Inland Surfer

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When I bought my boat last year, the dealership gave me an Inland Surfer Blue Lake board for purchasing the boat.

1) Has anyone used one of these boats?

2) Where should the fins be for a beginner? I am fairly sure that the fins are adjustable.

3) What should I expect from the board?

Thanks...

[NICKYPOO]

That's a nice board, just get out and ride it. Should be an excelent cruiser. I wouldn't worry to much about the fins, but moving them forward will "loosen up" the tail. You might gain some stability by moving them back. First time out, I would set them nuetral and see how the board feels.

Oh yeah, and report back.

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Thanks... I will report back with this one.

Is there also a preferred way to get up on the board? I saw someone start off from standing ontop of the board in the water (I know in the wakeboarding world, they call something like this a pro start) and someone also told me about putting your feet on the board and you back in the water to get up....

[G-MONEY]

Put your heels on the board and your back in the water. Next put the boat in gear and the board will pop up on to your feet. Then go and get up just like a wakeboard... Easy

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Put your heels on the board and your back in the water. Next put the boat in gear and the board will pop up on to your feet. Then go and get up just like a wakeboard... Easy

Is it so easy a "Caveman can do it"? Sorry couldn't resist.....

even on my threat... he he he

[Surfdad]

Just a note, the Inland Blue comes with the standard Future's side bites and they aren't adjustable. Remember to install the fins with the flat side facing in towards the center of the board. Hook the notch on the back of the fin on the dowel that is in the fin box, the push the fron of the fin down. Tighten up the set screw with the provided fin wrench and you're golden.

[Timmy!]

They have a cool instructional on their website:
http://www.inlandsurfer.com/howto-gettingstarted.htm

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Thanks, I saw that and Wakeboarding Magazine with Zane also have a video on it. Now I just need a boat. It's in the shop but have to hound them since it's been 1 1/2 weeks and they haven't even looked at the boat.......

[Timmy!]

I know the feeling, mines been there for the last 2 weeks to get a heater installed...

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At least your boat is only getting a heater. Mine is in for Taps plate repair..... However, I could still drive it when the plate is at 8.... I guess it isn't too bad then.... At least my "engine didn't blow up".

[G-MONEY]

Is your boat at Tige watersports???

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It's at Capital Water Sports in Rancho Cordova. Great dealership..... They haven't ever done me wrong....