size, the boat's wake, the length of the rope, and how comfortable you are doing it. No wakeboard is easy to ride in rough water, but the bigger ones may handle the waves better. However, its much more fun to wakeboard when the water is smooth and you're not fighting with the big waves all the time. If the water is a little rough, you can always try a slower boat speed.
The way to get airborne is to speed all the way through the wake (WakwWorld). Many people ease up the pull and flatten out the board, which takes most of the tension out of the rope and this reduces the generated force that snaps you into the air. This is called 'loading the line' - building tension on the rope with the pull of your body and the board. Once that tension releases, the force springs you higher and further into the air. Your maximum speed should be
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