BEGINNER LEVEL
Thank you for trying Cable Wakeboarding! Like riding a bike, once you’ve got it, you’ll never look back!
Please note, if you struggle completing this section at a Full Cable, it may be worth enquiring about any slow beginner only sessions or starting on a Straight Line Cable..
BEGINNER ESSENTIALS
THEORY
Safety Warnings & Exclusions
100 Rider XP
Beginner Terminology
100 Rider XP
Kit Guide
100 Rider XP
Course Guide
100 Rider XP
FLAT WATER
Wakeboard Dock Start
100 Rider XPComplete any Wakeboard Dock Start from the Side Quests to be awarded this achievement. You can watch the tutorials in the Beginner Tutorials Course.
Neutral Riding Position
100 Rider XPMaintain a Neutral Riding Position and be signed off by an approved Rookie Roadmap Coach to mark off this achievement. You can watch the tutorial in the Beginner Tutorials Course.
Heelside and Toeside Edging
100 Rider XPMastering Heelside and Toeside Edging is key to being able to round corners. Without mastering these changes in direction, you will be heading for a world of hurt on the corners! You can watch the tutorial in the Beginner Tutorials Course.
Corners
100 Rider XPThe final step to being able to complete laps at a cable park! It is very important not to skip the tutorial, as attempting corners can cause injury if you do not manage the tension and changes of directions necessary. You can watch the tutorial in the Beginner Tutorials Course.
BEGINNER COURSES
Beginner Straight Line Cable Theory
Beginner Full Size Cable Theory
BEGINNER SIDE QUESTS
CABLE KNOWLEDGE
Do you know your Straight Line from your Full Cable?
JACK OF ALL
Master doing laps on all of the rental equipment.
Kneeboarding Dock Start
100 Rider XP
Kneeboarding Corners
100 Rider XP
Water Skiing Dock Start
100 Rider XP
Water Skiing Corners
100 Rider XP
Easy-Up Board Dock Start
100 Rider XP
Easy-Up Board Corners
100 Rider XP
STARTING STRONG
Master both Wakeboard Sitting & Jump Starts.
Wakeboard Sitting Start
100 Rider XP
Wakeboard Jumping Start
100 Rider XPBEGINNER COMPLETION
ESSENTIALS
SIDE QUESTS
ADVANCED BEGINNER
WELCOME TO THE
ADVANCED BEGINNER LEVEL
OF THE ROOKIE ROADMAP!
Please note, you are not ready to use features until you have completed this section.
ADVANCED BEGINNER ESSENTIALS
THEORY
Advanced Beginner Theory
100 Rider XPThe Advanced Beginner Theory Course consists only of the terminology that will be used during this level. You can start or continue the Advanced Beginner Theory Course to complete this achievement.
FLAT WATER
Frontside Powerslides
100 Rider XPMastering Frontside Powerslides is the first step towards riding switch. Without mastering this basic board control you will get bored fast! You can watch the tutorial in the Advanced Beginner Tutorials Course.
Backside Powerslides
100 Rider XPMastering basic board control is very important, and avoiding catching a back edge is part of the process. You can watch the tutorial in the Advanced Beginner Tutorials Course.
Surface Frontside 180s
100 Rider XPRiding both stances frequently will ensure that you are able to learn more trick variants faster, being able to switch positions is the first step. You can watch the tutorial in the Advanced Beginner Tutorials Course.
Switch Edging
100 Rider XPRiding switch can feel like you've just taken a few steps back at first, but mastering riding both ways at this point will stop your progression stalling later. You can watch the tutorial in the Advanced Beginner Tutorials Course.
Switch Lap
100 Rider XPIf you've been following the Rookie Roadmap diligently, it will not take you long to get a coach to sign you off on this skill when you can complete three consecutive laps without switching out on the corners. You can watch the tutorial in the Advanced Beginner Tutorials Course.
Ollies
100 Rider XPBefore even thinking about going near the wakeboarding features, let's make sure you can handle a few small jumps on the water (away from the plastic). You can watch the tutorial in the Advanced Beginner Tutorials Course.
Ollie Frontside 180s
100 Rider XPThis is really the last test of the Advanced Beginner Level! You must master these before risk yourself on wakeboarding features! You can watch the tutorial in the Advanced Beginner Tutorials Course.
ADVANCED BEGINNER COURSES
Advanced Beginner Theory
Advanced Beginner Tutorials
ADVANCED BEGINNER SIDE QUESTS
OLLIE G!
Master all of the Advanced Beginner Ollie Variants.
Ollie
100 Rider XP
Switch Ollie
100 Rider XP
Frontside Ollie 180
100 Rider XP
Switch Frontside Ollie 180
100 Rider XPADVANCED BEGINNER COMPLETION
ESSENTIALS
SIDE QUESTS
AMATEUR
WELCOME TO THE
AMATEUR LEVEL
OF THE ROOKIE ROADMAP!
Please note, the use of wakeboarding features increases the risk of injury and death!
The use of features is solely the choice of the Rider and/or Parent or Legal Guardian.
It is important Riders do not skip any essential skills from the Advanced Beginner Level before attempting to use features.
AMATEUR ESSENTIALS
THEORY
Amateur Terminology
100 Rider XPLearn about the terminology that will be used during the Amateur Level. You can start or continue the Amateur Theory Course to complete this achievement.
Good Cable Etiquette
100 Rider XPRiding on a Full Size Cable is a shared experience, learning how to be considerate on the cable is a great start to making you welcome at any cable. You can start or continue the Amateur Theory Course to complete this achievement.
Spotting Kickers
100 Rider XPBefore attempting to use the kickers, you should learn how to spot your landings. You can start or continue the Amateur Theory Course to complete this achievement.
How to Approach Rails
100 Rider XPRails by nature are longer than kickers, learning how to approach them is the best way to avoid disaster. You can start or continue the Amateur Theory Course to complete this achievement.
Rail Tips
100 Rider XPMastering full pulls involves understanding the physics at play, learn more about using rails before you start trying any tricks. You can start or continue the Amateur Theory Course to complete this achievement.
KICKERS
Kicker Straight Airs
100 Rider XPFirst Things First! Most parks have smaller kickers which are perfect for your first experience of using wakeboarding features. Let’s start with going straight over the kicker to get started on mastering your landings. You can start or continue the Amateur Tutorials Course to help learn how to land your first Kicker Straight Airs. This Achievement has to be signed off by a Rookie Roadmap Coach.
Kicker Grabs
100 Rider XPAfter mastering landing off the kicker, let’s add some style with some simple grabs. You can start or continue the Amateur Tutorials Course to help learn how and where to grab your wakeboard. This Achievement has to be signed off by a Rookie Roadmap Coach.
Kicker Frontside 180s
100 Rider XPAs you should have already mastered riding switch, let’s start adding some frontside rotation to your kicker tricks. You can start or continue the Amateur Tutorials Course to help learn how to do Kicker Frontside 180’s. This Achievement has to be signed off by a Rookie Roadmap Coach.
RAILS
5050s
100 Rider XPAfter getting used to the kickers, you may feel ready to use the rails. You can start or continue the Amateur Tutorials Course to help learn how to ride over your first rail in the 5050 position. This Achievement has to be signed off by a Rookie Roadmap Coach.
1 Handed vs 2 Handed
100 Rider XPNow you have mastered riding over rails two handed, it’s time to start using one hand to lock in your position. You can start or continue the Amateur Tutorials Course to help learn how to use features one handed. This Achievement has to be signed off by a Rookie Roadmap Coach.
Boardslides and Lipslides
100 Rider XPYou will have already seen riders sliding on features forwards and backwards. You can start or continue the Amateur Tutorials Course to help learn about how to do Boardslides and Lipslides. This Achievement has to be signed off by a Rookie Roadmap Coach.
Pressing
100 Rider XPThis is where we start to add some flair to basic the locked-in positions you have learned to slide on features previously with some presses. You can start or continue the Amateur Tutorials Course to help learn about Pressing on rails. This Achievement has to be signed off by a Rookie Roadmap Coach.
Rail Spins
100 Rider XPLearning how to spin a full 360 degrees on a wakeboard can seem very daunting, so let’s start by finding a nice wide table feature that won’t cause you to catch a back edge repeatedly. You can start or continue the Amateur Tutorials Course to help learn about Rail Spins. This Achievement has to be signed off by a Rookie Roadmap Coach.
AMATEUR COURSES
Amateur Theory
Amateur Tutorials
AMATEUR SIDE QUESTS
WATCH ME WINDMILL
There will be windmills on the way to mastering all the Frontside Straight Airs.
Heelside Straight Air
100 Rider XP
Switch Heelside Straight Air
100 Rider XP
Toeside Straight Air
100 Rider XP
Switch Toeside Straight Air
100 Rider XP
AMATEUR GRAB MASTER
It’s good to grab, so master all the basics!
Indy Grab
100 Rider XP
Tail Grab
100 Rider XP
Nose Grab
100 Rider XP
Mute Grab
100 Rider XP
ALL THE FRONTSIDE 180's
Variety is the spice of life, especially when spinning off kickers!
Heelside Frontside 180
100 Rider XP
Toeside Frontside 180
100 Rider XP
Switch Heelside Frontside 180
100 Rider XP
Switch Toeside Frontside 180
100 Rider XP
AMATEUR RAIL CHARGER
Approaching features in all ways will open up your flow points!
Heelside 5050s
100 Rider XP
Toeside 5050s
100 Rider XP
Switch Heelside 5050s
100 Rider XP
Switch Toeside 5050s
100 Rider XP
SLIDING IN HOT
Lock in all the slides to maximise your style.
Backside Boardslide
100 Rider XP
Frontside Boardslide
100 Rider XP
Backside Lipslide
100 Rider XP
Frontside Lipslide
100 Rider XP
PRESSING HARD
Let’s not wear out the middle of your board, the nose and tail needs to be worked as well!.
Tail Press
100 Rider XP
Nose Press
100 Rider XP
BEGINNING THE SPINNING
There are eight ways to spin, learning them all now will help when you get to the Kicker spins.
Rail HS FS 360
100 Rider XP
Rail HS BS 360
100 Rider XP
Rail Switch HS FS 360
100 Rider XP
Rail Switch HS BS 360
100 Rider XP
Rail TS FS 360
100 Rider XP
Rail TS BS 360
100 Rider XP
Rail Switch TS FS 360
100 Rider XP
Rail Switch TS BS 360
100 Rider XPAMATEUR COMPLETION
ESSENTIALS
SIDE QUESTS
ROOKIE
WELCOME TO THE
ROOKIE LEVEL
OF THE ROOKIE ROADMAP!
LET’S GO!
ROOKIE ESSENTIALS
THEORY
Rookie Terminology
100 Rider XPStart learning the essential lingo that will be used throughout your Rookie Level journey. Understanding the language helps you communicate confidently at the park. You can start or continue the Rookie Theory Course to complete this achievement.
Essential Air Trick Information
100 Rider XPBefore launching into Air Tricks, it’s important to know what’s required. From handle control to edging technique, this section lays the groundwork. You can start or continue the Rookie Theory Course to complete this achievement.
Competition Riding Tips
100 Rider XPLearn how to structure your runs, manage nerves, and ride smart during a comp. These tips will help you feel confident stepping onto the start dock. You can start or continue the Rookie Theory Course to complete this achievement.
DOCK STARTS
Slide Start
100 Rider XPLearn how to safely and smoothly get off the dock or ramp using a slide start. It’s a great skill for ensuring you can use the shortest queue on the start dock. You can start or continue the Rookie Tutorials to help master your starts. This Achievement has to be signed off by a Rookie Roadmap Coach.
KICKERS
Kicker Backside 180s
100 Rider XPReady to rotate in the opposite direction? Learn how to add a Backside 180 off the kicker. You can start or continue the Rookie Tutorials to help learn how to land this trick. This Achievement has to be signed off by a Rookie Roadmap Coach.
Kicker Frontside 360s
100 Rider XPTake your Frontside spins to the next level. Learn how to spot your landing and spin smoothly. You can start or continue the Rookie Tutorials to help learn Kicker Frontside 360’s. This Achievement has to be signed off by a Rookie Roadmap Coach.
Kicker Backside 360’s
100 Rider XPThis trick combines confidence, timing, and solid edge control. Learn the fundamentals of spinning a Backside 360. You can start or continue the Rookie Tutorials to get ready. This Achievement has to be signed off by a Rookie Roadmap Coach.
Kicker Frontside 540’s
100 Rider XPNow we’re spinning! Learn how to commit to a clean and stylish Frontside 540. You can start or continue the Rookie Tutorials to work on this spin. This Achievement has to be signed off by a Rookie Roadmap Coach.
Kicker Frontroll
100 Rider XPLearn how to flip forward with control and style. Mastering the Frontroll opens the door to more advanced inverts. You can start or continue the Rookie Tutorials to begin training for this. This Achievement has to be signed off by a Rookie Roadmap Coach.
Kicker Tantrum
100 Rider XPThe classic wakeboarding backflip! Learn the key technique and body position for a successful Tantrum. You can start or continue the Rookie Tutorials to start learning this flip. This Achievement has to be signed off by a Rookie Roadmap Coach.
Kicker Toeside Backroll
100 Rider XPThis toeside takeoff invert requires precision and commitment. Learn the technique step-by-step. You can start or continue the Rookie Tutorials to tackle this trick. This Achievement has to be signed off by a Rookie Roadmap Coach.
Kicker Backroll
100 Rider XPLearn how to initiate and land a clean Backroll. Timing and edge control are key. You can start or continue the Rookie Tutorials to build up to this flip. This Achievement has to be signed off by a Rookie Roadmap Coach.
Kicker Raley
100 Rider XPBig air, big commitment. Learn how to extend and control a proper Raley off the kicker. You can start or continue the Rookie Tutorials to work up to your first Raley. This Achievement has to be signed off by a Rookie Roadmap Coach.
RAILS
Rail Ollie Ons
100 Rider XPLevel up your rail riding by learning to Ollie onto the feature instead of hitting it straight on. You can start or continue the Rookie Tutorials to master the Ollie On. This Achievement has to be signed off by a Rookie Roadmap Coach.
Landing Blind
100 Rider XPLanding blind takes confidence and awareness. Learn how to spot your position and ride out clean. You can start or continue the Rookie Tutorials to train for this trick. This Achievement has to be signed off by a Rookie Roadmap Coach.
Transfers
100 Rider XPTake your rail riding to the next level with transfers—jumping from one feature to another. You can start or continue the Rookie Tutorials to learn how to transfer confidently. This Achievement has to be signed off by a Rookie Roadmap Coach.
Landing Into Banks
100 Rider XPLanding into banks requires planning and positioning. Learn how to approach and stick the landing safely. You can start or continue the Rookie Tutorials to develop this skill. This Achievement has to be signed off by a Rookie Roadmap Coach.
AIR TRICKS
Raleys
100 Rider XPThe gateway to all Air Tricks! Learn to send it with your first proper Air Trick Raley. You can start or continue the Rookie Tutorials to get in the air with control. This Achievement has to be signed off by a Rookie Roadmap Coach.
Backrolls
100 Rider XPTime to take your Backrolls from kicker to cable! Learn the technique for throwing them unassisted. You can start or continue the Rookie Tutorials to master Air Trick Backrolls. This Achievement has to be signed off by a Rookie Roadmap Coach.
FLAT WATER
Surface 360’s
100 Rider XPMastering spinning on flat water can lead to many back edges! You can start or continue the Rookie Tutorials to get spinning and reduce the chances of back edges. This Achievement has to be signed off by a Rookie Roadmap Coach.
Tail Spray
100 Rider XPLearn how to control and throw water from the tail of your board—stylish and fun. You can start or continue the Rookie Tutorials to play around with this skill. This Achievement has to be signed off by a Rookie Roadmap Coach.
Ollie Backside 180s
100 Rider XPBuild pop and rotation with a solid ollie and a controlled Backside 180. You can start or continue the Rookie Tutorials to land this trick clean. This Achievement has to be signed off by a Rookie Roadmap Coach.
ROOKIE COURSES
Rookie Theory
Rookie Tutorials
ROOKIE SIDE QUESTS
ALL THE BACKSIDE 180's
Mastering spinning backwards in all four ways will supercharge your future progression!
HS BS 180
100 Rider XP
TS BS 180
100 Rider XP
Switch HS BS 180
100 Rider XP
Switch TS BS 180
100 Rider XP
ALL THE 360's
Variety is the spice of life, especially when spinning off kickers!
HS FS 360
100 Rider XP
HS BS 360
100 Rider XP
TS FS 360
100 Rider XP
TS BS 360
100 Rider XP
Switch HS FS 360
100 Rider XP
Switch HS BS 360
100 Rider XP
Switch TS FS 360
100 Rider XP
Switch TS BS 360
100 Rider XP
ALL THE FRONTSIDE 540's
Variety is the spice of life, especially when spinning off kickers!
HS FS 540
100 Rider XP
TS FS 540
100 Rider XP
Switch HS FS 540
100 Rider XP
Switch TS FS 540
100 Rider XP
ROOKIE RAIL CHARGER
Being able to ollie on to features in all ways will enable you to tackle more complex course layouts!
Heelside Ollie On Rail
100 Rider XP
Toeside Ollie On Rails
100 Rider XP
Switch Heelside Ollie On Rails
100 Rider XP
Switch Toeside Ollie On Rails
100 Rider XP
LEADING THE BLIND
Approaching features in all ways will open up your flow points!
Blind Off A Feature
100 Rider XP
Switch Blind Off A Feature
100 Rider XP
Ollie to Blind
100 Rider XP
Switch Ollie to Blind
100 Rider XP
DON'T MIND THE GAP
Watch your step jumping from plastic to plastic, but once you have mastered all of these variants your flow will be off the charts!
Heelside Transfer
100 Rider XP
Toeside Transfer
100 Rider XP
Switch Heelside Transfer
100 Rider XP
Switch Toeside Transfer
100 Rider XP
Heelside Gap into Bank
100 Rider XP
Toeside Gap into Bank
100 Rider XP
Switch Heelside Gap into Bank
100 Rider XP
Switch Toeside Gap into Bank
100 Rider XP
SPIN TO WIN
One of the more challenging of the basic trick sets to complete, and those on a Straight Line Cable may have an advantage here!
Frontside Surface 360
100 Rider XP
Backside Surface 360
100 Rider XP
Switch Frontside Surface 360
100 Rider XP
Switch Backside Surface 360
100 Rider XP