………………………….
………………………….
…………………………..
Thanks for visiting my web-site. Please feel free to contact me at david@davidocaoimh.com. See you on the water! David
Posts Tagged ‘O’Brien wakeboards’
Comments Off on 100 KM Wakeboarding Challenge – 200 laps of the wakepark….
19 September 2023
100 KM Wakeboarding Challenge – 200 laps of the wakepark….
One things I’ve wanted to accomplish for years, is to see how far I can wakeboard.
It sounds crazy as usually wakeboarding is about tricks but it’s always something I’ve been intrigued by. Challenge No.1 is to see if I can wakeboard 100 kilometres. It’s basically a wakeboard marathon!!
The wakepark runs at about 30km/h so on this basis I should be able to do it in less than 4 hours. I also work out that each lap is about 0.5km, so it adds up to over 200 laps!! Details
Comments Off on Adaptive Wakeboarding & Waterskiing
18 September 2023
Adaptive Wakeboarding & Waterskiing
We worked with Spinal Injuries Ireland to gather 4 people who have unfortunately suffered spinal injuries. Our goal was to introduce them to the sports of wakeboarding and waterskiing and hopefully get their hearts racing.
Here’s a link to donate https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/Dav… Any amount small or large goes a huge way.
This video is something I have wanted to do for a long time, and I’m delighted that with the support of the Irish Waterski & Wakeboard Federation, Spinal Injuries Ireland and Wake N Ski we were able to make it happen! Not to mention Eamonn, who is a world class (and champion) water-skier! Details
Comments Off on How to 360 on a Wakeboard – Tutorial
13 September 2023
How to 360 on a Wakeboard – Tutorial
This is a concise tutorial on how to do a 360 on a wakeboard behind the boat.
You need to be able to do the fundamentals which include:
1. Wake To Wake
2. Heelside 180
3. Surface 360.
Then it’s time to give the trick an attempt. Here’s a step by step guide:
1. Cut out nice and wide.
2. Use the progressive edge to cut back towards the wake.
3. Get your pop first, then initiate the spin.
4. To spin, pull you back hip up to the handle (with two hands).
5. Reach around for the handle.
6. Look back to the shore you came from and bend your knees. Details
Comments Off on Wakeboarding on the Wild Atlantic Ocean (Ireland) goes horribly wrong…..
10 September 2023
Wakeboarding on the Wild Atlantic Ocean (Ireland) goes horribly wrong…..
We headed west to wakeboard somewhere I’ve never ridden before – the Atlantic ocean.
I thought it would be good fun and it’s been on my bucket list as a place to wakeboard for years.
We loaded up the rib, and headed out to sea, however unfortunately our luck took a very quick and bad turn.
Despite all this, it was great to wakeboard on the sea even if it was rough, choppy, windy and expensive……
I hope you enjoy the video, and thanks so much for watching. Details
Comments Off on Cable Wakeboarding Ireland – Big Wipeout at Let’s Go Hydro
8 September 2023
Cable Wakeboarding Ireland – Big Wipeout at Let’s Go Hydro
I woke up today and decided – I want to do some wakeboarding. Unfortunately Louis was busy and I only had a DJI Action Cam (Like a GoPro) but I decided I would do a little filming in a very raw way. I hope you enjoyed the video and the AMAZING riding hahah. Thanks for watching.
David
Comments Off on Biggest Wake Comp of 2023 – Red Bull Duel Layout – 313 Wake Park
1 September 2023
Biggest Wake Comp of 2023 – Red Bull Duel Layout – 313 Wake Park
I’m over here in Lithuania at 313 Cable Park for the biggest wakeboarding event of 2023. It’s called Red Bull Wake Duel and it’s going to be insane. The best part is that the livestream is going to be hosted here on my YouTube channel this Saturday – so make sure to join us from 11am-5.30pm (local time).
We have some of the greatest riders on hand including Dom Hernler, @dominikguhrs1383 , @ThePeacockBrothers , amongst many more. @DaveAv and @domliek will be flying the drone to give you that up close and personal angle. Details
Comments Off on Wakeboard Slalom – How Fast Can I Run The Course?
31 August 2023
Wakeboard Slalom – How Fast Can I Run The Course?
As some of you may know, I’ve been slalom skiing a lot lately and really enjoying it.
Naturally my brain began to think – can I run the slalom course on a wakeboard, and if I can, how quickly can I do it? Plus, can I add a few flips in there too?
I think if my board had a little more rocker, I could probably go quicker.
All in all, a great challenge and experiment, and maybe a whole new sport?
Thanks so much for watching.
David
Comments Off on Small Wake – what is possible? Wakeboarding Challenge
18 August 2023
Small Wake – what is possible? Wakeboarding Challenge
We all know I LOVE a big wake! I’ve been lucky enough to spend the last 5 years riding lots of Centurion Ri237s, Ri230 and lots of the Fi range too.
However, every now and then (when I’m home in Ireland), I ride this little small Glastron 205 GT. It’s got a V6 Volvo Penta engine and a tiny Pylon.
In this video, I decided to push myself and see just how much I can do on a tiny wake.
The goal was to do a whirly 5, but some of the basic mobes would be great too, not to mention maybe a big spin? Details
Comments Off on How many flips are possible in 1 minute – Wakeboard challenge!
Today I set out to break the Guinness Book of World Record for the most wakeboarding flips in under one minute! It’s not an easy task as you need the perfect conditions, an averagely small wake (not too small though) and a serious amount of stamina! I shortened my rope to 55ft, Tim put the throttle down and I gave it a go. Unfortunately I came up short and failed on the first attempt, so I took 10 minutes to catch my breath and went again!! I hope you enjoy this video, and thanks so much for watching. David
Comments Off on Best place in the world to Wakeboard – my favourite location!
My home stomping ground in Cavan, Ireland. This is where I’ve learnt about 80% of the tricks I can do! I started skiing here at 5 years old and then took to wakeboarding at 10 years old. Fast forward over 15 years and it’s still my favourite place to ride.
The wake is small, however when the sun is out, and the water is flat, I can’t think of a better place to strap on a board and go for a shred.
I try and see how many tricks I can get on the small wake, including a tantrum to blind, whirly, tootsie, skeezer and even a slim chance! Details
Comments Off on Wakeboarding in Ireland 2023 – cold, windy and small wake!
Well, the 2023 season has officially kick started and I’m absolutely delighted to be back on the water in Ireland.
The lesson we learn in today’s video is “A bad day wakeboarding is better than no day wakeboarding”.
It was choppy, quite cold and the boat barely started! However, we persevered and made it happen.
The highlight for me was watching my new videographer on the board – he was so surprisingly good!
I hope you enjoy the video, and thanks for watching. Details
Comments Off on Getting my tricks back! | Wakeboarding Dubai | Big Wake | Paradise
For my second big wake ride of the year, I decided to load up the ramfill on the Centurion Ri237 and go for it. I had a trickles on hand and I made my way through it one by one. These included
All the basic 540s
– HS FS540
– TS FS540
– Switch of both
All basic mobes
– Whirly
– Crowmobe/skeezer
– Tantrum to blind
– Tootsie
– Slim chance
– Backmobe
Spins
Toeside bs 540
Toe 7
Whirly 5
Most tricks came back pretty easily, however the backmobe, toeside 720 and whirly 5 were a little more tough work, but we got there! Details
Comments Off on Boat Wakeboarding in Dubai on the Centurion Ri237
14 July 2023
Boat Wakeboarding in Dubai on the Centurion Ri237
It m wasy first ride on the boat in a long long time – so I decided to ease myself back into it.
Luckily the guys at Wake Dubai (https://wake-dubai.com) have a Centurion Ri237 which is one off my favourite wake boats of all time (after the Ri230).
For my first session back I took it easy, didn’t fill the ballast or any extra weight as it would make life too easy for me – and I wanted to get my technique and timing correct.
All in all it worked out really well, and whilst I wasn’t doing the world’s hardest tricks – I’m buzzing with what I was able to do. Details
Comments Off on Wakeboarding in Abu Dhabi
13 July 2023
Wakeboarding in Abu Dhabi
After quite a while off the water, I was only delighted to be back in the sunshine wakeboarding.
First stop was Al Forsan Watersports in Abu Dhabi. It’s relatively close to Europe and an awesome Wake Park. It’s got some new obstacle, and most importantly, glassy calm conditions.
Thanks so much for watching.
Dave
Comments Off on Tricks you must learn | Wakeboarding | Tutorial
9 July 2023
Tricks you must learn | Wakeboarding | Tutorial
So as the Zero to Hero series comes to an end (for now), I noticed there were a couple of tricks I left out and so I decided the best thing to do would be to make a video about these intermediate level fundamentals.
The first is the Ollie, which I have done a full tutorial on before, the second is an ollie 180 (bunnyhop) and the last is riding cuffed/blind.
These are all essential for progress, whether it’s for more advanced tricks, competitions or anything else. Details
Comments Off on How to 360 on a Wakeboard | Top Tips to get the handlepass
I hope these tips help you to land that 360!
Dave
00:00 intro
00:30 the 360
01:15 explained
01:33 shorten rope
01:44 approach
02:05 take off
02:12 spin
02:23 handle pass
02:32 common mistakes
02:55 video explainer
03:30 top tips
04:17 toeside 360
Comments Off on How to Frontroll on a Wakeboard – the secret to not butt-checking!
So, this isn’t necessarily the 4th flip you should learn – it might be the 15th or the first, but hopefully this tutorial helps you learn the toeside front roll.
A big thing to pay attention to is the piece about looking at the far shore. So many people under flip these and so that should help massively!
00:00 intro
00:30 explanation
01:03 basics
01:25 approach
01:49 take off
02:20 landing
02:35 secret
03:30 video explanation
Comments Off on Wakeboarding – Tantrum Tutorial
4 July 2023
Wakeboarding – Tantrum Tutorial
Welcome back to another basic invert tutorial. Today we’re learning one of the most popular out there – the Tantrum!
The Tantrum is a heelside back summersault. It’s not easy, however, if you have learnt every step along the way so far, then this should be okay and safe to learn!
Unfortunately you can’t really learn it one wake, and so your best option is to maybe just slow the boat down a little and shorten your rope 5ft.
Hopefully this video helps, and good luck! Details
Comments Off on How to Toeside Backroll – Step by Step – Wakeboarding
8 November 2022
How to Toeside Backroll – Step by Step – Wakeboarding
In this video I teach you how to do what I believe to be the easiest flip on a wakeboard. It’s called a toeside backroll because you approach the wake on your toeside edge and do a back summersault. The secret to learning this, is to actually do it one wake! Step by step:
1. Cut out 3ft-5ft from the wake
2. Take you back hand off Details
Comments Off on How to Backroll on a Wakeboard – Step by Step
2 November 2022
How to Backroll on a Wakeboard – Step by Step
This week we’re finally learning how to flip on a wakeboard! For many of us, this is so scary, however, there are two secrets to making it easier and less intimidating:
1. Know your basics – if you’ve followed the series you’ll be well able for it.
2. Learn it step by step, doing it 1 wake first. Details
Comments Off on Wake to Wake 180 – Lesson 10 – Wakeboarding
15 October 2022
Wake to Wake 180 – Lesson 10 – Wakeboarding
In this video we take a look at a step by step way to doing a Wake To Wake 180. We discuss which of the following is the easiest: – Heelside 180 – Toeside 180 – Half Cab 180, or Switch Toeside 180 Here’s a breakdown of how to actually do any of the 180s.
1. Shorten your rope 5ft-10ft
2. Cut out 10ft from the wake Details
Comments Off on How to do Toeside Wake Jumps – Wakeboard Tutorial
10 September 2022
How to do Toeside Wake Jumps – Wakeboard Tutorial
Toeside is one of the hardest tricks/things to do on a wakeboard. Even pro wakeboaders sometimes find it difficult!
This tutorial is short and sweet but it includes all the necessary information for you to learn it fast.
1. Put shoulders parallel to wake.
2. Bring hip to handle.
3. Extra weight on front foot.
4. Lean on toes.
5. Push down on the handle, and stand tall at the wake.
I hope you learn from this tutorial, and thanks for watching.
David
00:00 intro
00:45 fundamentals
01:02 step 1
01:10 step 2
01:20 step 3
01:29 step 4
01:45 landing
01:55 top tip
02:22 visual display
Comments Off on How to Jump on a Wakeboard – 3 Tips to go Higher!
9 September 2022
How to Jump on a Wakeboard – 3 Tips to go Higher!
Jumping on a wakeboard can be tricky, particularly if you do it without any lessons, however here are some tips. 1. Always learn to jump on your heelside edge first 2. Slow the Boat down. 3. Keep your hands by your hips. 4. Keep your head up. On top of this, once you start to get the hang of it, it’s time to try and get more height. Soon we’ll be covering how to go wake to wake on your jumps, but for now, here are some tips to get a little more height. – Cut at the wake from a wider starting position. – increase the speed of your edge. – stand tall faster, and later on the wake. Hopefully this video helps you get some height, and we will be diving deeper into this soon. David Details
Comments Off on How To Switch – Beginner Wakeboarding Switch Tutorial
25 August 2022
How To Switch – Beginner Wakeboarding Switch Tutorial
Next up, how to ride switch. It’s super important to learn how to do it early in your wakeboarding journey as it opens endless possibilities as you progress your riding. What I find helps is: Details
Comments Off on 4 Easy Steps to Wakeboard – Lesson 1
19 August 2022
4 Easy Steps to Wakeboard – Lesson 1
If you’re new to the sport and want to learn how to wakeboard, then these 4 steps will help you. Details