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25 February 2022
Backroll – Wakeboarding Tips & Tricks
This video is a comprehensive tutorial on how to do a backroll in wakeboarding. Generally speaking, a backroll is one of the first inverts/flips people learn on a wakeboard, the other is a tantrum. In this video we break the trick down into four parts: More
Comments Off on Best Wake Park in the World?
21 February 2022
Best Wake Park in the World?
OWC is without a doubt the World’s most iconic wake park. On any given day you will bump into multiple pro riders. Whether it’s Parks, Shaun Murray or Harley Clifford, they’ve all been there and all competed there! This video is a review of the wake park, discussing everything from pricing, the obstacles, and the atmosphere to the conditions. I hope you learn a bit about the cable in this video which will hopefully then make your decision to travel to Orlando Watersports Complex a little easier. A huge thank you for watching. David More
Comments Off on Wake to Wake Wakeboarding – How to – Secret Hacks
9 February 2022
Wake to Wake Wakeboarding – How to – Secret Hacks
One of the most popular tricks when learning to wakeboarding is a Wake To Wake. This is where you jump from one side of the wake to the other. It’s not an easy trick and takes a lot of practice. In this video I talk about: 1. The approach. 2. The Take Off 3. The Air. 4. How to Land it. I also discuss some secret hacks to help you learn it a little more easily and safely. I hope it helps you learn your wake to wake, and if you have any questions feel free to ask in the comments. Thanks for watching. David More
Comments Off on Small Wake Wakeboarding!
28 January 2022
Small Wake Wakeboarding!
Whilst in Orlando, Florida I went to Lake Holden to meet up with my friend John Dreiling. He is mostly known for his incredible wake park riding skills. He often does some crazy gaps which break the internet and go viral. All this said, lately he has been riding the boat and doing a damn good job of it. He purchased a house on the lake, and it came with a free ski boat from the 1990s. He has added a pylon and is pushing and changing the way people are wakeboarding on the boat. I hope you enjoy the video. David More
Comments Off on Wakeboarding at OWC, Orlando, Florida
16 January 2022
Wakeboarding at OWC, Orlando, Florida
A wakeboarder can’t visit Florida without going to Orlando Watersports complex for a session. OWC is one of the most historical and important cable parks there has ever been. On any given day, there are tons of pro wakeboarders hanging out there. A big part of the reason for that is because Orlando is a hub for pro wakeboarding, but also because the park is pretty good too. In this video I go for a ride, get some GoPro and slo-mo shots going off the kickers. Hopefully you enjoy the video and thanks for watching. David More
Comments Off on Renault Clio Track Car | First Drive | Engine Conversion from Megane RS | Meglio | Mondello Park
6 January 2022
Renault Clio Track Car | First Drive | Engine Conversion from Megane RS | Meglio | Mondello Park
So this week I’m mixing it up a bit from the usual wakeboarding content as two two friends and I recently purchased this 2007 Renault Clio 197 Cup, with a Megane RS engine and running gear swap. I’ve always loved spending days on the track and so having two friends to go in on a proper car with is amazing. The car is roughly 280bhp (the boost is very limited) and also has a fully set up suspension. It’s fully stripped out, has bucket seats and a roll cage. The car impressed me so much, running the correct PSI on semi-slick tyres gave it so much traction and the slicks were a different story altogether. Looking forward to getting back to Mondello Park soon to go for another days racing. I hope you enjoy this different style video, and thanks for watching. David More
Comments Off on O’Brien Watersports Photo Shoot – behind the scenes- Wakeboarding
16 December 2021
O’Brien Watersports Photo Shoot – behind the scenes- Wakeboarding
It’s been a while since I met up with the O’Brien Watersports crew to do photo/video shoots. So, we headed out to O’Brien’s base, and one of my favourite wakeboarding lakes, Freedom Wake Park, in Orlando Florida, to ride and film. Here are a few behind the scenes shots I filmed on the day. It was really cool to see Weston rip it up on the WakeSurf too! I hope you enjoy this rather short video, and thanks so much for watching! David More
Comments Off on Cable Park Review Mexico – Mayan Watersports Complex, Cancun
11 December 2021
Cable Park Review Mexico – Mayan Watersports Complex, Cancun
Welcome to a new series on my YouTube channel where I travel the world testing out new cable parks and seeing what they’re all about, how they are to ride and the rough cost of going to them. In this video we cover everything from: – Cost of Wakeboarding there – Cable Conditions – Obstacles – WakePark Condition – Restaurant – Who it’s suitable for Best Hotel I stayed in Value for money wise (I tried three or 4 different ones)- https://www.hotelcasadelpuertobymij.c… Hopefully you enjoy my little review and if you did, thanks so much for watching. David More
Comments Off on First ride on the Centurion V22 – Boat Wakeboarding big wake
4 December 2021
First ride on the Centurion V22 – Boat Wakeboarding big wake
It finally happened! I’m back in the USA and reunited with a big juicy wake! Yes it was rainy, yes it was windy and yes my riding was terrible, but all those factors aside, it felt glorious!! I’m so glad to be back in Orlando wakeboarding on some big wakes and beginning my comeback tour! A big thanks to Taylor McCullough for having me out to wakeboard behind her stunning boat! From now on I’ll be uploading a new video every Sunday at 5pm Irish time so make sure to stay tuned for them! David More
Comments Off on Wakeboarding in Mexico – POV Video!
30 November 2021
Wakeboarding in Mexico – POV Video!
After a couple of days wakeboarding in Mexico at Mayan WakePark, my body has gotten a little sore, so I decided to do a few POV laps filmed on my GoPro. Link to T-Shirt you can win https://bay6ix.com/collections/lads-a… The first few are just some fun hits, but then I decided to would be cool to see if you would guess the tricks I’m doing. There are 6 tricks and the first person to guess them all correctly wins a lads & lassies T. Thanks so much for watching and I hope you enjoy the video. David More
Comments Off on The Flip DockStart – The most difficult trick in wakeboarding
26 November 2021
The Flip DockStart – The most difficult trick in wakeboarding
The front flip dock start on the wakeboard has always been challenging for me!!! I bumped into a guy at the cable here who has only been riding for three months and could do it, so naturally I had to crack into it and give them a go! I hope you enjoy the video. David More
Comments Off on Wakeboarding in Mexico!
12 November 2021
Wakeboarding in Mexico!
Finally!! I’ve managed to go on my first international wakeboarding trip in about a year and a half. Link to vote https://www.wakeboardingmag.com/2021-… I’ve come to Mexico to ride the cable (Mayan Wake Park). I haven’t been here in many years and I’ve never ridden the cable, I’m super excited to see how the obstacles and cable are. Day one was super fun, however I think my body will hurt tomorrow. The return of regular videos starts now as I’m spending 10 days here and then 10 days in Orlando, Florida riding too. I hope you enjoy these new videos. Thank you for watching. David More
Comments Off on Wakeboarding Trick Names Explained – Raley, Whirlybird, Tantrum & Scarecrow
One of the most difficult parts of wakeboarding is actually understanding the tricks. They all have funky names and can be confusing. In this video I take the time to break down some of the easier tricks and their terminology: – Heelside – Toeside – Switch – 180 – 360 – Frontside – Backside – Backroll – Frontroll – Tantrum – Whirly – Scarecrow – Raley – Batwing. Hopefully his video helps you to understand the tricks. Thanks for watching. David More
Comments Off on Diving deep with Grant Korgan
26 October 2021
Diving deep with Grant Korgan
Grant Korgan is an amazing guy who has had quite the life journey. He has overcome a very serious spinal injury that paralyzed him from the waist down. With all of obstacles in life that has been thrown at Grant, he has always remained positive! 🙏 Check out this podcast to hear Grant’s full story. If you are interested in further interviews check out the Centurion YouTube channel on this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/CenturionBoats1976/videos More
Comments Off on Wakeboarding – top tips for riding in the wind!
15 October 2021
Wakeboarding – top tips for riding in the wind!
So if you’re like me, the chances are you don’t always have the best conditions to go for a wakeboard set. It can be windy and rainy. If so, here are a number of tips to help: More
Comments Off on Wakeboarding – Learning to Tantrum, mistakes everyone makes!
5 October 2021
Wakeboarding – Learning to Tantrum, mistakes everyone makes!
The Tantrum is one of the most basic and popular flips/inverts to learn in wakeboarding. It’s essentially a heel side backflip. There are some very common mistakes people make both on the boat and the cable. More
Comments Off on Wakeboarding – Mistakes people make learning the Backroll – Tutorial
16 September 2021
Wakeboarding – Mistakes people make learning the Backroll – Tutorial
Wakeboarding – backroll. So most wakeboard crashes are because of something similar to the following. More
Comments Off on 5 Easy Cable Wakeboarding Tricks for Beginners
12 September 2021
5 Easy Cable Wakeboarding Tricks for Beginners
Beginners find it difficult to learn which trick is next. Here are 5 of the easiest new tricks with little tutorials. Hopefully they help you progress your wakeboarding. More
Comments Off on Best Wakeboarding Contest of all time – Red Bull Wake Capital
4 September 2021
Best Wakeboarding Contest of all time – Red Bull Wake Capital
Link to full show https://www.redbull.com/ie-en/live/re… Held in Hamburg, Germany, with Red Bull TV, this was the greatest wakeboard competition of all time! Called #RedBullWakeCapital the wakepark was set up for the most advanced and professional riders you could imagine. It had 5 levels, a shipping container and even a digger! Certainly not suitable for beginners! haha. Some of the world’s best wakeboarders were on site including Nik Ghurs, Liam Peacock, John Dreiling, Daniel Grant, Liam Brearly, Pedro Caldez, Guenther Oka and of course Timo Kapl who went on to win the event. I hope you enjoy watching the video and thanks to everyone who made the event so much fun! David More
Comments Off on Best Wakeboarding Park in the World!
30 August 2021
Best Wakeboarding Park in the World!
After travelling the world, from America to Singapore, Thailand, Australia – and everywhere between, my favourite park to wakeboard at is still Ballyhass Lakes in Cork, Ireland. There are 3 things that make a great wakepark: 1. The Atmosphere and Vibe! 2. The Obstacles. 3. The conditions – Weather, temperature and wind. Whilst Ballyhass can be cold and wet, it always has the best vibes that make you want to have fun and progress your riding. The lads down there are 10/10! The obstacles are well maintained and useable for both beginners and advanced riders. Thanks so much for watching this short video and stay tuned for more! More
Comments Off on Wakeboarding – boat speed & rope length
27 August 2021
Wakeboarding – boat speed & rope length
In this video I show you how to find the perfect boat speed and rope length for any boat, whether it’s a used boat, a rib, a jet ski, or even an insane wakeboard boat like a centurion! More
Comments Off on Wakeboarding tips – 7 easy tricks for beginners
27 August 2021
Wakeboarding tips – 7 easy tricks for beginners
Here are some tips to help you learn new wakeboard tricks. Hopefully they help you progress your riding. on the boat. This tutorial is aimed at beginner and intermediate riders. Here’s a list of the 7 tricks. 1. Riding Switch/Surface 180/ Switching 2. Heelside Wake To Wake 3. Heelside Grab 4. Toeside Wake Jump 5. Toeside 180 6. Switch wake jump. 7. Switch 180/ Half Cab I hope this gives you good idea of the sequence to try to learn new wakeboarding tricks.. They’re not the only 7 tricks I’d advise, but they are 7 great starter tricks. Thanks for watching. David More
Comments Off on Tie Wakeboard rope on any boat – tutorial.
1 August 2021
Tie Wakeboard rope on any boat – tutorial.
Tie the perfect knot on any boat. Whether it’s used, new, a rib, a jets or any wakeboard boat like a Centurion. Here’s some tips on how to tie them safely and securely. There’s plenty of tips and tricks for beginners! More
Comments Off on Wakeboarding – Learning to go big!
31 July 2021
Wakeboarding – Learning to go big!
Tim is used to riding small wakes like his 15ft rib, and whilst this wake isn’t a wake boat like a Centurion, it still has a medium sized wake. Tim learnt how to approach the wake, how to take off, and most importantly the timing of standing tall combined with the progressive edge. More
Comments Off on How to jump high Wakeboarding! – Wake to Wake
29 July 2021
How to jump high Wakeboarding! – Wake to Wake
If you want to jump high on a boat wakeboarding this tutorial will give you the tips to going bigger on your board. It works for any boat, from a cheap used boat, a jetski, a rib and of course a big wakeboard boat like a Centurion! Step 1. Cut away from the wake. Step 2. When you get out, wait for the boat to slowly pull you back in. Step 3. Slowly start to progress your edge. Step 4. Hold your edge right the way through the wake. Step 5. Stand tall at the top of the wake, and push down on the handle. Step 6. Keep your head up in the air (you can take your back hand off to balance yourself if you like. Step 7. Bend your knees on the landing. Step 8. Celebrate! Hopefully this helps you learn, and thanks for watching. David More