Monday, March 22, 2010

Park City, Deer Creek, Jordanelle, Strawberry Reservoir

Competition Tow Boats: Wakeboarding boat rentals, Water ski boat rentals, full service water sports boat charters boat rentals & water trampolines; watercraft rental service located in Salt Lake City and Utah County servicing lakes in Utah. Reservations call 801-367-0668 or e-mail info@tkwatersports.com

Water-skiing/Wakeboarding Boat Rentals

The water is the place to be! Nothing beats skiing calm water against the back drop of the Wasatch Mountains at Utah Lake, Deer Creek , Strawberry or Jordanelle Reservoir Conditions are also perfect for wakeboard enthusiasts.

Wakeboarding, Water ski, or wake surf lessons or sessions


Stay in Park City and hit all the surrounding lakes Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, Wake Surfing, Tubing,or knee boarding, on one of our VIP rentals or full service Watersports charters. TK Watersports will tow the boat launch and retrieve, do all the clean up, provide all the Watersports equipment you just come and have fun. Charter your rental boat and let one of our professional drivers handle all the work. Avoid the stress and liability of caring for this expensive boat and spend more time enjoying yourself. Our drivers are all very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Certified in Wilderness First Responder and CPR first aid.


Have a great day on the lake with friends, family and or business and leave when its all over and leave the boat and equipment clean up to us. Let our drivers/Instructors help you get to the next level. Choose your actives.


TK Watersports also offers wakeboarding boat rentals, water ski boat rentals, Wave runners, water trampolines and other water sports equipment. TK Watersports offer free launch and retrieve at Utah Lake.


Play on the Lakes of Utah


Utah Lake (Utah), Deer Creek (Utah), Jordanelle (Utah), Yuba Lake (Utah), Willard bay (Utah), Lake Powell (Utah) East Canyon Reservoir (Utah), Strawberry (Utah), Pine View Reservoir (Utah) Scofield Resevoir (Utah) Rockport Reservoir (Utah) Flaming Gorge (Utah) Sand Hollow Reservoir (Utah) Starvation Reservoir (Utah) Palisade Reservoir (Utah) Stenaker Reservoir (Utah) Gunlock Reservoir (Utah) Millsite Reservoir (Utah) Otter Creek (Utah


Park City, Utah

In the summer, Park City remains a very popular destination. There are a number of Lakes to visit just minutes away. Jordanelle, Rockport reservoir, Deer Creek, Strawberry Reservoir, Utah Lake and East Canyon. The mountains are even more beautiful once the snow melts, and visitors can ride the tram up and descend on foot, mountain bike or alpine slide. Year round cultural events, such as Artstravaganza in August and the renowned Sundance Film Festival in February.


Park City is an attractive resort town in the Wasatch Mountains, 32 miles east of Salt Lake City. Once a center for silver mining, Park City transformed itself in the mid-twentieth century to a skiing paradise. Park City Utah is famous for three world-class ski and summer resorts: Park City Mountain Resort, Deer Valley, and The Canyons. Nearby hip clubs and restaurants and historic Main Street combine with excellent lodging to create the perfect destination, with exciting nightlife


With accommodations for more than 12,000 visitors, Park City was one of the major centerpieces of the 2002 Winter Olympics. Nearly 100 restaurants and tons of shops in this mountain town.

In the summer, Park City remains a very popular destination. The mountains are even more beautiful once the snow melts, and visitors can ride the tram up and descend on foot, mountain bike or alpine slide. Year round cultural events, such as Artstravaganza in August and the renowned Sundance Film Festival in February.

Park City Winter Wonderland
Jordanelle Reservoir is only Minutes away from Park city and has three great camp grounds featuring 82 camp sites with modern rest rooms, 103 RV campsites overlooking the reservoir. The park has pavilians for large groups, making this a great place for your family renion or get together.

The Marina has a pro-shop lakeside grill and small supply store.

Deer Creek Reservoir
Deer Creek Reservoir is located just minutes up Provo Canyon and/or just southwest of Heber UT. The reservoir lies in the southwest corner of beautiful Heber Valley provides some of Utah's finest year-round fishing Facilities include a concrete boat launching ramp, 35-unit campground with modern rest rooms and showers, two group-use areas, sewage disposal and fish cleaning stations For those who love Skiing and wakeboarding early morning or early evening are your best bets for good water. Deer Creek is infamous for its afternoon winds; you could almost set a clock to them. They usually start around one and last through about four. This is a great time to break out those tubes, water wienies, and jet ski’s.

Monday, March 15, 2010

How to Choose a Wakeboard Guide 101

How to Choose a Wakeboard

How do you know that your new wakeboard will be the right size, shape and of course everyone wants to look great at the same . It wouldn’t hurt to check in with your local Pro or water sports shop in making sure your making the right choice for you.

Determine your ability level and riding style to help you pick out a wakeboard. Learn about wakeboard features. Then figure out the weight of the riders who will use the wakeboard to select the correct wakeboard length.

Choosing a Wakeboard Length is the most important decision in choosing a board, you can ride well on any board if it is sized correctly. Shop for a Wakboard TK Waterplay Amazon

The size wakeboard you ride will depend on your weight and riding style. Every specific wakeboard has specific sizing guidelines for rider weight. If there are multiple people using your wakeboard, base your selection on the weight of the rider who rides the most or the heaviest rider. Riders can become extremely frustrated with wakeboards that are not long enough to float them sufficiently. However, there is a range in the length wakeboard you can ride. Here are some reasons why you may choose to go with a longer or shorter wakeboard.

Basic Size Chart Each manufacture will have there size chart for there boards
Wake board sizing chart based on maximum pounds in board length

Up to 85 lbs 119cm
Up to 105 lbs 121cm
Up to 130 lbs 130cm 131cm
Up to 160 lbs 132cm 133cm
Up to 180 lbs 134cm 135cm
Up to 200 lbs 136cm 139cm
200 lbs & Up 140cm & Up

Shorter Wakeboards

Some wakeboarders like to ride a board at the short end of their suggested size range. The feeling you get from a shorter wakeboard depends on the board’s shape, but in general, shorter boards are slower and take more energy to push through the water (the more surface area the board has on the water, the faster it will move across the surface). However, a shorter, wakeboard is easier to spin and maneuver in the air as you flip or fly across the wake. However, the decreased surface area makes landings harder and the nose may tend to dig in which causes your nose and the rest of your face to dig into the water too.

Longer Wakeboards
Longer wakeboards are typically easier to ride and learn on, they have a solid feel that will really boost you off the wake. Longer wakeboards are heavier which means you work harder against the weight in the air, but you also get more control so longer boards are great for learning tricks for the first time. The longer wakeboard has more surface area so it will sit on top of the water nicely and move quickly through the water. The increased surface area of a longer wakeboard will offer softer landings.

Ryder Style and Ability Levels

A range of wakeboard shapes are available tailored for different ability levels. For the most part, anyone can ride any shape wakeboard as long as it is large enough. Some shapes make it easier to learn, but a “beginner” should not shy away from an “advanced” board shape. Likewise an “advanced” rider will not necessarily be restrained by riding a “beginner” board shape. The most important factor is selecting the right size. Choosing a wakeboard is a personal preference and can be a lot of fun looking for just the right style and look for you. Now there are a lot of great graphics on most brands of boards

How do you determine your ability level? As per Wakeboard Magazine

Beginner-Intermediate
If you have never ridden before, ride occasionally, or are just beginning to cross the wake, check out the Beginner-Intermediate Wakeboards. In general, these wakeboards have continuous or mellow 3-stage rockers and tend to be priced for recreational riders.

Intermediate/Advanced
If you are crossing the wake in both directions and clearing the wake, take a look at Intermediate-Advanced Wakeboards. There is a ton of variety in this category, so make sure you read up on the wakeboard features below to understand which features compliment your riding style before you decide on a wakeboard.

Advanced/Expert
If you know how to spin, are attempting new tricks, stomping inverts or wakeboarding while juggling horseshoes you probably want to look at Advanced-Expert Wakeboards. In general, these wakeboards have aggressive continuous or 3-stage rockers and are less forgiving. Advanced-Expert Wakeboards are often rider pro models. The bottom line is that these wakeboards are aggressive.

Wakeboard features

Knowing your ability level you can understand how features on your board can effect the fell of the ride of the wakeboard.

Wakeboard Rocker and Riding Style

Continuous Rocker (smooth, continuous arch)

A continuous rocker has one smooth fluid, curved shape. Wakeboards with continuous rocker provide fast, smooth rides and allow you to hook up turns more easily. You can generate a lot of speed on a continuous rocker wakeboard. Speed and a very predictable pop (height) when you hit the wake will shoot you farther out into the flats. Continuous rocker wakeboards are great for carving, especially on those glassy-smooth mornings.

3-Stage Rocker (angled with a flat spot)

A Wakeboard with a 3-stage rocker features there distinct plane on the bottom of the board. A 3- Stage rocker causes your wakeboard to respond with more pop (height) when you hit the wake. However, more rocker is not always better. With more dramatic rocker a wakeboard has the looser or slippery feel on the water surface. The shape can cause he board to plow rather than cut through the waters, and could be slower. Fins can become less effective when relying more on edging the board. Wake boards with 3-stage rocker have a flat spot making the impact of landings more intense and can fell a little sluggish after landing a jump. If you think you’re not getting enough pop out of the board because it’s continuous, its not the board----Sorry.
Hybrid Rocker (a combination of continuous and 3-stage)

Living somewhere between a continuous and 3-stage rocker, the hybrid rocker features a blend of continuous and three-stage rockers. Some hybrid wakeboard rockers include: Blended 3-stage, Continuous Hybrid, Progressive, Subtle three-stage

Wakeboard Base Shapes

Concaves are basically special dents on the bottom of your wakeboard that create lift and act as suction-reducing accelerators so the board will sit higher in the water and cruise like a hovercraft.

Channels act like long, extruded fins on the bottom of the board and break surface tension before the rest of the wakeboard hits. Think swan dive vs. belly-flop.

V-shape or spines help soften landings and allow you to easily roll from edge to edge similar to the v hull shape of some boats. V-shapes are often added to wakeboards with 3-stage rockers to soften landings.

Featureless - Wakeboards without any molded-in fins or channels are considered featureless. A featureless bottom leaves the work and performance to the wakeboard’s shape alone; the overall shape, rocker and fin setup on your board will really affect the ride.

Wakeboard Edges
Sharpness - The sharper the edge or rail, the more aggressively the wakeboard will track, resulting in improved acceleration and overall speed. The drawback of a sharp edge is that it is easier to catch an edge, resulting in a fly swatter-like effect with your face. A sharp edge is less forgiving than its rounded counterpart. Riders who enjoy surface tricks or riding sliders are advised to look for wakeboards with rounder or variable edges to give a buttery feel. Riders who like an aggressive, hard carving ride will feel at home on a sharper rail. Grip it and rip it.

Variable edges give you a blend of feel and performance found in sharp versus round edged boards. Variable edged boards have different sharpnesses in the middle vs. the tip and tail of the board. Variable edges are thicker and rounder (softer) in the middle of the wakeboard and grow progressively thinner (sharper) towards the tip and tail. The variable edge allows the wakeboard to maintain a high level of tracking/grip while edging while at the same time giving you a soft forgiving edge for butter slides or any surface tricks. The variable edge, “soft to sharp” pattern, creates lift and pop toward center of board and the thinner edges toward the ends make the wakeboard faster and better suited for carving.

Wakeboard Fins
Fins are like claws that grip the water differently depending on the number, size and placement on the wakeboard.

Fin Placement and Size

Deeper or longer fins create a more stable ride and give you less ability to break the board free for surface tricks… actually, any tricks. Beginning riders often benefit from longer, deeper fins when they start riding. As you advance you may want to break the board loose with less effort by removing fins or selecting a board with less traction. A higher quantity of fins or fins placed near the outside edges of the wakeboard will be more effective.

Removable vs. molded-in

Removable fins can be unscrewed and removed from the wakeboard while molded-in fins are glassed into the wakeboard and do not come off. Many wakeboards have molded in fins toward the outside and removable fins closer to the center. Molded in fins are more durable on sliders. Removable fins give you more options to change the feel of your ride.

Fin Maintenance

Check fin screws regularly to make sure they are securely attached to your wakeboard. The fins and their screws do not float. When you nick your removable fins don't fret you can sand them out or purchase new fins.
Wakeboard Weight: How does weight affect performance?

Lightweight

Lightweight wakeboards are a joy to ride. With no extra weight holding you down, lightweight wakeboards make for super smooth riding and easy maneuvering. Wake manufacturers are constantly developing new materials and technology to make lighter wakeboards. Upgrading to a super light board is like trading your Honda Civic for a Porsche, it is light, fun, fast, but with a higher price tag.

Base Material

You will want to consider base material if you will be using your wakeboard on sliders that may impact the base.
Grind Base

Grind bases were developed in response to the increasing popularity of rail riding. This style of riding requires a tough base with exceptional durability to withstand the wear and tear from sliding over PVC, metal or docks.

Wakeboard Boots

Boots are a huge part of wakeboarding and have improved more than most wakeboard products in the last 10 years. Make sure you try close tip and open to boots before you get set on a style or type. Nobody’s feel are alike. If you have a number of riders on your board open-toe boots may be a must. If you have never tried a pair of closed-toe wakeboard boots on the water you may want to give them a shot. You may be amazed. With open-toed boots make sure the support goes all the way over the toes.

Maintain Your Wakeboard

Keep your wakeboard out of the sun for long periods of time. Sun damages gear just like skin.
Rinse your gear with fresh water after use in salt water. Protect your investment with a wakeboard bag for storing and transporting. Bags fend off bumps, scratches and long exposure to the sun as well as protect your boat. Be sure to dry your wakeboard before leaving it in its bag.

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Saturday, March 13, 2010

Utah Wake Surf Lessons, Wake Surf Charters


Wake Surf Lessons or Session


TK Watersports offers Wake surfing lessons, instruction, sessions or full service Watersports charters. TK Watersports uses the best in Wake surfing equipment featuring Centurion Enzo with extra ballast and switch blade. We are you Wake Surfing connection.

Free instruction included in all Watersports charters, join us on Utah lake, Deer Creek with no added boat delivery charge or pick the lake of your choice, for our Wake surfing lessons or sessions. Call for reservations at 801-367-0668 or e-mail your request to info@tkwatersports.com

Wake Surfing Low Impact

Wake surfing is great for old and Young alike, low impact and high on the fun. Wake surfing is easy to learn, easier than learning surf on the ocean. Now you don’t have to live by the coast to be a surfer. Many ocean surfers find wake surfing great practice for catching those big ocean waves and learn agility and balance. Low-impact Sport, unlike wakeboarding or water skiing wake surfing is a low impact sport meaning the falls cause less stress and damage to your body since the boat is only going 9-14 miles per hours. TK Watersports offers Utah Wake Surf lessons, instruction and wake surf camps for groups or individuals

Imagine riding a wave on a surf board that never quits, a never ending wave. Centurion offers the best wake surf wave in the industry try our centurion boat loaded with ballast and the switch blade the best wake inhancement technology available today

If you haven’t ever used one, then you are seriously missing out. With just the press of a button, the switch blade will change the size and shape of the wake, making it way easier to switch between sports like wakesurfing, wakeboarding, and wakeskating. For wakeboarding, the switch blade will kick up a nice lippy wake and, while surfing, the blade scoops the water into a perfect curl. What more could

TK WATERSPORTS will help you get up and catch the wave for the first time or help you get to the next level. Nothing moves you forward like time on the water.

2009 Wake Surf Clinic ask about 2010 Clinics

Last summer we joined M&M Watersports attending there the first ever Drew Danielo Wakesurfing Clinic. The 5-time World Wakesurfing Champion, Drew Danielo came from Venice, Florida as part of the M&M Watersports team, for a week of wakesurfing instruction, tips, techniques and FUN.

Riders, young and old, from beginner to advanced, took advantage of a full day of professional instruction behind the same boats that pull the World Wakesurfing Championships. Right and left hand rotating Centurion boats were provided to accommodate both goofy and regular riders. Students were instructed; they then had plenty of time riding to put into practice the things they learned. The clinic was a huge success and, due to popular demand, it will back again this summer.

This year the clinic will be even better. Drew will be here again to provide expert instruction. There will be both right-hand and left-hand rotation Centurion boats. Lunch will be served. A wide selection of the latest and greatest wakesurfing boards will be available to try new tricks on. It will be a blast!

Boat owner or not, wakesurfing pro or beginner, your summer will not be complete without a jam-packed day of wakesurfing at its best at this year’s Drew Danielo Wakesurfing Clinic! To sign up or for more information please call Tom Petersen at 801-367-0668 or contact him via e-mail at info@tkwatersports.com

Cover All Cities in Utah
We cover all Cities in Utah including Provo, Richfield, Riverton, Roosevelt, Roy, Salina, Salt Lake City, Sandy, Santaquin, Smithfield, South Jordan, South Ogden, South Salt Lake, Spanish Fork, Springville, Saint George, Sunset, Taylorsville, Thompson, Tooele, Torrey, Tremonton, Vernal, Vernon, Wallsburg, Washington, Washington Terrace, Wellsville, Wendover, West Haven, West Jordan, West Valley City, Woodruff, and Woods Cross City, American fork, Aneth, Ballard, Beaver, Bingham Canyon, Blanding, Boulder, Bountiful, Brigham City, Cedar City, Centerville, Clarkston, Clearfield, Coalville, Corinne, Cottonwood Heights, Dammeron Valley, Delta, American fork, Aneth, Ballard, Beaver, Bingham Canyon, Blanding, Boulder, Bountiful, Brigham City, Cedar City, Centerville, Clarkston, Clearfield, Coalville, Corinne, Cottonwood Heights, Dammeron Valley, Delta,Deweyville, Draper, Duchesne, East Carbon, East Millcreek, Enterprise, Ephraim Utah, Eureka, Fairview, Farmington, Ferron, Fillmore, Garden City, Grantsville, Green River, Grouse Creek, Gunnison, Hanna, Myton, Naples, Nephi, New Harmony, North Ogden, North Salt lake city, Ogden, Orem, Panguitch, Paradise, Paragonah, Park City, Payson, Pleasant Grove, and Price.
Lakes In Utah, Arizona, Nevada, California

All lake in Utah Incuding Lake Powell, Utah Lake, Deer Creek Reservoir, Yuba lake, Jordanelle Reservoir, Sand Hollow Reservoir, Willard Bay, Pine View Reservoir, East Canyon Reservoir, Scofield Reservoir, Starvations Reservoir, Strawberry Reservoir, Flaming Gorge, Echo Reservoir, Electric Lake, Huntington Reservoir, Mantua Reservoir, Mona Reservoir, Navajo lake, Gunlock Reservoir, Hyrum Resorvoir, Millsite Reservoir, Otter Creek, Palisades Reservoir,Quail Creek Reservoir, Red Fleet Reservoir, and Rock Port Reservoir.

Lake Mead (Nevada), Lake Havasu (Arizona, California), Mohave (Nevada)Lake, Lake Shasta (California), Trinity Lake (California), Lake Berryessa (California), Lake Pleasant (Arizona), Alamo Lake (Arizona), Appache Lake (Arizona), Bartlett lake (Arizona), Canyon Lake (Arizona), Lake San Antonio (California), California Delta (California), Reservation Lake (Arizona), Patagonia Lake (Arizona), Rosevelt Lake (Arizona), Saguaro Lake (Arizona), San Carlos Lake (Arizona),

Lake Mead Wakeboard Rentals, Water Ski Boat, Las Vegas

Lake Mead Boat Rentals, Wakeboard Boats, Water Ski Boats,Water Sports
Rent one our wakeboard boats, water ski boats, wake surf boats, power boats and go to one of your favorite lakes in Nevada Lake Mead, and visit one of the many marinas on Mead. An easy 35 mile drive from , Lake Mead is the largest man-made lake in the with more than 157,000 acres of pure blue surface. Lake Mead was created when the Hoover Dam staunched the . Boating is the thing to do around ; there's plenty of fishing, sailing, scuba diving, and water-skiing to keep the whole family happily entertained. The water is calm and the spectacular scenery to explore makes this a boater's paradise. With 550 miles of shoreline, it's always possible for you and your boat to find a nice secluded spot. TK Watersports is not an onsite facility, We do not conduct business in the State Park offers water sports equipment, Water Trampolines for rent as well as full service water sports boat charters. Call for reservation at 801-367-0668 or e-mail info@tkwatersports.com


Free Lessons wakeboarding, water skiing, wake surfing with any VIP Rental or Water Sports Charter


VIP Boat Packages: For those who may be unsure about operating their own vessel or just want to enjoy a day of Watersports without the hassles of operating the boat, this may be the package for you. All the toys included along with instructor, driver. VIP boat rentals are for those who want to spend more time with family and friends instead of the hassles of taking care of the boat or if you are a little unsure of operating a vessel your self than the VIP package is for you. The VIP package includes your own personal instruction in our Centurion Avalanche or Centurion Enzo 23 with surf package with all the Toys included. Available on half day or full day rentals. Take the worry out of you day let us do to the work and the worry of the boat.


VIP Package includes: professional driver/instructor wakeboards, water-skis, kneeboards, life vests, pull tubes, water tramp for the kids if needed, certified in wilderness first responder first aid. For full day Rentals we will start as early as you want in the morning and go all day. The day is yours we are there to service you and your group. Great for family reunions, groups of friend and business outings.


Learn in style with . Come to us for your lessons/instruction in wakeboarding, waterskiing, wake surfing and wake skating. We can teach you to get up for the first time or improve on the skills you already have. Lessons and instruction are for all ages. Our instructors are fun, outgoing, and committed to making sure you have a great experience. You are never too young or too old to learn. Instruction and Lessons are included in the VIP Rentals

For reservations call 801-367-0668 or e-mail info@tkwatersports.com



Friday, March 12, 2010

Lake Mohave Boat Rentals, Water Sports Charters, Las Vegas

Lake Mohave Boat Rentals, Water Sports Charters, Las Vegas
Rent one our wakeboard boats, water ski boats, wake surf boats, power boats and go to one of your favorite lakes in Nevada Lake Mohave. Lake Mohave is approximately a 45 minute 28 mile drive to Las Vegas from the strip. Visit Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, and Lake Havasu in one ultimate water sports vacation charters.

TK Watersports is not an onsite facility; We do not conduct business in the State Park TK Watersports offers water sports equipment, Water Trampolines for rent as well as full service water sports boat charters. Call for reservation at 801-367-0668 or e-mail info@tkwatersports.com  


Free Lessons wakeboarding, water skiing, wake surfing with any VIP Rental or Water Sports Charter

VIP Boat Packages: For those who may be unsure about operating their own vessel or just want to enjoy a day of Water sports without the hassles of operating the boat, this may be the package for you. All the toys included along with instructor, driver. VIP boat rentals are for those who want to spend more time with family and friends instead of the hassles of taking care of the boat or if you are a little unsure of operating a vessel your self than the VIP package is for you. The VIP package includes your own personal instruction in our Centurion Avalanche or Centurion Enzo 23 with surf package with all the Toys included. Available on half day or full day rentals. Take the worry out of you day let us do to the work and the worry of the boat.

VIP Package includes: professional driver/instructor wakeboards, water-skis, kneeboards, life vests, pull tubes, water tramp for the kids if needed, certified in wilderness first responder first aid. For full day Rentals we will start as early as you want in the morning and go all day. The day is yours we are there to service you and your group. Great for family reunions, groups of friend and business outings.


Learn in style with TK Watersports. Come to us for your lessons/instruction in wakeboarding, waterskiing, wake surfing and wake skating. We can teach you to get up for the first time or improve on the skills you already have. Lessons and instruction are for all ages. Our instructors are fun, outgoing, and committed to making sure you have a great experience. You are never too young or too old to learn. Instruction and Lessons are included in the VIP Rentals

Lake Mohave is approximately a 45 minute 28 mile drive to Las Vegas Boat Harbor from the strip. Katherine landing is located conveniently near Laughlin Nevada, providing entertainment by night, then water play by day. Hotels are plentiful with cheap meals. Visit Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, and Lake Havasu in one ultimate water sports vacation


Lake Mohave is near Laughlin Nevada and Bullhead City, AZ 67 miles down stream from Hoover Dam. The lake is comparatively narrow, not more than 4 miles across at its widest Point Lake. Mohave's 237 miles of shoreline can be enjoyed year round as the days are almost always sunny. The terrain surrounding the lake varies from sheer cliffs of multicolored rocks to sandy beaches and secluded coves. This lake is known for its water sports, swimming, skiing, scuba diving, boating and fishing - There are hundreds of beaches that can only be accessed by boat. In the summer, boaters seek out their own private beach site for a base camp from which they then swim, water ski and relax. The water eventually flows into Lake Havasu

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Utah Wakeboarding, Water ski, Wake Surf Lessons, Instruction, Sesssions

Wakeboarding, Water ski, Wake Surfing lessons/ instruction or Sessions are on a fully loaded Centurion Avalanche or Centurion Enzo 230 with Switch Blade wake enhancement system. TK Watersports offers the best in water sports equipment.


Professional Watersports Charters Lessons or instruction — pop out on the water for a few hours or enjoy the whole day out on Utah lake, Deer Creek with our professional water sports charter service. Don’t have a boat? Or don’t want the hassles of boat ownership come ride with us. We offer lessons, instruction or just wakeboarding, water skiing, or wake surfing sessions. Try one of our Ultimate wake surf boats a Centurion Enzo with surf package added Enzo sacks with plenty of ballast topped off with a switch blade creating the ultimate wave.

Wake Surfing — for those who want to enjoy Water sports with low impact great for seniors looking to be on the water but don’t want to take the risk of wakeboarding and waterskiing. Wake surfing is the new craze in Water sports and TK Watersports is equipped with the best wake surfing boat available. TK Watersports will provide wake surf lessons offering top notch instruction for all levels of riders. TK Watersports, we your wake surfing specialist.

Wakeboarding — There is nothing like catching air for the first time or landing a difficult trick or jumping the whole wake for the first time. TK Watersports offers the best wake enhancement equipment in the industry we feature the switch blade and perfect pass on our professional wakeboarding boats. We offer wakeboarding lessons and instruction, or just time on the water with our wakeboarding sessions package. You don’t need to own a boat to tear it up on the water just call TK Watersports.

Water Skiing — Learn to water ski for the first time or graduate to slalom, one of the oldest water sports but many still enjoy the thrill of speed carving back and forth gliding along perfect glassy water. TK Watersports is there to take care of all you water skiing needs.

Kneeboarding — A knee board is a good piece of equipment to start out on for boat-towed sports. Why? The low center of gravity often makes it easier to get up on than a water ski or wakeboard, which both require standing up. TK Watersports can get you up for the first time or help you do your first 360.

TK WATERSPORTS will help you get up for the first time or take you to the next level. Nothing moves you forward like time on the water. We offer instruction on wakeboarding, wake surfing, water skiing, knee boarding and wake skating. We are committed to adding that personal touch that makes learning fun and exciting.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Buy Your Dream Boat - Buyers Market

The typical boat owner is the one that can benefit from this buyers market it gives him a chance to get his dream boat at a good price. If you have determined your going to buy a boat the market is on your side.

Finding the right boat: Many people when they purchase there first boat think they know what they want but after a year or two on the water they relies they wanted a wakeboarding or water ski boat instead of an inboard outboard boat. They might not have had a tower or hot water shower or some of the features they soon learn about after they have owned there boat for a short time. Many wished they would have been more educated when they got there first boat or just didn’t have the finances at the time to support the boat they really wanted. This could be the time for you to get that dream boat. This time you’re primed and ready to go with your list of features, wakeboard tower, ballast tanks, stereo, heater or hot water shower, storage compartments. For tips on buying your dream boat you may visit want to visit http://www.tkwatersports.com/

USED BOAT BUYING CHECKLIST

TEST DRIVE - You wouldn't buy a car without test driving it first, would you? Same holds true with a boat, even more so than a car. Boats are finicky animals. They tend to require more attention and maintenance than cars. When you test drive the boat pay close attention to the following things while underway:

Vibration

If it vibrates it could mean a variety of things like a bent propeller. A vibrating boat makes a noisy boat.

Functioning Trim

If you're looking at an inboard/outboard boat check to make sure the trim works, which allows the motor to move from the down position to the angled position.

ResponseRapidly, but carefully, test the steering from one direction to another to see how long it takes the boat to respond.

Planning

Check to see how long it takes the boat to plane after take off.

Shifting

Does the boat slip smoothly into gear, or does it jump?

Reverse

Make sure the boat works in reverse. You never know how important this is until you have to dock.

Gauges and Instruments

Check the temperature, RPM, and speedometer for proper function.

Bilge
Make sure it is doing it's job. If your test ride is not long enough to tell, when you get back to the dock run some water in the engine hole with a water hose until the bilge kicks in.

It's a good idea to take along several people on the test drive. Added weight in a boat can affect it's performance and quickness.

HOURS

Check to see how many hours are on a boat. You measure a car's use by miles and a boat's use by hours. If a boat has more than 500 hours you can expect to pay some money in upgrades and maintenance.

CHECK FOR FLOOR ROT

Wood and water don't mix, especially in the floor of a boat. Carefully inspect the floor for soft spots, which indicate rot. Don't be afraid to get on your hands and knees and smell for floor for mildew.

MAINTENANCE

Ask for a maintenance history on the boat. Find out what major repairs have been made to the boat. If a lot of work has been done to the boat, chances are there will be lots to come, which translates into dollars. Ask if the boat is still under warranty. Also, ask who the boat owner used for repairs and make a point to talk to them. A big factor in how well it was taken care of is if it had regular detailing and cleaning after daily usage. For tips on maintenance and cleaning see http://www.finaltouchent.com/

MARINE SURVEY

It's a good idea to have a qualified marine mechanic thoroughly inspect the boat before purchasing it. To find a marine surveyor call either the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors - SAMS. If you are going to do it yourself check the spark arrestors and plugs, alternator, belts, hoses, strainer, blower, shift cables, engine alignment, etc. Analyze the oil and make sure it is not cloudy or gritty Cloudy oil can mean the engine block is cracked.

HULL CONDITION

Take a walk around the boat and inspect the hull and make sure it is in good condition. Feel free to tap on the hull all the way around and make sure the hull is consistently solid. Mismatched paint is a sign the boat has been in an accident. Also check for gel-coat blisters and dry rot.

PROPELLER

Check the prop for warping, cracks, or nicks. Any of these things can throw off the performance of the boat.

STORAGE

How has the boat been stored while not in use? Was is stored outside and exposed to the sun and weather? Or was it kept in protected dry storage?

UPHOLSTERY

Depending on how the boat was stored can affect how the upholstery has held up over the years. Check for ripped seams and color fading. Also check the boat cover if there is one.

EXTRAS

It's nice if the owner will sell the boat with a few extras which are probably already on the boat. In my opinion, a depth finder is crucial. You don't want the boat to run aground, much less let your skier run aground. In most states a marine radio is required by law. A stereo is a nice thing to have so you can listen to tunes. Also see if the boat owner will throw in some life jackets and an anchor. And if you are a lucky slalom skier they may throw in a speed control device.

TRAILER

If a trailer comes with the boat you want to buy check the trailer thoroughly. They are not cheap to replace.

N.A.D.A. BOAT APPRAISAL GUIDE

Locate the boat in the N.A.D.A. Guide to find out the price value range for the model and year. Remember, if the boat is priced at the low end or lower than the low end it's likely the boat's had a history of problems and there is a reason the owner wants to get rid of the boat

Monday, March 1, 2010

Water Trampolines, Family Reunions, Rentals

Water Trampolines are great for keeping the kids busy and entertained all day on the beach. They are a must with big groups.  While part of the group is out on the boat, the others have a fun diversion while waiting on the beach. They are also great for those who prefer the beach to the boat. We added it as a rental last year and couldn't keep up with the requests for rentals during the summer months. The most popular sizes have been from 10 ft to 15 ft. due to ease of transportation, size, and cost of rental. The really big ones are a lot harder to transport, clean, and take care of but are a lot of fun.

Water Trampolines are great for groups, family events, or any lake or beachside activity involving kids. They can be quite expensive to purchase; low end for a small one can be close to $800.00 and go up to $5,000.00 for larger sizes. One of the real dilemmas when purchasing a water trampoline is storage.  They do take up room when they are not being used. You would need to have good storage space in your home or a storage unit where it can be kept when not in use. If you you live at the waters edge or have the oppurtunity to use it frequently, it would be a great investment. If a water trampoline is an occasional treat, renting may make more sense for you.

Water Trampolines are a great way to get young kids used to the water in a fun way. Jumping in the water, playing king of the mountain, or just laying on a trampoline in the sun gives kids the opportunity to spend time in the water and learn safe water practices. Our family makes sure all the kids wear life vests when playing on the tramp as a saftey precaution. It is a great way to get the kids used to wearing a life vest in the water so when they get on the boat they are accustomed to the idea and don't fight it. A life vest should be second nature and kids should see it as a must on the water.


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