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Cable wakeboarding trick

Fakie

Category
Basic
Difficulty
Beginner
Points
8

Fakie means riding or landing in switch stance after a trick. Stay compact and let the board run before adding a hard edge.

Keep the handle low near the lead hip, shoulders parallel to the board, and eyes forward. Avoid twisting your chest open to the cable.

Progression note: build fakie comfort on flat water before using it as a landing for 180s, kickers, or obstacles.

Sources: https://www.cablewakeboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CWWC_wakeboard_tricklist_2022.pdf; https://www.wakeboard-progress.com/en/; https://www.ravesports.com/blogs/life-on-the-lake/7-easy-tricks-for-beginners-wakeboarding-tips

Trick details
Known aliases
F
Taxonomy
Base family
foundation
Landing
fakie
Quick tip
Ride or land switch without twisting open; keep the handle low and close.