How to Flare on a Kneeboard

Jump into the air and tweak your kneeboard back and up for a great flashy trick. It's easy to do - just follow these steps.

Difficulty:

Moderately challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Safety Flags
• Kneeboards
• Life Vests
• Ski Boats
• Water Ski Ropes
• Wet Suits

1. Ride on the left side of the boat, holding the handle in the baseball bat grip (one hand over, one hand under).

2. Cut toward the wake, gathering as much speed as possible.

3. Jump off the crest of the wake.

4. Turn your head and torso to the right while pulling the rope handle to your left side.

5. Pull your knees to your chest to get the nose of your board to point straight up.

6. Return your head and torso to their starting positions by pulling on the rope.

7. Push your knees down so that the nose of your board is slightly higher than the tail.

8. Turn your hips so that you land riding in the direction the boat is traveling. Keep the handle pulled close to your body.

Tips & Warnings

• Do small flares when you're first learning, then gradually get flashier.

• Keeping the handle close to your body is the key to most kneeboarding tricks.

• Always wear a life vest and observe proper boating safety when kneeboarding.

• Kneeboarding can be dangerous. Seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.