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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa152.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing","crawl_time":1774687740,"first_indexed_time":1430040892,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,wikipedia!en,\/wiki\/Wakesurfing s443","src_root_hash":"17790707453426894952","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Wakesurfing - Wikipedia","meta_descriptions":[],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia\nAn example of someone wakesurfing.\nWakesurfing\nWakesurfing\nis a\nwater sport\nin which a person surfs the\nwake\nthat is created by the boat. Wakesurfers ride without rope, they use it only to be pulled by the boat from the water.\n[\n1\n]\nAfter getting up on the wake, typically by use of a tow rope, the wakesurfers will drop the rope, and ride the steep face below the wave's peak in a fashion reminiscent of surfing. Wakesurfers use special boards, designed specifically for this sport.\nThe origins of wakesurfing are a subject of contention, as various individuals and companies lay claim to its inception. Some assertions trace the roots of boat-surfing or wake-surfing back as far as the 1920s, but there is a lack of credible evidence to support these claims. Visual records and written media from the 1950s and 1960s depict surfers actively riding surfboards behind motorboats in ocean settings. During the mid-1960s, numerous surfboard manufacturers began asserting their involvement in crafting boards specifically designed for riding wakes.\nThe trend of riding surfboards behind boats persisted throughout the 1970s and 1980s. The boards used in this practice gradually evolved into shorter forms, mirroring the progression of shortboards in traditional surfing. As boards became shorter, practitioners drew inspiration from windsurfing and sailboarding by introducing foot-strapping devices on the boards to secure their feet. Utilizing tow ropes and making sharp turns and jumps off wakes gave rise to sports like skurfing, skiboarding, and eventually wakeboarding.\nThe increasing popularity of wakeboarding prompted advancements in watercraft technology to amplify the size of wakes. This development subsequently paved the way for wakesurfing to step into the spotlight. Numerous trailblazers in the sport, including but not limited to figures like Tim Lopes, Jerry Price, Jeff Page, Rick Lee, among others, are recognized for their pivotal roles in shaping modern wakesurfing. The first US design patent for a wakesurf board was granted to Alfonso Corona in 1997.\nStyle and technique\n[\nedit\n]\nIn wakesurfing, there are 2 different disciplines, divided by the board type that the rider uses (which affects the style and tricks that are or could be performed). Riders can surf behind the boat using a skim or surf board.\nSkim style wakesurf boards are characterized by their smaller size, typically featuring a narrower profile and less buoyancy compared to surf style boards. These boards are designed to mimic the feel of skimboarding and are favored by riders who enjoy technical tricks, limitless spins, and shove maneuvers. This style of riding is probably even closer to\nskate boarding\nthan historical ocean surfing.\n[\n2\n]\nSurf style wakesurf boards were originally designed to emulate the feel of traditional\nsurfing\n, with a focus on carving and riding the face of the wave. Modern surf style wakesurfing has evolved beyond traditional carving techniques, with riders now incorporating diverse stances and aerial maneuvers from various board sports disciplines. Surf boards are typically larger and more buoyant than skim style boards, offering better stability while riders push the boundaries of aerial tricks.\n[\n3\n]\nBoats without proper exhaust routing can expose the rider to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. Inboard ski-style boats direct exhaust beneath the hull, reducing CO risk.”\n[\n4\n]\nWith the rise of wakesurfing in recent years many individuals have attempted surfing behind boats ill-equipped to wakesurf. Boats with\noutboard motors\nor\nsterndrive\npropulsion are not suited for wake surfing and lead to heighted risk, possible\nmaiming\nor even\ndeath\n.\n[\n5\n]\nThe only types of boats safe to surf behind are direct drive or V-drive boats, this is because the propeller is located far beneath the boat rather than behind the boat.\n[\n6\n]\nAnother risk associated with ill-equipped boats is\nCarbon Monoxide Poisoning\n. Boats designed for wake surfing direct the boat exhaust downward into the propeller stream, pushing the exhaust far away from the rider.\nThe U.S. Coast Guard requires all wakesurfers to wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices (PFDs). Many jurisdictions mandate Type III or higher PFDs for wakesurfing activities. Proper safety equipment also includes a designated spotter in the boat and adherence to minimum water depth requirements of at least 9 feet.\"\n[\n7\n]\nInboard ski or wakeboard boats\n[\n8\n]\nare the most popular choice for this sport as the propeller is under the boat, and is less likely to make contact with the rider. Owners of inboard boats place\nballast\n, such as water,\nlead\nweights, concrete, or other heavy objects in different sections of the boat in order to weight the boat down and create a larger wake. The best weight configuration for wakesurfing is to place the majority of the weight near the back corner side the surfer is surfing on.\n[\n9\n]\nThe deeper the boat is in the water, the bigger the wake will be overall. In addition, one will want to place a larger amount at the stern of the boat on the side which the rider is riding. This will ramp the wake up on the side the rider is riding and wash out the opposite side.\n[\n10\n]\nA rope length of 2.43 to 3.04 meters (8.0 to 10.0 ft) is recommended. Wakesurf-intended ropes are generally 6.1 meters (20 ft) long, making it ideal for boats that have a tower set-up. Long ski and wakeboard ropes can become hazardous for wakesurfing, because it usually involves winding up the rope or tying unnecessary knots. Wakesurfing speeds generally range from 10-12 mph.\nEnvironmental impact and regulations\n[\nedit\n]\nWakesurfing has faced increased regulatory scrutiny due to environmental concerns. The larger wakes created by ballasted boats can cause shoreline erosion and disturb aquatic ecosystems. Many jurisdictions have implemented restrictions requiring wakesurfing to occur in deeper waters and at specified distances from shore.\n[\n11\n]\nSome areas have seasonal restrictions during fish spawning periods, and ballast systems require cleaning protocols to prevent the spread of\naquatic invasive species\nbetween water bodies.\nNotable wakesurfers\n[\nedit\n]\nAshley Kidd\n, winner of the 2014 and 2015 World Wake Surf Championships (pro women's division)\n[\n12\n]\n[\n13\n]\nJake Caster\n, winner of the 2017 World Wake Surf Championships (pro men's skim division), runner-up 2018 World Wake Surf Championships (pro men's skim division) and placed 3rd in 2019 World Wake Surf Championships (pro men's surf division)\nConnor Burns\n, 2019 & 2018 World Champion Pro Men's wake surfer; 2017 World Champion Amateur Men's wake surfer.\n[\n14\n]\nDrew Danielo, 7X World Champion and recipient of the Legend Award at the 2019 World Championships.\n[\n15\n]\nRecent World Wake Surfing Championship winners include competitors from the 2020-2024 events, with the sport continuing to grow internationally through organizations like the Competitive Wake Surf Association.\n[\n16\n]\nThe sport has seen increased participation from professional athletes across multiple disciplines, including former skimboarders and traditional surfers adapting their skills to boat-generated wakes.\n“* Ashley Kidd, pro women’s skim world champion, 2014 & 2015.\n[\n17\n]\n”\nMany riders perform a wide array of maneuvers or specifically named 'tricks' while wakesurfing, with most owing their origins to surfing, skating (both vert and street) and snowboarding, Some of the most well-known tricks are:\nPumping\n– Turning up and down the face of the wake to gain speed.\nStalling\n– Applying pressure to the back foot to slow down or “stall”.\nFloater –\nWhen a rider and board “floats” on top of the wake.\nLip slide –\nJust like a floater, but the board is sideways.\nSpray –\nGouging into the face of the wake to create the water under the rider to explode and spray.\nFire hydrant –\nPlacing one hand on the board and taking the front foot off.\nPosing –\nDoing hand and body positions while riding for cool style points.\nHang 5 –\nRider extends front foot (toes) over front of board.\nRail grabs\n– Grabbing the board's rail while the board is on the wake – one or both hands.\nCutbacks\n– Bashing off the lip of the wake with the board – the more extreme and risky the better.\nPaddle back in\n– Going to the extreme rear of the wake, throwing down on the board and paddling back into the power zone. This can also be done by pulling the outside rail of the board to bring it back to the power zone.\nTubing it\n– Throwing down on the board and sliding back into the tube until covered up – the deeper the better, and then popping out and standing back up on the board.\nSwitch stance –\nRiding with the opposite foot forward.\nAirs –\nLaunching off the lip with board into the air and landing back on the wake (toeside or heelside).\nOne-hand grab air\n– Grabbing one rail of the board while the board is airborne above the wake.\nDouble Grab Air\n– Grabbing both rails of the board while the board is airborne above the wake.\nHang 10\n– Rider extends both feet (toes) over end of board.\n180 spin\n– Spinning 180 on the wake – Board and rider spin.\n360 spin –\nSpinning 360 on the face of the wake – Board and rider spin.\n540 spin\n– Rider spins continuously 1 1\/2 times until they are riding switch stance forward.\n720 spin\n– Rider spins continuously 2 complete 360's.\n900 spin\n– Rider spins continuously 2 1\/2 times until they are riding switch stance forward.\nAir 180 –\nDoing an air while spinning 180 the blind direction.\n180 air\n-\nDoing and air and spinning a 180 in the air and landing in with a switch stance.\nBody varial\n– Rider does an air and rotates 180º before landing back on the board. The board doesn't spin at all during this trick.\n180 shove it\n– Spinning just the board 180 under the rider's feet and landing with the board “backwards”.\n360 shove it\n– Same as a 180 but you spin the board a full 360 under your feet. Note: rider does not spin only the board spins.\n540 shove it\n– Rider does and air and uses his\/her feet to spin the board a full 540º before landing back on the board.\nBig Spin\n– Same as a 360 shove-it, only the rider spins a 180 at the same time the board does a 360.\nIn 2013, Canadian musician Chris Hau recorded a video in which he plays a song on an acoustic guitar while wakesurfing.\n[\n18\n]\n[\n19\n]\nIn February 2015, Hunter Sims, a professional wakesurfer, received a world record for doing 106 shove-its.\n[\n20\n]\nMany celebrities have taken up the sport with\nP!nk\n,\nJulianne Hough\n, and\nGus Kenworthy\namong the ones spending their summers trying the activity.\n[\n21\n]\nWorld Champion Skimboarder Austin Keen\n[\n22\n]\nlaunched an interview series with celebrities wakesurfing in 2020. His first guest was\nDiplo\n.\n[\n23\n]\nKim Kardashian\nhas tried wakesurfing in 2024 with a legendary rider Austin Keen.\n[\n24\n]\n4 July 2024\nMark Zuckerberg\nposted on his social media video wakesurfing with USA flag to celebrate\nIndependence Day\n.\n[\n25\n]\n^\nWakeSurfing, Wake Surfing, Wake boarding, WakeSports\n^\n\"Skim and Surf Boards\"\n.\nwakesurf.slowdown.tilda.ws\n. Retrieved\n2025-01-14\n.\n^\n\"Skim and Surf Boards\"\n.\nwakesurf.slowdown.tilda.ws\n. Retrieved\n2025-01-14\n.\n^\n“Carbon Monoxide and Your Boat,” U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Division,\nhttps:\/\/www.uscgboating.org\/recreational-boaters\/co-safety\n(accessed 4 August 2025).\n^\n\"Can You Wakesurf Behind Any Boat? No, You Can't, Here's Why\"\n. 3 October 2019.\n^\n\"Wakesurfing: How to surf on the lake safely\"\n. 27 July 2018.\n^\n\"Life Jacket Guide: Top Tips for Fit and Safety,\" Discover Boating,\nhttps:\/\/www.discoverboating.com\/ownership\/safety\/life-jackets\n(accessed 7 August 2025).\n^\nwakeboard boats\n^\nWakeMAKERS (31 May 2011).\n\"Weight Your Boat for Wakesurfing\"\n. Retrieved\n4 April\n2014\n.\n^\nFly High.\n\"How to Weigh a V-Drive Ski\/Wakeboard Boat\"\n(PDF)\n. Retrieved\n2 November\n2011\n.\n^\n\"Wake Boat Legislation Update,\" Watershed Foundation, March 25, 2025.\n^\nBoarders\n(October 6, 2014).\n2014 World Wake Surf Championship, Las Vegas\"\n. Retrieved 22 July 2016.\n^\nCenturion Boats (October 2015).\n\"The 2015 World Wake Surfing Championship presented by GM Marine Completes Three Days of Amazing Wake Surfing Competition\"\nArchived\n2016-08-26 at the\nWayback Machine\n. Retrieved 22 July 2016\n^\nCenturionboats.com September 8, 2019 The 2019 Centurion Boats World Wake Surf Championship Comes to a Close\n[1]\n^\n\"Drew Danielo\"\n.\nPhase 5 Wakesurf Boards\n. Retrieved\n2021-03-18\n.\n^\n\"2020 World Wake Surfing Championships Recap,\" Centurion Boats, October 6, 2020.\n^\n“2015 World Wake Surf Championships Results,” Competitive Wake Surf Association,\nhttps:\/\/cwsa.org\/results\/2015\n(accessed 4 August 2025).\n^\nMills, Carys (2 August 2013).\n\"Does this wake-surfing singer have what it takes to go viral?\"\n.\nToronto Star\n. Retrieved\n17 September\n2013\n.\n^\nCross, Alan (1 August 2013).\n\"Canadian Dude Sings, Plays Guitar and Surfs AT THE SAME TIME\"\n.\nAlanCross\n. Retrieved\n17 September\n2013\n.\n^\n\"Most consecutive wakesurfing shove its\"\n.\nGuinness World Records\n. Retrieved\n2016-10-24\n.\n^\n\"Wakesurfing Stars – What A Ride!\"\n.\nTMZ\n. 19 September 2020\n. Retrieved\n2021-06-01\n.\n^\n\"About Austin Keen - World Champion Skimboarder Professional\"\n.\nAK Companies\n. Retrieved\n2021-06-01\n.\n^\n\"Austin Keen and Diplo | Celebrity Surf Series\"\n.\nUnleashed Wake Mag\n. 2020-01-21\n. Retrieved\n2021-06-01\n.\n^\n\"Instagram\"\n.\nwww.instagram.com\n. Retrieved\n2025-01-14\n.\n^\n\"Instagram\"\n.\nwww.instagram.com\n. Retrieved\n2025-01-14\n.\nCompetitive Wake Surf Association\nWorld Wake Surf Championship\nwww.prowakesurfer.com","attrs_markdown":"[Jump to content](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#bodyContent)\n\nMain menu\n\nMain menu\n\nmove to sidebar\n\nhide\n\nNavigation\n\n- [Main page](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Main_Page \"Visit the main page [z]\")\n- [Contents](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Contents \"Guides to browsing Wikipedia\")\n- [Current events](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portal:Current_events \"Articles related to current events\")\n- [Random article](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:Random \"Visit a randomly selected article [x]\")\n- [About Wikipedia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:About \"Learn about Wikipedia and how it works\")\n- [Contact us](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Contact_us \"How to contact Wikipedia\")\n\nContribute\n\n- [Help](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Help:Contents \"Guidance on how to use and edit Wikipedia\")\n- [Learn to edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Help:Introduction \"Learn how to edit Wikipedia\")\n- [Community portal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Community_portal \"The hub for editors\")\n- [Recent changes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:RecentChanges \"A list of recent changes to Wikipedia [r]\")\n- [Upload file](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:File_upload_wizard \"Add images or other media for use on Wikipedia\")\n- [Special pages](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:SpecialPages \"A list of all special pages [q]\")\n\n[![](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/static\/images\/icons\/enwiki-25.svg) ![Wikipedia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/static\/images\/mobile\/copyright\/wikipedia-wordmark-en-25.svg) ![The Free Encyclopedia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/static\/images\/mobile\/copyright\/wikipedia-tagline-en-25.svg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Main_Page)\n\n[Search](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:Search \"Search Wikipedia [f]\")\n\nAppearance\n\n- [Donate](https:\/\/donate.wikimedia.org\/?wmf_source=donate&wmf_medium=sidebar&wmf_campaign=en.wikipedia.org&uselang=en)\n- [Create account](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Special:CreateAccount&returnto=Wakesurfing \"You are encouraged to create an account and log in; however, it is not mandatory\")\n- [Log in](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&returnto=Wakesurfing \"You're encouraged to log in; however, it's not mandatory. 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Wakesurfers ride without rope, they use it only to be pulled by the boat from the water.[\\[1\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-1) After getting up on the wake, typically by use of a tow rope, the wakesurfers will drop the rope, and ride the steep face below the wave's peak in a fashion reminiscent of surfing. Wakesurfers use special boards, designed specifically for this sport.\n\n## History\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Wakesurfing&action=edit&section=1 \"Edit section: History\")\\]\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| [![icon](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/99\/Question_book-new.svg\/60px-Question_book-new.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Question_book-new.svg) | This section **does not [cite](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Citing_sources \"Wikipedia:Citing sources\") any [sources](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Verifiability \"Wikipedia:Verifiability\")**. Please help [improve this section](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Wakesurfing \"Special:EditPage\/Wakesurfing\") by [adding citations to reliable sources](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Help:Referencing_for_beginners \"Help:Referencing for beginners\"). Unsourced material may be challenged and [removed](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Verifiability#Burden_of_evidence \"Wikipedia:Verifiability\"). *(April 2023)* *([Learn how and when to remove this message](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Help:Maintenance_template_removal \"Help:Maintenance template removal\"))* |\n\nThe origins of wakesurfing are a subject of contention, as various individuals and companies lay claim to its inception. Some assertions trace the roots of boat-surfing or wake-surfing back as far as the 1920s, but there is a lack of credible evidence to support these claims. Visual records and written media from the 1950s and 1960s depict surfers actively riding surfboards behind motorboats in ocean settings. During the mid-1960s, numerous surfboard manufacturers began asserting their involvement in crafting boards specifically designed for riding wakes.\n\nThe trend of riding surfboards behind boats persisted throughout the 1970s and 1980s. The boards used in this practice gradually evolved into shorter forms, mirroring the progression of shortboards in traditional surfing. As boards became shorter, practitioners drew inspiration from windsurfing and sailboarding by introducing foot-strapping devices on the boards to secure their feet. Utilizing tow ropes and making sharp turns and jumps off wakes gave rise to sports like skurfing, skiboarding, and eventually wakeboarding.\n\nThe increasing popularity of wakeboarding prompted advancements in watercraft technology to amplify the size of wakes. This development subsequently paved the way for wakesurfing to step into the spotlight. Numerous trailblazers in the sport, including but not limited to figures like Tim Lopes, Jerry Price, Jeff Page, Rick Lee, among others, are recognized for their pivotal roles in shaping modern wakesurfing. The first US design patent for a wakesurf board was granted to Alfonso Corona in 1997.\n\n## Style and technique\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Wakesurfing&action=edit&section=2 \"Edit section: Style and technique\")\\]\n\nIn wakesurfing, there are 2 different disciplines, divided by the board type that the rider uses (which affects the style and tricks that are or could be performed). Riders can surf behind the boat using a skim or surf board.\n\nSkim style wakesurf boards are characterized by their smaller size, typically featuring a narrower profile and less buoyancy compared to surf style boards. These boards are designed to mimic the feel of skimboarding and are favored by riders who enjoy technical tricks, limitless spins, and shove maneuvers. This style of riding is probably even closer to [skate boarding](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Skateboarding \"Skateboarding\") than historical ocean surfing.[\\[2\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-2)\n\nSurf style wakesurf boards were originally designed to emulate the feel of traditional [surfing](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Surfing \"Surfing\"), with a focus on carving and riding the face of the wave. Modern surf style wakesurfing has evolved beyond traditional carving techniques, with riders now incorporating diverse stances and aerial maneuvers from various board sports disciplines. Surf boards are typically larger and more buoyant than skim style boards, offering better stability while riders push the boundaries of aerial tricks.[\\[3\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-3)\n\n## Dangers\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Wakesurfing&action=edit&section=3 \"Edit section: Dangers\")\\]\n\nBoats without proper exhaust routing can expose the rider to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. Inboard ski-style boats direct exhaust beneath the hull, reducing CO risk.”[\\[4\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-USCGCO-4) With the rise of wakesurfing in recent years many individuals have attempted surfing behind boats ill-equipped to wakesurf. Boats with [outboard motors](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Outboard_motors \"Outboard motors\") or [sterndrive](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sterndrive \"Sterndrive\") propulsion are not suited for wake surfing and lead to heighted risk, possible [maiming](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Maiming \"Maiming\") or even [death](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Death \"Death\").[\\[5\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-5) The only types of boats safe to surf behind are direct drive or V-drive boats, this is because the propeller is located far beneath the boat rather than behind the boat.[\\[6\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-6)\n\nAnother risk associated with ill-equipped boats is [Carbon Monoxide Poisoning](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Carbon_Monoxide_Poisoning \"Carbon Monoxide Poisoning\"). Boats designed for wake surfing direct the boat exhaust downward into the propeller stream, pushing the exhaust far away from the rider.\n\nThe U.S. Coast Guard requires all wakesurfers to wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices (PFDs). Many jurisdictions mandate Type III or higher PFDs for wakesurfing activities. Proper safety equipment also includes a designated spotter in the boat and adherence to minimum water depth requirements of at least 9 feet.\"[\\[7\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-SafetyReq-7)\n\n## Boat setup\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Wakesurfing&action=edit&section=4 \"Edit section: Boat setup\")\\]\n\nInboard ski or wakeboard boats[\\[8\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-8) are the most popular choice for this sport as the propeller is under the boat, and is less likely to make contact with the rider. Owners of inboard boats place [ballast](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ballast_tank \"Ballast tank\"), such as water, [lead](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lead \"Lead\") weights, concrete, or other heavy objects in different sections of the boat in order to weight the boat down and create a larger wake. The best weight configuration for wakesurfing is to place the majority of the weight near the back corner side the surfer is surfing on.[\\[9\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-9) The deeper the boat is in the water, the bigger the wake will be overall. In addition, one will want to place a larger amount at the stern of the boat on the side which the rider is riding. This will ramp the wake up on the side the rider is riding and wash out the opposite side.[\\[10\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-10) A rope length of 2.43 to 3.04 meters (8.0 to 10.0 ft) is recommended. Wakesurf-intended ropes are generally 6.1 meters (20 ft) long, making it ideal for boats that have a tower set-up. Long ski and wakeboard ropes can become hazardous for wakesurfing, because it usually involves winding up the rope or tying unnecessary knots. Wakesurfing speeds generally range from 10-12 mph.\n\n## Environmental impact and regulations\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Wakesurfing&action=edit&section=5 \"Edit section: Environmental impact and regulations\")\\]\n\nWakesurfing has faced increased regulatory scrutiny due to environmental concerns. The larger wakes created by ballasted boats can cause shoreline erosion and disturb aquatic ecosystems. Many jurisdictions have implemented restrictions requiring wakesurfing to occur in deeper waters and at specified distances from shore.[\\[11\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-WakeRegs-11)\n\nSome areas have seasonal restrictions during fish spawning periods, and ballast systems require cleaning protocols to prevent the spread of [aquatic invasive species](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Aquatic_invasive_species&action=edit&redlink=1 \"Aquatic invasive species (page does not exist)\") between water bodies.\n\n## Notable wakesurfers\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Wakesurfing&action=edit&section=6 \"Edit section: Notable wakesurfers\")\\]\n\n- [Ashley Kidd](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ashley_Kidd \"Ashley Kidd\"), winner of the 2014 and 2015 World Wake Surf Championships (pro women's division)[\\[12\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-12)[\\[13\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-13)\n- [Jake Caster](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jake_Caster \"Jake Caster\"), winner of the 2017 World Wake Surf Championships (pro men's skim division), runner-up 2018 World Wake Surf Championships (pro men's skim division) and placed 3rd in 2019 World Wake Surf Championships (pro men's surf division)\n- [Connor Burns](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Connor_Burns&action=edit&redlink=1 \"Connor Burns (page does not exist)\"), 2019 & 2018 World Champion Pro Men's wake surfer; 2017 World Champion Amateur Men's wake surfer.[\\[14\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-14)\n- Drew Danielo, 7X World Champion and recipient of the Legend Award at the 2019 World Championships.[\\[15\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-15)\n\nRecent World Wake Surfing Championship winners include competitors from the 2020-2024 events, with the sport continuing to grow internationally through organizations like the Competitive Wake Surf Association.[\\[16\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-RecentChamps-16)\n\nThe sport has seen increased participation from professional athletes across multiple disciplines, including former skimboarders and traditional surfers adapting their skills to boat-generated wakes.\n\n“\\* Ashley Kidd, pro women’s skim world champion, 2014 & 2015.[\\[17\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-WWSC2015-17)”\n\n## Trick list\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Wakesurfing&action=edit&section=7 \"Edit section: Trick list\")\\]\n\nMany riders perform a wide array of maneuvers or specifically named 'tricks' while wakesurfing, with most owing their origins to surfing, skating (both vert and street) and snowboarding, Some of the most well-known tricks are:\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| [![icon](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/9\/99\/Question_book-new.svg\/60px-Question_book-new.svg.png)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Question_book-new.svg) | This section **does not [cite](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Citing_sources \"Wikipedia:Citing sources\") any [sources](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Verifiability \"Wikipedia:Verifiability\")**. Please help [improve this section](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Wakesurfing \"Special:EditPage\/Wakesurfing\") by [adding citations to reliable sources](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Help:Referencing_for_beginners \"Help:Referencing for beginners\"). Unsourced material may be challenged and [removed](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Verifiability#Burden_of_evidence \"Wikipedia:Verifiability\"). *(June 2019)* *([Learn how and when to remove this message](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Help:Maintenance_template_removal \"Help:Maintenance template removal\"))* |\n\n- **Pumping** – Turning up and down the face of the wake to gain speed.\n- **Stalling** – Applying pressure to the back foot to slow down or “stall”.\n- **Floater –** When a rider and board “floats” on top of the wake.\n- **Lip slide –** Just like a floater, but the board is sideways.\n- **Spray –** Gouging into the face of the wake to create the water under the rider to explode and spray.\n- **Fire hydrant –** Placing one hand on the board and taking the front foot off.\n- **Posing –** Doing hand and body positions while riding for cool style points.\n- **Hang 5 –** Rider extends front foot (toes) over front of board.\n- **Rail grabs** – Grabbing the board's rail while the board is on the wake – one or both hands.\n- **Cutbacks** – Bashing off the lip of the wake with the board – the more extreme and risky the better.\n- **Paddle back in** – Going to the extreme rear of the wake, throwing down on the board and paddling back into the power zone. This can also be done by pulling the outside rail of the board to bring it back to the power zone.\n- **Tubing it** – Throwing down on the board and sliding back into the tube until covered up – the deeper the better, and then popping out and standing back up on the board.\n- **Switch stance –** Riding with the opposite foot forward.\n- **Airs –** Launching off the lip with board into the air and landing back on the wake (toeside or heelside).\n- **One-hand grab air** – Grabbing one rail of the board while the board is airborne above the wake.\n- **Double Grab Air** – Grabbing both rails of the board while the board is airborne above the wake.\n- **Hang 10** – Rider extends both feet (toes) over end of board.\n- **180 spin** – Spinning 180 on the wake – Board and rider spin.\n- **360 spin –** Spinning 360 on the face of the wake – Board and rider spin.\n- **540 spin** – Rider spins continuously 1 1\/2 times until they are riding switch stance forward.\n- **720 spin** – Rider spins continuously 2 complete 360's.\n- **900 spin** – Rider spins continuously 2 1\/2 times until they are riding switch stance forward.\n- **Air 180 –** Doing an air while spinning 180 the blind direction.\n- **180 air**  **\\-** Doing and air and spinning a 180 in the air and landing in with a switch stance.\n- **Body varial** – Rider does an air and rotates 180º before landing back on the board. The board doesn't spin at all during this trick.\n- **180 shove it** – Spinning just the board 180 under the rider's feet and landing with the board “backwards”.\n- **360 shove it** – Same as a 180 but you spin the board a full 360 under your feet. Note: rider does not spin only the board spins.\n- **540 shove it** – Rider does and air and uses his\/her feet to spin the board a full 540º before landing back on the board.\n- **Big Spin** – Same as a 360 shove-it, only the rider spins a 180 at the same time the board does a 360.\n\n## In popular culture\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Wakesurfing&action=edit&section=8 \"Edit section: In popular culture\")\\]\n\nIn 2013, Canadian musician Chris Hau recorded a video in which he plays a song on an acoustic guitar while wakesurfing.[\\[18\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-haustar-18)[\\[19\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-haucross-19)\n\nIn February 2015, Hunter Sims, a professional wakesurfer, received a world record for doing 106 shove-its.[\\[20\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-20)\n\nMany celebrities have taken up the sport with [P!nk](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pink_\\(singer\\) \"Pink (singer)\"), [Julianne Hough](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Julianne_Hough \"Julianne Hough\"), and [Gus Kenworthy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gus_Kenworthy \"Gus Kenworthy\") among the ones spending their summers trying the activity.[\\[21\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-21)\n\nWorld Champion Skimboarder Austin Keen[\\[22\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-22) launched an interview series with celebrities wakesurfing in 2020. His first guest was [Diplo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Diplo \"Diplo\").[\\[23\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-23)\n\n[Kim Kardashian](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kim_Kardashian \"Kim Kardashian\") has tried wakesurfing in 2024 with a legendary rider Austin Keen.[\\[24\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-24)\n\n4 July 2024 [Mark Zuckerberg](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mark_Zuckerberg \"Mark Zuckerberg\") posted on his social media video wakesurfing with USA flag to celebrate [Independence Day](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Independence_Day_\\(United_States\\) \"Independence Day (United States)\").[\\[25\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-25)\n\n## References\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Wakesurfing&action=edit&section=9 \"Edit section: References\")\\]\n\n1. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_ref-1)** [WakeSurfing, Wake Surfing, Wake boarding, WakeSports](http:\/\/www.jfoto.com\/WakeSurfing.htm)\n2. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_ref-2)**\n   [\"Skim and Surf Boards\"](http:\/\/wakesurf.slowdown.tilda.ws\/page44044657.html). *wakesurf.slowdown.tilda.ws*. Retrieved 2025-01-14.\n3. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_ref-3)**\n   [\"Skim and Surf Boards\"](http:\/\/wakesurf.slowdown.tilda.ws\/page44044657.html). *wakesurf.slowdown.tilda.ws*. Retrieved 2025-01-14.\n4. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_ref-USCGCO_4-0)** “Carbon Monoxide and Your Boat,” U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Division, <https:\/\/www.uscgboating.org\/recreational-boaters\/co-safety> (accessed 4 August 2025).\n5. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_ref-5)**\n   [\"Can You Wakesurf Behind Any Boat? No, You Can't, Here's Why\"](https:\/\/www.ridingboards.com\/can-you-wakesurf-behind-any-boat\/). 3 October 2019.\n6. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_ref-6)**\n   [\"Wakesurfing: How to surf on the lake safely\"](https:\/\/www.wspa.com\/news\/wakesurfing-how-to-surf-on-the-lake-safely\/). 27 July 2018.\n7. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_ref-SafetyReq_7-0)** \"Life Jacket Guide: Top Tips for Fit and Safety,\" Discover Boating, <https:\/\/www.discoverboating.com\/ownership\/safety\/life-jackets> (accessed 7 August 2025).\n8. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_ref-8)** [wakeboard boats](https:\/\/www.watersportsfirst.com\/best-wakesurf-boards\/)\n9. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_ref-9)**\n   WakeMAKERS (31 May 2011). [\"Weight Your Boat for Wakesurfing\"](http:\/\/www.wakemakers.com\/resources\/how-to-weight-your-boat-for-wakesurfing\/). Retrieved 4 April 2014.\n10. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_ref-10)**\n    Fly High. [\"How to Weigh a V-Drive Ski\/Wakeboard Boat\"](http:\/\/fatsac.com\/PDFs\/VDriveSacLayout.pdf) (PDF). Retrieved 2 November 2011.\n11. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_ref-WakeRegs_11-0)** \"Wake Boat Legislation Update,\" Watershed Foundation, March 25, 2025.\n12. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_ref-12)** *Boarders* (October 6, 2014). [2014 World Wake Surf Championship, Las Vegas\"](http:\/\/boardersmag.com\/articles\/world-wake-surfing-championship). Retrieved 22 July 2016.\n13. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_ref-13)** Centurion Boats (October 2015). [\"The 2015 World Wake Surfing Championship presented by GM Marine Completes Three Days of Amazing Wake Surfing Competition\"](https:\/\/centurionboats.com\/the-2015-world-wake-surfing-championship-presented-by-gm-marine-completes-three-days-of-amazing-wake-surfing-competition\/) [Archived](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20160826085316\/https:\/\/centurionboats.com\/the-2015-world-wake-surfing-championship-presented-by-gm-marine-completes-three-days-of-amazing-wake-surfing-competition\/) 2016-08-26 at the [Wayback Machine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wayback_Machine \"Wayback Machine\"). Retrieved 22 July 2016\n14. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_ref-14)** Centurionboats.com September 8, 2019 The 2019 Centurion Boats World Wake Surf Championship Comes to a Close [\\[1\\]](https:\/\/centurionboats.com\/the-2019-centurion-boats-world-wake-surf-championship-comes-to-a-close\/)\n15. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_ref-15)**\n    [\"Drew Danielo\"](https:\/\/phase5boards.com\/pages\/drew-danielo). *Phase 5 Wakesurf Boards*. Retrieved 2021-03-18.\n16. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_ref-RecentChamps_16-0)** \"2020 World Wake Surfing Championships Recap,\" Centurion Boats, October 6, 2020.\n17. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_ref-WWSC2015_17-0)** “2015 World Wake Surf Championships Results,” Competitive Wake Surf Association, <https:\/\/cwsa.org\/results\/2015> (accessed 4 August 2025).\n18. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_ref-haustar_18-0)**\n    Mills, Carys (2 August 2013). [\"Does this wake-surfing singer have what it takes to go viral?\"](https:\/\/www.thestar.com\/entertainment\/music\/2013\/08\/02\/canadian_singer_chris_hau_attempts_to_go_viral_with_singing_and_wakeboarding_video.html). *Toronto Star*. Retrieved 17 September 2013.\n19. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_ref-haucross_19-0)**\n    Cross, Alan (1 August 2013). [\"Canadian Dude Sings, Plays Guitar and Surfs AT THE SAME TIME\"](http:\/\/www.alancross.ca\/a-journal-of-musical-things\/2013\/8\/1\/canadian-dude-sings-plays-guitar-and-surfs-at-the-same-time.html). *AlanCross*. Retrieved 17 September 2013.\n20. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_ref-20)**\n    [\"Most consecutive wakesurfing shove its\"](http:\/\/www.guinnessworldrecords.com\/world-records\/388952-most-consecutive-wakeskating-shove-its). *Guinness World Records*. Retrieved 2016-10-24.\n21. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_ref-21)**\n    [\"Wakesurfing Stars – What A Ride!\"](https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2020\/09\/19\/wakesurfing-celebs-ride-that-wave\/). *TMZ*. 19 September 2020. Retrieved 2021-06-01.\n22. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_ref-22)**\n    [\"About Austin Keen - World Champion Skimboarder Professional\"](https:\/\/www.austinkeen.com\/pages\/about). *AK Companies*. Retrieved 2021-06-01.\n23. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_ref-23)**\n    [\"Austin Keen and Diplo \\| Celebrity Surf Series\"](https:\/\/unleashedwakemag.com\/austin-keen-and-diplo-wakesurfing\/2020\/01\/21\/). *Unleashed Wake Mag*. 2020-01-21. Retrieved 2021-06-01.\n24. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_ref-24)**\n    [\"Instagram\"](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C9-c02Ev6YZ\/). *www.instagram.com*. Retrieved 2025-01-14.\n25. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_ref-25)**\n    [\"Instagram\"](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C9AbmIYp3Js\/). *www.instagram.com*. 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Wakesurfers ride without rope, they use it only to be pulled by the boat from the water.[\\[1\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-1) After getting up on the wake, typically by use of a tow rope, the wakesurfers will drop the rope, and ride the steep face below the wave's peak in a fashion reminiscent of surfing. Wakesurfers use special boards, designed specifically for this sport.\n\nThe origins of wakesurfing are a subject of contention, as various individuals and companies lay claim to its inception. Some assertions trace the roots of boat-surfing or wake-surfing back as far as the 1920s, but there is a lack of credible evidence to support these claims. Visual records and written media from the 1950s and 1960s depict surfers actively riding surfboards behind motorboats in ocean settings. During the mid-1960s, numerous surfboard manufacturers began asserting their involvement in crafting boards specifically designed for riding wakes.\n\nThe trend of riding surfboards behind boats persisted throughout the 1970s and 1980s. The boards used in this practice gradually evolved into shorter forms, mirroring the progression of shortboards in traditional surfing. As boards became shorter, practitioners drew inspiration from windsurfing and sailboarding by introducing foot-strapping devices on the boards to secure their feet. Utilizing tow ropes and making sharp turns and jumps off wakes gave rise to sports like skurfing, skiboarding, and eventually wakeboarding.\n\nThe increasing popularity of wakeboarding prompted advancements in watercraft technology to amplify the size of wakes. This development subsequently paved the way for wakesurfing to step into the spotlight. Numerous trailblazers in the sport, including but not limited to figures like Tim Lopes, Jerry Price, Jeff Page, Rick Lee, among others, are recognized for their pivotal roles in shaping modern wakesurfing. The first US design patent for a wakesurf board was granted to Alfonso Corona in 1997.\n\n## Style and technique\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Wakesurfing&action=edit&section=2 \"Edit section: Style and technique\")\\]\n\nIn wakesurfing, there are 2 different disciplines, divided by the board type that the rider uses (which affects the style and tricks that are or could be performed). Riders can surf behind the boat using a skim or surf board.\n\nSkim style wakesurf boards are characterized by their smaller size, typically featuring a narrower profile and less buoyancy compared to surf style boards. These boards are designed to mimic the feel of skimboarding and are favored by riders who enjoy technical tricks, limitless spins, and shove maneuvers. This style of riding is probably even closer to [skate boarding](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Skateboarding \"Skateboarding\") than historical ocean surfing.[\\[2\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-2)\n\nSurf style wakesurf boards were originally designed to emulate the feel of traditional [surfing](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Surfing \"Surfing\"), with a focus on carving and riding the face of the wave. Modern surf style wakesurfing has evolved beyond traditional carving techniques, with riders now incorporating diverse stances and aerial maneuvers from various board sports disciplines. Surf boards are typically larger and more buoyant than skim style boards, offering better stability while riders push the boundaries of aerial tricks.[\\[3\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-3)\n\nBoats without proper exhaust routing can expose the rider to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. Inboard ski-style boats direct exhaust beneath the hull, reducing CO risk.”[\\[4\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-USCGCO-4) With the rise of wakesurfing in recent years many individuals have attempted surfing behind boats ill-equipped to wakesurf. Boats with [outboard motors](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Outboard_motors \"Outboard motors\") or [sterndrive](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sterndrive \"Sterndrive\") propulsion are not suited for wake surfing and lead to heighted risk, possible [maiming](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Maiming \"Maiming\") or even [death](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Death \"Death\").[\\[5\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-5) The only types of boats safe to surf behind are direct drive or V-drive boats, this is because the propeller is located far beneath the boat rather than behind the boat.[\\[6\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-6)\n\nAnother risk associated with ill-equipped boats is [Carbon Monoxide Poisoning](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Carbon_Monoxide_Poisoning \"Carbon Monoxide Poisoning\"). Boats designed for wake surfing direct the boat exhaust downward into the propeller stream, pushing the exhaust far away from the rider.\n\nThe U.S. Coast Guard requires all wakesurfers to wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices (PFDs). Many jurisdictions mandate Type III or higher PFDs for wakesurfing activities. Proper safety equipment also includes a designated spotter in the boat and adherence to minimum water depth requirements of at least 9 feet.\"[\\[7\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-SafetyReq-7)\n\nInboard ski or wakeboard boats[\\[8\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-8) are the most popular choice for this sport as the propeller is under the boat, and is less likely to make contact with the rider. Owners of inboard boats place [ballast](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ballast_tank \"Ballast tank\"), such as water, [lead](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lead \"Lead\") weights, concrete, or other heavy objects in different sections of the boat in order to weight the boat down and create a larger wake. The best weight configuration for wakesurfing is to place the majority of the weight near the back corner side the surfer is surfing on.[\\[9\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-9) The deeper the boat is in the water, the bigger the wake will be overall. In addition, one will want to place a larger amount at the stern of the boat on the side which the rider is riding. This will ramp the wake up on the side the rider is riding and wash out the opposite side.[\\[10\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-10) A rope length of 2.43 to 3.04 meters (8.0 to 10.0 ft) is recommended. Wakesurf-intended ropes are generally 6.1 meters (20 ft) long, making it ideal for boats that have a tower set-up. Long ski and wakeboard ropes can become hazardous for wakesurfing, because it usually involves winding up the rope or tying unnecessary knots. Wakesurfing speeds generally range from 10-12 mph.\n\n## Environmental impact and regulations\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Wakesurfing&action=edit&section=5 \"Edit section: Environmental impact and regulations\")\\]\n\nWakesurfing has faced increased regulatory scrutiny due to environmental concerns. The larger wakes created by ballasted boats can cause shoreline erosion and disturb aquatic ecosystems. Many jurisdictions have implemented restrictions requiring wakesurfing to occur in deeper waters and at specified distances from shore.[\\[11\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-WakeRegs-11)\n\nSome areas have seasonal restrictions during fish spawning periods, and ballast systems require cleaning protocols to prevent the spread of [aquatic invasive species](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Aquatic_invasive_species&action=edit&redlink=1 \"Aquatic invasive species (page does not exist)\") between water bodies.\n\n## Notable wakesurfers\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Wakesurfing&action=edit&section=6 \"Edit section: Notable wakesurfers\")\\]\n\n- [Ashley Kidd](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ashley_Kidd \"Ashley Kidd\"), winner of the 2014 and 2015 World Wake Surf Championships (pro women's division)[\\[12\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-12)[\\[13\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-13)\n- [Jake Caster](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jake_Caster \"Jake Caster\"), winner of the 2017 World Wake Surf Championships (pro men's skim division), runner-up 2018 World Wake Surf Championships (pro men's skim division) and placed 3rd in 2019 World Wake Surf Championships (pro men's surf division)\n- [Connor Burns](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Connor_Burns&action=edit&redlink=1 \"Connor Burns (page does not exist)\"), 2019 & 2018 World Champion Pro Men's wake surfer; 2017 World Champion Amateur Men's wake surfer.[\\[14\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-14)\n- Drew Danielo, 7X World Champion and recipient of the Legend Award at the 2019 World Championships.[\\[15\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-15)\n\nRecent World Wake Surfing Championship winners include competitors from the 2020-2024 events, with the sport continuing to grow internationally through organizations like the Competitive Wake Surf Association.[\\[16\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-RecentChamps-16)\n\nThe sport has seen increased participation from professional athletes across multiple disciplines, including former skimboarders and traditional surfers adapting their skills to boat-generated wakes.\n\n“\\* Ashley Kidd, pro women’s skim world champion, 2014 & 2015.[\\[17\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-WWSC2015-17)”\n\nMany riders perform a wide array of maneuvers or specifically named 'tricks' while wakesurfing, with most owing their origins to surfing, skating (both vert and street) and snowboarding, Some of the most well-known tricks are:\n\n- **Pumping** – Turning up and down the face of the wake to gain speed.\n- **Stalling** – Applying pressure to the back foot to slow down or “stall”.\n- **Floater –** When a rider and board “floats” on top of the wake.\n- **Lip slide –** Just like a floater, but the board is sideways.\n- **Spray –** Gouging into the face of the wake to create the water under the rider to explode and spray.\n- **Fire hydrant –** Placing one hand on the board and taking the front foot off.\n- **Posing –** Doing hand and body positions while riding for cool style points.\n- **Hang 5 –** Rider extends front foot (toes) over front of board.\n- **Rail grabs** – Grabbing the board's rail while the board is on the wake – one or both hands.\n- **Cutbacks** – Bashing off the lip of the wake with the board – the more extreme and risky the better.\n- **Paddle back in** – Going to the extreme rear of the wake, throwing down on the board and paddling back into the power zone. This can also be done by pulling the outside rail of the board to bring it back to the power zone.\n- **Tubing it** – Throwing down on the board and sliding back into the tube until covered up – the deeper the better, and then popping out and standing back up on the board.\n- **Switch stance –** Riding with the opposite foot forward.\n- **Airs –** Launching off the lip with board into the air and landing back on the wake (toeside or heelside).\n- **One-hand grab air** – Grabbing one rail of the board while the board is airborne above the wake.\n- **Double Grab Air** – Grabbing both rails of the board while the board is airborne above the wake.\n- **Hang 10** – Rider extends both feet (toes) over end of board.\n- **180 spin** – Spinning 180 on the wake – Board and rider spin.\n- **360 spin –** Spinning 360 on the face of the wake – Board and rider spin.\n- **540 spin** – Rider spins continuously 1 1\/2 times until they are riding switch stance forward.\n- **720 spin** – Rider spins continuously 2 complete 360's.\n- **900 spin** – Rider spins continuously 2 1\/2 times until they are riding switch stance forward.\n- **Air 180 –** Doing an air while spinning 180 the blind direction.\n- **180 air**  **\\-** Doing and air and spinning a 180 in the air and landing in with a switch stance.\n- **Body varial** – Rider does an air and rotates 180º before landing back on the board. The board doesn't spin at all during this trick.\n- **180 shove it** – Spinning just the board 180 under the rider's feet and landing with the board “backwards”.\n- **360 shove it** – Same as a 180 but you spin the board a full 360 under your feet. Note: rider does not spin only the board spins.\n- **540 shove it** – Rider does and air and uses his\/her feet to spin the board a full 540º before landing back on the board.\n- **Big Spin** – Same as a 360 shove-it, only the rider spins a 180 at the same time the board does a 360.\n\nIn 2013, Canadian musician Chris Hau recorded a video in which he plays a song on an acoustic guitar while wakesurfing.[\\[18\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-haustar-18)[\\[19\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-haucross-19)\n\nIn February 2015, Hunter Sims, a professional wakesurfer, received a world record for doing 106 shove-its.[\\[20\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-20)\n\nMany celebrities have taken up the sport with [P!nk](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pink_\\(singer\\) \"Pink (singer)\"), [Julianne Hough](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Julianne_Hough \"Julianne Hough\"), and [Gus Kenworthy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gus_Kenworthy \"Gus Kenworthy\") among the ones spending their summers trying the activity.[\\[21\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-21)\n\nWorld Champion Skimboarder Austin Keen[\\[22\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-22) launched an interview series with celebrities wakesurfing in 2020. His first guest was [Diplo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Diplo \"Diplo\").[\\[23\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-23)\n\n[Kim Kardashian](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kim_Kardashian \"Kim Kardashian\") has tried wakesurfing in 2024 with a legendary rider Austin Keen.[\\[24\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-24)\n\n4 July 2024 [Mark Zuckerberg](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mark_Zuckerberg \"Mark Zuckerberg\") posted on his social media video wakesurfing with USA flag to celebrate [Independence Day](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Independence_Day_\\(United_States\\) \"Independence Day (United States)\").[\\[25\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_note-25)\n\n1. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_ref-1)** [WakeSurfing, Wake Surfing, Wake boarding, WakeSports](http:\/\/www.jfoto.com\/WakeSurfing.htm)\n2. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wakesurfing#cite_ref-2)**\n   [\"Skim and Surf Boards\"](http:\/\/wakesurf.slowdown.tilda.ws\/page44044657.html). *wakesurf.slowdown.tilda.ws*. 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Boilerpipe Text	From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia An example of someone wakesurfing. Wakesurfing Wakesurfing is a water sport in which a person surfs the wake that is created by the boat. Wakesurfers ride without rope, they use it only to be pulled by the boat from the water. [ 1 ] After getting up on the wake, typically by use of a tow rope, the wakesurfers will drop the rope, and ride the steep face below the wave's peak in a fashion reminiscent of surfing. Wakesurfers use special boards, designed specifically for this sport. The origins of wakesurfing are a subject of contention, as various individuals and companies lay claim to its inception. Some assertions trace the roots of boat-surfing or wake-surfing back as far as the 1920s, but there is a lack of credible evidence to support these claims. Visual records and written media from the 1950s and 1960s depict surfers actively riding surfboards behind motorboats in ocean settings. During the mid-1960s, numerous surfboard manufacturers began asserting their involvement in crafting boards specifically designed for riding wakes. The trend of riding surfboards behind boats persisted throughout the 1970s and 1980s. The boards used in this practice gradually evolved into shorter forms, mirroring the progression of shortboards in traditional surfing. As boards became shorter, practitioners drew inspiration from windsurfing and sailboarding by introducing foot-strapping devices on the boards to secure their feet. Utilizing tow ropes and making sharp turns and jumps off wakes gave rise to sports like skurfing, skiboarding, and eventually wakeboarding. The increasing popularity of wakeboarding prompted advancements in watercraft technology to amplify the size of wakes. This development subsequently paved the way for wakesurfing to step into the spotlight. Numerous trailblazers in the sport, including but not limited to figures like Tim Lopes, Jerry Price, Jeff Page, Rick Lee, among others, are recognized for their pivotal roles in shaping modern wakesurfing. The first US design patent for a wakesurf board was granted to Alfonso Corona in 1997. Style and technique [ edit ] In wakesurfing, there are 2 different disciplines, divided by the board type that the rider uses (which affects the style and tricks that are or could be performed). Riders can surf behind the boat using a skim or surf board. Skim style wakesurf boards are characterized by their smaller size, typically featuring a narrower profile and less buoyancy compared to surf style boards. These boards are designed to mimic the feel of skimboarding and are favored by riders who enjoy technical tricks, limitless spins, and shove maneuvers. This style of riding is probably even closer to skate boarding than historical ocean surfing. [ 2 ] Surf style wakesurf boards were originally designed to emulate the feel of traditional surfing , with a focus on carving and riding the face of the wave. Modern surf style wakesurfing has evolved beyond traditional carving techniques, with riders now incorporating diverse stances and aerial maneuvers from various board sports disciplines. Surf boards are typically larger and more buoyant than skim style boards, offering better stability while riders push the boundaries of aerial tricks. [ 3 ] Boats without proper exhaust routing can expose the rider to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. Inboard ski-style boats direct exhaust beneath the hull, reducing CO risk.” [ 4 ] With the rise of wakesurfing in recent years many individuals have attempted surfing behind boats ill-equipped to wakesurf. Boats with outboard motors or sterndrive propulsion are not suited for wake surfing and lead to heighted risk, possible maiming or even death . [ 5 ] The only types of boats safe to surf behind are direct drive or V-drive boats, this is because the propeller is located far beneath the boat rather than behind the boat. [ 6 ] Another risk associated with ill-equipped boats is Carbon Monoxide Poisoning . Boats designed for wake surfing direct the boat exhaust downward into the propeller stream, pushing the exhaust far away from the rider. The U.S. Coast Guard requires all wakesurfers to wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices (PFDs). Many jurisdictions mandate Type III or higher PFDs for wakesurfing activities. Proper safety equipment also includes a designated spotter in the boat and adherence to minimum water depth requirements of at least 9 feet." [ 7 ] Inboard ski or wakeboard boats [ 8 ] are the most popular choice for this sport as the propeller is under the boat, and is less likely to make contact with the rider. Owners of inboard boats place ballast , such as water, lead weights, concrete, or other heavy objects in different sections of the boat in order to weight the boat down and create a larger wake. The best weight configuration for wakesurfing is to place the majority of the weight near the back corner side the surfer is surfing on. [ 9 ] The deeper the boat is in the water, the bigger the wake will be overall. In addition, one will want to place a larger amount at the stern of the boat on the side which the rider is riding. This will ramp the wake up on the side the rider is riding and wash out the opposite side. [ 10 ] A rope length of 2.43 to 3.04 meters (8.0 to 10.0 ft) is recommended. Wakesurf-intended ropes are generally 6.1 meters (20 ft) long, making it ideal for boats that have a tower set-up. Long ski and wakeboard ropes can become hazardous for wakesurfing, because it usually involves winding up the rope or tying unnecessary knots. Wakesurfing speeds generally range from 10-12 mph. Environmental impact and regulations [ edit ] Wakesurfing has faced increased regulatory scrutiny due to environmental concerns. The larger wakes created by ballasted boats can cause shoreline erosion and disturb aquatic ecosystems. Many jurisdictions have implemented restrictions requiring wakesurfing to occur in deeper waters and at specified distances from shore. [ 11 ] Some areas have seasonal restrictions during fish spawning periods, and ballast systems require cleaning protocols to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species between water bodies. Notable wakesurfers [ edit ] Ashley Kidd , winner of the 2014 and 2015 World Wake Surf Championships (pro women's division) [ 12 ] [ 13 ] Jake Caster , winner of the 2017 World Wake Surf Championships (pro men's skim division), runner-up 2018 World Wake Surf Championships (pro men's skim division) and placed 3rd in 2019 World Wake Surf Championships (pro men's surf division) Connor Burns , 2019 & 2018 World Champion Pro Men's wake surfer; 2017 World Champion Amateur Men's wake surfer. [ 14 ] Drew Danielo, 7X World Champion and recipient of the Legend Award at the 2019 World Championships. [ 15 ] Recent World Wake Surfing Championship winners include competitors from the 2020-2024 events, with the sport continuing to grow internationally through organizations like the Competitive Wake Surf Association. [ 16 ] The sport has seen increased participation from professional athletes across multiple disciplines, including former skimboarders and traditional surfers adapting their skills to boat-generated wakes. “* Ashley Kidd, pro women’s skim world champion, 2014 & 2015. [ 17 ] ” Many riders perform a wide array of maneuvers or specifically named 'tricks' while wakesurfing, with most owing their origins to surfing, skating (both vert and street) and snowboarding, Some of the most well-known tricks are: Pumping – Turning up and down the face of the wake to gain speed. Stalling – Applying pressure to the back foot to slow down or “stall”. Floater – When a rider and board “floats” on top of the wake. Lip slide – Just like a floater, but the board is sideways. Spray – Gouging into the face of the wake to create the water under the rider to explode and spray. Fire hydrant – Placing one hand on the board and taking the front foot off. Posing – Doing hand and body positions while riding for cool style points. Hang 5 – Rider extends front foot (toes) over front of board. Rail grabs – Grabbing the board's rail while the board is on the wake – one or both hands. Cutbacks – Bashing off the lip of the wake with the board – the more extreme and risky the better. Paddle back in – Going to the extreme rear of the wake, throwing down on the board and paddling back into the power zone. This can also be done by pulling the outside rail of the board to bring it back to the power zone. Tubing it – Throwing down on the board and sliding back into the tube until covered up – the deeper the better, and then popping out and standing back up on the board. Switch stance – Riding with the opposite foot forward. Airs – Launching off the lip with board into the air and landing back on the wake (toeside or heelside). One-hand grab air – Grabbing one rail of the board while the board is airborne above the wake. Double Grab Air – Grabbing both rails of the board while the board is airborne above the wake. Hang 10 – Rider extends both feet (toes) over end of board. 180 spin – Spinning 180 on the wake – Board and rider spin. 360 spin – Spinning 360 on the face of the wake – Board and rider spin. 540 spin – Rider spins continuously 1 1/2 times until they are riding switch stance forward. 720 spin – Rider spins continuously 2 complete 360's. 900 spin – Rider spins continuously 2 1/2 times until they are riding switch stance forward. Air 180 – Doing an air while spinning 180 the blind direction. 180 air - Doing and air and spinning a 180 in the air and landing in with a switch stance. Body varial – Rider does an air and rotates 180º before landing back on the board. The board doesn't spin at all during this trick. 180 shove it – Spinning just the board 180 under the rider's feet and landing with the board “backwards”. 360 shove it – Same as a 180 but you spin the board a full 360 under your feet. Note: rider does not spin only the board spins. 540 shove it – Rider does and air and uses his/her feet to spin the board a full 540º before landing back on the board. Big Spin – Same as a 360 shove-it, only the rider spins a 180 at the same time the board does a 360. In 2013, Canadian musician Chris Hau recorded a video in which he plays a song on an acoustic guitar while wakesurfing. [ 18 ] [ 19 ] In February 2015, Hunter Sims, a professional wakesurfer, received a world record for doing 106 shove-its. [ 20 ] Many celebrities have taken up the sport with P!nk , Julianne Hough , and Gus Kenworthy among the ones spending their summers trying the activity. [ 21 ] World Champion Skimboarder Austin Keen [ 22 ] launched an interview series with celebrities wakesurfing in 2020. His first guest was Diplo . [ 23 ] Kim Kardashian has tried wakesurfing in 2024 with a legendary rider Austin Keen. [ 24 ] 4 July 2024 Mark Zuckerberg posted on his social media video wakesurfing with USA flag to celebrate Independence Day . [ 25 ] ^ WakeSurfing, Wake Surfing, Wake boarding, WakeSports ^ "Skim and Surf Boards" . wakesurf.slowdown.tilda.ws . Retrieved 2025-01-14 . ^ "Skim and Surf Boards" . wakesurf.slowdown.tilda.ws . Retrieved 2025-01-14 . ^ “Carbon Monoxide and Your Boat,” U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Division, https://www.uscgboating.org/recreational-boaters/co-safety (accessed 4 August 2025). ^ "Can You Wakesurf Behind Any Boat? No, You Can't, Here's Why" . 3 October 2019. ^ "Wakesurfing: How to surf on the lake safely" . 27 July 2018. ^ "Life Jacket Guide: Top Tips for Fit and Safety," Discover Boating, https://www.discoverboating.com/ownership/safety/life-jackets (accessed 7 August 2025). ^ wakeboard boats ^ WakeMAKERS (31 May 2011). "Weight Your Boat for Wakesurfing" . Retrieved 4 April 2014 . ^ Fly High. "How to Weigh a V-Drive Ski/Wakeboard Boat" (PDF) . Retrieved 2 November 2011 . ^ "Wake Boat Legislation Update," Watershed Foundation, March 25, 2025. ^ Boarders (October 6, 2014). 2014 World Wake Surf Championship, Las Vegas" . Retrieved 22 July 2016. ^ Centurion Boats (October 2015). "The 2015 World Wake Surfing Championship presented by GM Marine Completes Three Days of Amazing Wake Surfing Competition" Archived 2016-08-26 at the Wayback Machine . Retrieved 22 July 2016 ^ Centurionboats.com September 8, 2019 The 2019 Centurion Boats World Wake Surf Championship Comes to a Close [1] ^ "Drew Danielo" . Phase 5 Wakesurf Boards . Retrieved 2021-03-18 . ^ "2020 World Wake Surfing Championships Recap," Centurion Boats, October 6, 2020. ^ “2015 World Wake Surf Championships Results,” Competitive Wake Surf Association, https://cwsa.org/results/2015 (accessed 4 August 2025). ^ Mills, Carys (2 August 2013). "Does this wake-surfing singer have what it takes to go viral?" . Toronto Star . Retrieved 17 September 2013 . ^ Cross, Alan (1 August 2013). "Canadian Dude Sings, Plays Guitar and Surfs AT THE SAME TIME" . AlanCross . Retrieved 17 September 2013 . ^ "Most consecutive wakesurfing shove its" . Guinness World Records . Retrieved 2016-10-24 . ^ "Wakesurfing Stars – What A Ride!" . TMZ . 19 September 2020 . Retrieved 2021-06-01 . ^ "About Austin Keen - World Champion Skimboarder Professional" . AK Companies . Retrieved 2021-06-01 . ^ "Austin Keen and Diplo \| Celebrity Surf Series" . Unleashed Wake Mag . 2020-01-21 . Retrieved 2021-06-01 . ^ "Instagram" . www.instagram.com . Retrieved 2025-01-14 . ^ "Instagram" . www.instagram.com . Retrieved 2025-01-14 . Competitive Wake Surf Association World Wake Surf Championship www.prowakesurfer.com
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Wakesurfing Wakesurfing is a [water sport](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_sport_\(recreation\) "Water sport (recreation)") in which a person surfs the [wake](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wake_\(physics\) "Wake (physics)") that is created by the boat. Wakesurfers ride without rope, they use it only to be pulled by the boat from the water.[\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-1) After getting up on the wake, typically by use of a tow rope, the wakesurfers will drop the rope, and ride the steep face below the wave's peak in a fashion reminiscent of surfing. Wakesurfers use special boards, designed specifically for this sport. ## History \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wakesurfing&action=edit&section=1 "Edit section: History")\] \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| [![icon](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/99/Question_book-new.svg/60px-Question_book-new.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Question_book-new.svg) \| This section does not [cite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citing_sources "Wikipedia:Citing sources") any [sources](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Verifiability "Wikipedia:Verifiability"). Please help [improve this section](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Wakesurfing "Special:EditPage/Wakesurfing") by [adding citations to reliable sources](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Referencing_for_beginners "Help:Referencing for beginners"). Unsourced material may be challenged and [removed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Verifiability#Burden_of_evidence "Wikipedia:Verifiability"). (April 2023) ([Learn how and when to remove this message](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Maintenance_template_removal "Help:Maintenance template removal")) \| The origins of wakesurfing are a subject of contention, as various individuals and companies lay claim to its inception. Some assertions trace the roots of boat-surfing or wake-surfing back as far as the 1920s, but there is a lack of credible evidence to support these claims. Visual records and written media from the 1950s and 1960s depict surfers actively riding surfboards behind motorboats in ocean settings. During the mid-1960s, numerous surfboard manufacturers began asserting their involvement in crafting boards specifically designed for riding wakes. The trend of riding surfboards behind boats persisted throughout the 1970s and 1980s. The boards used in this practice gradually evolved into shorter forms, mirroring the progression of shortboards in traditional surfing. As boards became shorter, practitioners drew inspiration from windsurfing and sailboarding by introducing foot-strapping devices on the boards to secure their feet. Utilizing tow ropes and making sharp turns and jumps off wakes gave rise to sports like skurfing, skiboarding, and eventually wakeboarding. The increasing popularity of wakeboarding prompted advancements in watercraft technology to amplify the size of wakes. This development subsequently paved the way for wakesurfing to step into the spotlight. Numerous trailblazers in the sport, including but not limited to figures like Tim Lopes, Jerry Price, Jeff Page, Rick Lee, among others, are recognized for their pivotal roles in shaping modern wakesurfing. The first US design patent for a wakesurf board was granted to Alfonso Corona in 1997. ## Style and technique \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wakesurfing&action=edit&section=2 "Edit section: Style and technique")\] In wakesurfing, there are 2 different disciplines, divided by the board type that the rider uses (which affects the style and tricks that are or could be performed). Riders can surf behind the boat using a skim or surf board. Skim style wakesurf boards are characterized by their smaller size, typically featuring a narrower profile and less buoyancy compared to surf style boards. These boards are designed to mimic the feel of skimboarding and are favored by riders who enjoy technical tricks, limitless spins, and shove maneuvers. This style of riding is probably even closer to [skate boarding](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skateboarding "Skateboarding") than historical ocean surfing.[\[2\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-2) Surf style wakesurf boards were originally designed to emulate the feel of traditional [surfing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surfing "Surfing"), with a focus on carving and riding the face of the wave. Modern surf style wakesurfing has evolved beyond traditional carving techniques, with riders now incorporating diverse stances and aerial maneuvers from various board sports disciplines. Surf boards are typically larger and more buoyant than skim style boards, offering better stability while riders push the boundaries of aerial tricks.[\[3\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-3) ## Dangers \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wakesurfing&action=edit&section=3 "Edit section: Dangers")\] Boats without proper exhaust routing can expose the rider to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. Inboard ski-style boats direct exhaust beneath the hull, reducing CO risk.”[\[4\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-USCGCO-4) With the rise of wakesurfing in recent years many individuals have attempted surfing behind boats ill-equipped to wakesurf. Boats with [outboard motors](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outboard_motors "Outboard motors") or [sterndrive](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sterndrive "Sterndrive") propulsion are not suited for wake surfing and lead to heighted risk, possible [maiming](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maiming "Maiming") or even [death](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death "Death").[\[5\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-5) The only types of boats safe to surf behind are direct drive or V-drive boats, this is because the propeller is located far beneath the boat rather than behind the boat.[\[6\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-6) Another risk associated with ill-equipped boats is [Carbon Monoxide Poisoning](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_Monoxide_Poisoning "Carbon Monoxide Poisoning"). Boats designed for wake surfing direct the boat exhaust downward into the propeller stream, pushing the exhaust far away from the rider. The U.S. Coast Guard requires all wakesurfers to wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices (PFDs). Many jurisdictions mandate Type III or higher PFDs for wakesurfing activities. Proper safety equipment also includes a designated spotter in the boat and adherence to minimum water depth requirements of at least 9 feet."[\[7\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-SafetyReq-7) ## Boat setup \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wakesurfing&action=edit&section=4 "Edit section: Boat setup")\] Inboard ski or wakeboard boats[\[8\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-8) are the most popular choice for this sport as the propeller is under the boat, and is less likely to make contact with the rider. Owners of inboard boats place [ballast](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballast_tank "Ballast tank"), such as water, [lead](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead "Lead") weights, concrete, or other heavy objects in different sections of the boat in order to weight the boat down and create a larger wake. The best weight configuration for wakesurfing is to place the majority of the weight near the back corner side the surfer is surfing on.[\[9\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-9) The deeper the boat is in the water, the bigger the wake will be overall. In addition, one will want to place a larger amount at the stern of the boat on the side which the rider is riding. This will ramp the wake up on the side the rider is riding and wash out the opposite side.[\[10\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-10) A rope length of 2.43 to 3.04 meters (8.0 to 10.0 ft) is recommended. Wakesurf-intended ropes are generally 6.1 meters (20 ft) long, making it ideal for boats that have a tower set-up. Long ski and wakeboard ropes can become hazardous for wakesurfing, because it usually involves winding up the rope or tying unnecessary knots. Wakesurfing speeds generally range from 10-12 mph. ## Environmental impact and regulations \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wakesurfing&action=edit&section=5 "Edit section: Environmental impact and regulations")\] Wakesurfing has faced increased regulatory scrutiny due to environmental concerns. The larger wakes created by ballasted boats can cause shoreline erosion and disturb aquatic ecosystems. Many jurisdictions have implemented restrictions requiring wakesurfing to occur in deeper waters and at specified distances from shore.[\[11\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-WakeRegs-11) Some areas have seasonal restrictions during fish spawning periods, and ballast systems require cleaning protocols to prevent the spread of [aquatic invasive species](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aquatic_invasive_species&action=edit&redlink=1 "Aquatic invasive species (page does not exist)") between water bodies. ## Notable wakesurfers \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wakesurfing&action=edit&section=6 "Edit section: Notable wakesurfers")\] - [Ashley Kidd](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashley_Kidd "Ashley Kidd"), winner of the 2014 and 2015 World Wake Surf Championships (pro women's division)[\[12\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-12)[\[13\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-13) - [Jake Caster](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jake_Caster "Jake Caster"), winner of the 2017 World Wake Surf Championships (pro men's skim division), runner-up 2018 World Wake Surf Championships (pro men's skim division) and placed 3rd in 2019 World Wake Surf Championships (pro men's surf division) - [Connor Burns](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Connor_Burns&action=edit&redlink=1 "Connor Burns (page does not exist)"), 2019 & 2018 World Champion Pro Men's wake surfer; 2017 World Champion Amateur Men's wake surfer.[\[14\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-14) - Drew Danielo, 7X World Champion and recipient of the Legend Award at the 2019 World Championships.[\[15\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-15) Recent World Wake Surfing Championship winners include competitors from the 2020-2024 events, with the sport continuing to grow internationally through organizations like the Competitive Wake Surf Association.[\[16\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-RecentChamps-16) The sport has seen increased participation from professional athletes across multiple disciplines, including former skimboarders and traditional surfers adapting their skills to boat-generated wakes. “\* Ashley Kidd, pro women’s skim world champion, 2014 & 2015.[\[17\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-WWSC2015-17)” ## Trick list \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wakesurfing&action=edit&section=7 "Edit section: Trick list")\] Many riders perform a wide array of maneuvers or specifically named 'tricks' while wakesurfing, with most owing their origins to surfing, skating (both vert and street) and snowboarding, Some of the most well-known tricks are: \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| [![icon](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/99/Question_book-new.svg/60px-Question_book-new.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Question_book-new.svg) \| This section does not [cite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citing_sources "Wikipedia:Citing sources") any [sources](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Verifiability "Wikipedia:Verifiability"). 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(June 2019) ([Learn how and when to remove this message](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Maintenance_template_removal "Help:Maintenance template removal")) \| - Pumping – Turning up and down the face of the wake to gain speed. - Stalling – Applying pressure to the back foot to slow down or “stall”. - Floater – When a rider and board “floats” on top of the wake. - Lip slide – Just like a floater, but the board is sideways. - Spray – Gouging into the face of the wake to create the water under the rider to explode and spray. - Fire hydrant – Placing one hand on the board and taking the front foot off. - Posing – Doing hand and body positions while riding for cool style points. - Hang 5 – Rider extends front foot (toes) over front of board. - Rail grabs – Grabbing the board's rail while the board is on the wake – one or both hands. - Cutbacks – Bashing off the lip of the wake with the board – the more extreme and risky the better. - Paddle back in – Going to the extreme rear of the wake, throwing down on the board and paddling back into the power zone. This can also be done by pulling the outside rail of the board to bring it back to the power zone. - Tubing it – Throwing down on the board and sliding back into the tube until covered up – the deeper the better, and then popping out and standing back up on the board. - Switch stance – Riding with the opposite foot forward. - Airs – Launching off the lip with board into the air and landing back on the wake (toeside or heelside). - One-hand grab air – Grabbing one rail of the board while the board is airborne above the wake. - Double Grab Air – Grabbing both rails of the board while the board is airborne above the wake. - Hang 10 – Rider extends both feet (toes) over end of board. - 180 spin – Spinning 180 on the wake – Board and rider spin. - 360 spin – Spinning 360 on the face of the wake – Board and rider spin. - 540 spin – Rider spins continuously 1 1/2 times until they are riding switch stance forward. - 720 spin – Rider spins continuously 2 complete 360's. - 900 spin – Rider spins continuously 2 1/2 times until they are riding switch stance forward. - Air 180 – Doing an air while spinning 180 the blind direction. - 180 air \- Doing and air and spinning a 180 in the air and landing in with a switch stance. - Body varial – Rider does an air and rotates 180º before landing back on the board. The board doesn't spin at all during this trick. - 180 shove it – Spinning just the board 180 under the rider's feet and landing with the board “backwards”. - 360 shove it – Same as a 180 but you spin the board a full 360 under your feet. Note: rider does not spin only the board spins. - 540 shove it – Rider does and air and uses his/her feet to spin the board a full 540º before landing back on the board. - Big Spin – Same as a 360 shove-it, only the rider spins a 180 at the same time the board does a 360. ## In popular culture \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wakesurfing&action=edit&section=8 "Edit section: In popular culture")\] In 2013, Canadian musician Chris Hau recorded a video in which he plays a song on an acoustic guitar while wakesurfing.[\[18\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-haustar-18)[\[19\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-haucross-19) In February 2015, Hunter Sims, a professional wakesurfer, received a world record for doing 106 shove-its.[\[20\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-20) Many celebrities have taken up the sport with [P!nk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_\(singer\) "Pink (singer)"), [Julianne Hough](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julianne_Hough "Julianne Hough"), and [Gus Kenworthy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gus_Kenworthy "Gus Kenworthy") among the ones spending their summers trying the activity.[\[21\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-21) World Champion Skimboarder Austin Keen[\[22\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-22) launched an interview series with celebrities wakesurfing in 2020. His first guest was [Diplo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diplo "Diplo").[\[23\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-23) [Kim Kardashian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Kardashian "Kim Kardashian") has tried wakesurfing in 2024 with a legendary rider Austin Keen.[\[24\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-24) 4 July 2024 [Mark Zuckerberg](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Zuckerberg "Mark Zuckerberg") posted on his social media video wakesurfing with USA flag to celebrate [Independence Day](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day_\(United_States\) "Independence Day (United States)").[\[25\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-25) ## References \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wakesurfing&action=edit&section=9 "Edit section: References")\] 1. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_ref-1) [WakeSurfing, Wake Surfing, Wake boarding, WakeSports](http://www.jfoto.com/WakeSurfing.htm) 2. 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Readable Markdown	From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/99/Wakesurfing%2C_Niederkassel_%28LRM_20240630_132142%29.jpg/250px-Wakesurfing%2C_Niederkassel_%28LRM_20240630_132142%29.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Wakesurfing,_Niederkassel_\(LRM_20240630_132142\).jpg) An example of someone wakesurfing. Wakesurfing Wakesurfing is a [water sport](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_sport_\(recreation\) "Water sport (recreation)") in which a person surfs the [wake](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wake_\(physics\) "Wake (physics)") that is created by the boat. Wakesurfers ride without rope, they use it only to be pulled by the boat from the water.[\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-1) After getting up on the wake, typically by use of a tow rope, the wakesurfers will drop the rope, and ride the steep face below the wave's peak in a fashion reminiscent of surfing. Wakesurfers use special boards, designed specifically for this sport. The origins of wakesurfing are a subject of contention, as various individuals and companies lay claim to its inception. Some assertions trace the roots of boat-surfing or wake-surfing back as far as the 1920s, but there is a lack of credible evidence to support these claims. Visual records and written media from the 1950s and 1960s depict surfers actively riding surfboards behind motorboats in ocean settings. During the mid-1960s, numerous surfboard manufacturers began asserting their involvement in crafting boards specifically designed for riding wakes. The trend of riding surfboards behind boats persisted throughout the 1970s and 1980s. The boards used in this practice gradually evolved into shorter forms, mirroring the progression of shortboards in traditional surfing. As boards became shorter, practitioners drew inspiration from windsurfing and sailboarding by introducing foot-strapping devices on the boards to secure their feet. Utilizing tow ropes and making sharp turns and jumps off wakes gave rise to sports like skurfing, skiboarding, and eventually wakeboarding. The increasing popularity of wakeboarding prompted advancements in watercraft technology to amplify the size of wakes. This development subsequently paved the way for wakesurfing to step into the spotlight. Numerous trailblazers in the sport, including but not limited to figures like Tim Lopes, Jerry Price, Jeff Page, Rick Lee, among others, are recognized for their pivotal roles in shaping modern wakesurfing. The first US design patent for a wakesurf board was granted to Alfonso Corona in 1997. ## Style and technique \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wakesurfing&action=edit&section=2 "Edit section: Style and technique")\] In wakesurfing, there are 2 different disciplines, divided by the board type that the rider uses (which affects the style and tricks that are or could be performed). Riders can surf behind the boat using a skim or surf board. Skim style wakesurf boards are characterized by their smaller size, typically featuring a narrower profile and less buoyancy compared to surf style boards. These boards are designed to mimic the feel of skimboarding and are favored by riders who enjoy technical tricks, limitless spins, and shove maneuvers. This style of riding is probably even closer to [skate boarding](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skateboarding "Skateboarding") than historical ocean surfing.[\[2\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-2) Surf style wakesurf boards were originally designed to emulate the feel of traditional [surfing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surfing "Surfing"), with a focus on carving and riding the face of the wave. Modern surf style wakesurfing has evolved beyond traditional carving techniques, with riders now incorporating diverse stances and aerial maneuvers from various board sports disciplines. Surf boards are typically larger and more buoyant than skim style boards, offering better stability while riders push the boundaries of aerial tricks.[\[3\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-3) Boats without proper exhaust routing can expose the rider to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. Inboard ski-style boats direct exhaust beneath the hull, reducing CO risk.”[\[4\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-USCGCO-4) With the rise of wakesurfing in recent years many individuals have attempted surfing behind boats ill-equipped to wakesurf. Boats with [outboard motors](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outboard_motors "Outboard motors") or [sterndrive](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sterndrive "Sterndrive") propulsion are not suited for wake surfing and lead to heighted risk, possible [maiming](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maiming "Maiming") or even [death](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death "Death").[\[5\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-5) The only types of boats safe to surf behind are direct drive or V-drive boats, this is because the propeller is located far beneath the boat rather than behind the boat.[\[6\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-6) Another risk associated with ill-equipped boats is [Carbon Monoxide Poisoning](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_Monoxide_Poisoning "Carbon Monoxide Poisoning"). Boats designed for wake surfing direct the boat exhaust downward into the propeller stream, pushing the exhaust far away from the rider. The U.S. Coast Guard requires all wakesurfers to wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices (PFDs). Many jurisdictions mandate Type III or higher PFDs for wakesurfing activities. Proper safety equipment also includes a designated spotter in the boat and adherence to minimum water depth requirements of at least 9 feet."[\[7\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-SafetyReq-7) Inboard ski or wakeboard boats[\[8\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-8) are the most popular choice for this sport as the propeller is under the boat, and is less likely to make contact with the rider. Owners of inboard boats place [ballast](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballast_tank "Ballast tank"), such as water, [lead](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead "Lead") weights, concrete, or other heavy objects in different sections of the boat in order to weight the boat down and create a larger wake. The best weight configuration for wakesurfing is to place the majority of the weight near the back corner side the surfer is surfing on.[\[9\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-9) The deeper the boat is in the water, the bigger the wake will be overall. In addition, one will want to place a larger amount at the stern of the boat on the side which the rider is riding. This will ramp the wake up on the side the rider is riding and wash out the opposite side.[\[10\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-10) A rope length of 2.43 to 3.04 meters (8.0 to 10.0 ft) is recommended. Wakesurf-intended ropes are generally 6.1 meters (20 ft) long, making it ideal for boats that have a tower set-up. Long ski and wakeboard ropes can become hazardous for wakesurfing, because it usually involves winding up the rope or tying unnecessary knots. Wakesurfing speeds generally range from 10-12 mph. ## Environmental impact and regulations \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wakesurfing&action=edit&section=5 "Edit section: Environmental impact and regulations")\] Wakesurfing has faced increased regulatory scrutiny due to environmental concerns. The larger wakes created by ballasted boats can cause shoreline erosion and disturb aquatic ecosystems. Many jurisdictions have implemented restrictions requiring wakesurfing to occur in deeper waters and at specified distances from shore.[\[11\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-WakeRegs-11) Some areas have seasonal restrictions during fish spawning periods, and ballast systems require cleaning protocols to prevent the spread of [aquatic invasive species](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aquatic_invasive_species&action=edit&redlink=1 "Aquatic invasive species (page does not exist)") between water bodies. ## Notable wakesurfers \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wakesurfing&action=edit&section=6 "Edit section: Notable wakesurfers")\] - [Ashley Kidd](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashley_Kidd "Ashley Kidd"), winner of the 2014 and 2015 World Wake Surf Championships (pro women's division)[\[12\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-12)[\[13\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-13) - [Jake Caster](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jake_Caster "Jake Caster"), winner of the 2017 World Wake Surf Championships (pro men's skim division), runner-up 2018 World Wake Surf Championships (pro men's skim division) and placed 3rd in 2019 World Wake Surf Championships (pro men's surf division) - [Connor Burns](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Connor_Burns&action=edit&redlink=1 "Connor Burns (page does not exist)"), 2019 & 2018 World Champion Pro Men's wake surfer; 2017 World Champion Amateur Men's wake surfer.[\[14\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-14) - Drew Danielo, 7X World Champion and recipient of the Legend Award at the 2019 World Championships.[\[15\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-15) Recent World Wake Surfing Championship winners include competitors from the 2020-2024 events, with the sport continuing to grow internationally through organizations like the Competitive Wake Surf Association.[\[16\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-RecentChamps-16) The sport has seen increased participation from professional athletes across multiple disciplines, including former skimboarders and traditional surfers adapting their skills to boat-generated wakes. “\* Ashley Kidd, pro women’s skim world champion, 2014 & 2015.[\[17\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-WWSC2015-17)” Many riders perform a wide array of maneuvers or specifically named 'tricks' while wakesurfing, with most owing their origins to surfing, skating (both vert and street) and snowboarding, Some of the most well-known tricks are: - Pumping – Turning up and down the face of the wake to gain speed. - Stalling – Applying pressure to the back foot to slow down or “stall”. - Floater – When a rider and board “floats” on top of the wake. - Lip slide – Just like a floater, but the board is sideways. - Spray – Gouging into the face of the wake to create the water under the rider to explode and spray. - Fire hydrant – Placing one hand on the board and taking the front foot off. - Posing – Doing hand and body positions while riding for cool style points. - Hang 5 – Rider extends front foot (toes) over front of board. - Rail grabs – Grabbing the board's rail while the board is on the wake – one or both hands. - Cutbacks – Bashing off the lip of the wake with the board – the more extreme and risky the better. - Paddle back in – Going to the extreme rear of the wake, throwing down on the board and paddling back into the power zone. This can also be done by pulling the outside rail of the board to bring it back to the power zone. - Tubing it – Throwing down on the board and sliding back into the tube until covered up – the deeper the better, and then popping out and standing back up on the board. - Switch stance – Riding with the opposite foot forward. - Airs – Launching off the lip with board into the air and landing back on the wake (toeside or heelside). - One-hand grab air – Grabbing one rail of the board while the board is airborne above the wake. - Double Grab Air – Grabbing both rails of the board while the board is airborne above the wake. - Hang 10 – Rider extends both feet (toes) over end of board. - 180 spin – Spinning 180 on the wake – Board and rider spin. - 360 spin – Spinning 360 on the face of the wake – Board and rider spin. - 540 spin – Rider spins continuously 1 1/2 times until they are riding switch stance forward. - 720 spin – Rider spins continuously 2 complete 360's. - 900 spin – Rider spins continuously 2 1/2 times until they are riding switch stance forward. - Air 180 – Doing an air while spinning 180 the blind direction. - 180 air \- Doing and air and spinning a 180 in the air and landing in with a switch stance. - Body varial – Rider does an air and rotates 180º before landing back on the board. The board doesn't spin at all during this trick. - 180 shove it – Spinning just the board 180 under the rider's feet and landing with the board “backwards”. - 360 shove it – Same as a 180 but you spin the board a full 360 under your feet. Note: rider does not spin only the board spins. - 540 shove it – Rider does and air and uses his/her feet to spin the board a full 540º before landing back on the board. - Big Spin – Same as a 360 shove-it, only the rider spins a 180 at the same time the board does a 360. In 2013, Canadian musician Chris Hau recorded a video in which he plays a song on an acoustic guitar while wakesurfing.[\[18\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-haustar-18)[\[19\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-haucross-19) In February 2015, Hunter Sims, a professional wakesurfer, received a world record for doing 106 shove-its.[\[20\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-20) Many celebrities have taken up the sport with [P!nk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_\(singer\) "Pink (singer)"), [Julianne Hough](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julianne_Hough "Julianne Hough"), and [Gus Kenworthy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gus_Kenworthy "Gus Kenworthy") among the ones spending their summers trying the activity.[\[21\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-21) World Champion Skimboarder Austin Keen[\[22\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-22) launched an interview series with celebrities wakesurfing in 2020. His first guest was [Diplo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diplo "Diplo").[\[23\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-23) [Kim Kardashian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Kardashian "Kim Kardashian") has tried wakesurfing in 2024 with a legendary rider Austin Keen.[\[24\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-24) 4 July 2024 [Mark Zuckerberg](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Zuckerberg "Mark Zuckerberg") posted on his social media video wakesurfing with USA flag to celebrate [Independence Day](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day_\(United_States\) "Independence Day (United States)").[\[25\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_note-25) 1. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing#cite_ref-1) [WakeSurfing, Wake Surfing, Wake boarding, WakeSports](http://www.jfoto.com/WakeSurfing.htm) 2. 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