First run of the season done

[Augoose]

On Lake Murray in SC. "They" said the water temp was 70 but I think it was just a bit shy of that. However sunny skies and an 85 degree day made it pretty darn tolerable.

Bit rusty but despite the chop I had some good runs and jumps.

The outside of my front foot kept cramping though. Tried loosening the binding but that didn't help. Should I try opening up the angle of the binding? Right now I've got a pretty much neutral stance with each foot only slightly angled, about 9 degrees each. I'm riding at an intermediate to advanced level and feel very comfortable and stable with the position. However, after about 7-8 minutes, my foot is killing me so I'd gladly switch it up if might help.
Any suggestions?

 

[ThreeMileBayWaker]

Re: First run of the season done

I go 15 degrees duck foot... when I first started to wake boat my theighs would kill me. I added squats into my weekly workout routine and haven't had an issue since. Chop doesn't help the cause, it makes you ride back foot heavy which only stresses your joints/ muscles more. I never get glass to ride on so I am usually 40/60 on my board.

 

[oldjeep]

Re: First run of the season done

70 degree water on an 85 degree day tolerable? LOL, water is about 49 degrees here - air temp was about 50

 

[Augoose]

Re: First run of the season done

I go 15 degrees duck foot... when I first started to wake boat my theighs would kill me. I added squats into my weekly workout routine and haven't had an issue since. Chop doesn't help the cause, it makes you ride back foot heavy which only stresses your joints/ muscles more. I never get glass to ride on so I am usually 40/60 on my board.

I did the same with squats in my workout as well - my back leg was getting beat up quite a bit and the extra squats do help. When you say 40/60, you mean your stance is not centered in the board and instead you are more towards the back end?
thanks!

70 degree water on an 85 degree day tolerable? LOL, water is about 49 degrees here - air temp was about 50

I know, I know - I shouldn't complain! The water temp down here in S.C. is already warmer than where I grew up in Maine in the middle of summer. Also, what kind of Jeep(s) do you run? I've got a '79 CJ7 w/258 that I did a frame off rebuild on a few years back.

 

[oldjeep]

Re: First run of the season done

I know, I know - I shouldn't complain! The water temp down here in S.C. is already warmer than where I grew up in Maine in the middle of summer. Also, what kind of Jeep(s) do you run? I've got a '79 CJ7 w/258 that I did a frame off rebuild on a few years back.

Current one is a 94YJ, old one was a 46 CJ. Bunch of pics here : www.oldjeep.com

 

[Augoose]

Re: First run of the season done

Well done! Even got your own domain name!

Here is mine - took a little while to get the original Golden Eagle decal back on

 

[ThreeMileBayWaker]

Re: First run of the season done

I did the same with squats in my workout as well - my back leg was getting beat up quite a bit and the extra squats do help. When you say 40/60, you mean your stance is not centered in the board and instead you are more towards the back end?
thanks!

Weight ratio.... I put about 60 percent on my back leg and 40 on my front when its choppy. Less chop the more equal of a stance you can do. Go the other way and you'll snag your front lip and face plant, lol

Snowboarding is a different game, .... you go slightly more on your front foot 55/45.