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Advantages Of The Mile High Wakeboarding™ Wakeboard Camp

All Inclusive - When you come to a Mile High Wakeboarding camp, there are no extra or hidden costs, and dollar for dollar, we provide the best value in the United States for learning at a wakeboard school.

Professional Instructors - Our instructors can explain exactly how to do something in words you can understand. None of our coaches are young punk kids looking for a free ride for the summer. All of our professional instructors are highly trained and are some of the best and most respected in the industry.

Location - No other boats, no other traffic, no tubers or power turners messing up the lake - just you and some of the best water Mother Nature will allow.

Quality Cable Systems and Boats - Operating a wakeboard school, we require and expect the very best from our cable systems and boats, after all, these are the single most important pieces of equipment we use on an every day basis. MHW exclusively uses ERC Cable Systems. As the only US-based cable system manufacturer, ERC Cable System parts are easily accessible and readily available. No waiting for out of stock foreign parts at over-inflated prices. The ERC customer service department is second to none and we expect huge things from them as future developments roll out.

When it comes to our experience with boats, we have found that some manufacturers and dealers promise the world, but just can't deliver on those commitments, or worse, have constant mechanical problems. This is important because with such a short season in Colorado, one wants to take full advantage of every nice day, with little to no downtime. For this reason, we primarily use Malibu Boats along with a Nautique 230. The Malibu VLX has been one of the most reliable, versatile, and fuel-efficient boats we have ever operated, and when loaded down, it becomes a core rider's wake machine. Malibu's start every time and are some of the most user friendly and feature rich boats made today. The wakes can be quickly tailored for a beginner, or a Team Rider, or Professional Wakeboarder in seconds, and the built-in luxuries make a day on the water comfortable, roomy, and as one would expect and demand. With little to no downtime, and an outstanding dealer and service department to back up the product, it's a clear choice why we chose Malibu Boats.

Curriculum - The training program is the most important part of your time with Mile High Wakeboarding™. You will not only learn and progress while at wakeboard school, you will take home a customized step-by-step instructional to help you long after your lesson is over. Some students may even have pre camp homework.

Equipment - Mile High Wakeboarding™ uses the latest wakeboards and bindings, ropes and handles, helmets, vests, wetsuits, and other gear from top manufacturers. Check out our sponsor and partner page for details on what we gear we use and recommend. Be sure to use your lesson day to get access to 1-time pro shop discounts.

Controlled Water Conditions -With proper driving, daily prayers and sacrifices to Mother Nature, and smart cable and boat positioning to avoid wind and weather, we are experts at giving you the smoothest lines of water available. The lakes and reservoirs we use for wakeboard lessons and camps are selected because they provide the best overall water conditions available and are most often spared by the afternoon weather.

 

Call 303-955-5420 to Book a Wakeboard Lesson, Camp, or Session.

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Number Of Students And Instructor To Student Ratio
At Mile High Wakeboarding™, there is a maximum of 5 students per group during any wakeboard camp. This will maximize your riding, recovery, and instruction time. We have an average ratio of 1 instructor for every 3 students. Most often, you will be placed with other students of similar abilities. By watching other students and listening to the instruction given to them, you quickly advance your own learning curve. It's not uncommon for 2 or more students to learn the same skill or trick in the same week or session.

Call 303-955-5420 to Book a Wakeboard Lesson, Camp, or Session.

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Student Age And Experience Level
You will quickly find that age is irrelevant in wakeboarding. Whether you are 8 or 68, all participants have at least one thing in common with other students, wakeboarding. It's a sport that brings entire families together so age isn't really a factor. We have taught 4 year olds as well as a 72 year old grandmother.

At Mile High Wakeboarding™, we divide students into these 5 categories:

First Timer (Introductory)
The first timer is brand new to wakeboarding and its related activities (wakesurfing and wakeskating) and is learning the very basics of getting up, staying up, edging, and riding down the lake in a safe and controlled manner. A good boat/cable driver and clear instructor are absolutely critical for your learning, safety, and avoiding unnecessary falls. The enthusiasm of first timers is very contagious so this is one of the most exciting lessons for us to teach. Nearly every first-timer lesson is done on the cable system in the best possible learning environment.

Beginner
The beginner rider has mastered how to get up and stay up, and is starting to learn basic concepts such as body position, stance, edging, and basic surface slides, spins, and tricks. You have mastered how to get in and out of both wakes (if applicable) and may be working on riding switch, surface slides, or ollies and jumps. Many, if not most, wakeboarders fall in between the beginner and intermediate level. This is also the stage where an understanding of various techniques starts to click for you, and with the right guidance and coaching, you'll quickly progress your wakeboarding skills. One productive wakeboard lesson can help guide you throughout an entire summer.

Intermediate
The intermediate rider has mastered the basic concepts listed above and can jump both heelside and toeside over at least 1 wake on the boat, and is in the process of, or can already jump both wakes. This rider has probably already played around a little bit on wakeboard sliders, boxes, rails, and kickers - and may also be working on intermediate level spins and inverts such as 180's, Backrolls, or Tantrums on the cable or boat. This is a very exciting stage in wakeboarding because the tricks and skills start to come very rapidly. Skills that used to be considered a big deal for someone now become part of their warm up routine and are no longer intimidating.

Advanced-Intermediate
The advanced-intermediate rider has mastered most foundation concepts, both regular and switch, and is working on advanced-intermediate level spins and inverts, such as 360's, Raley's, and inverts with grabs. This level of rider is most often considered an enthusiast and rides as often as they can with their friends, on boat or cable, or even with a winch or other creative contraption. This level of riding is also exciting because, with the right coaching, many of the basic spins and inverts will be learned in a very short span of time, as they build upon earlier learned concepts and start to really understand edging, handle control, line tension, and other key factors.

Advanced
The advanced level rider has a pretty good understanding of all foundation elements, from most approach angles, and is working on spins and inverts that involve handle passes, or multiple dynamics and variations. This rider is most likely looking for guidance and improvement on a single trick, such as a Moby Dick, Tantrum to Blind, Tootsie Roll, or a 911, just to name a few. A combination of land, trampoline, cable, and boat work may play an important role in this level of training. This level of student may also be looking for guidance on how to put together a contest run, or train for an event or competition.

Call 303-955-5420 to Book a Wakeboard Lesson, Camp, or Session