Dogtown to Discovery Bay" Courtesy of Slayshtank |
| Wakesurfing is extremely fun and very easy to learn for all ages and sizes of people. It is a relatively new sport and rapidly growing in popularity worldwide. Wake Tonka instructors have been wakesurfing since the first boards were available for sale, competing in national competitions and teaching hundreds along the way. As major advocates for the sport, we take pride in spreading the love for this sport. Questions? Let us know! |