Frequently Asked Questions

We recognize that there are a lot of issues to take into account when choosing a wakeboard school. We hope this section will help guide you through your decision making process, and answer any questions you might have. If you still have any questions, or simply want to speak to the schools owners, feel free to give us a call or email us.

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Where are you located?
Westside Wakeboard School is located in Bakersfield, California. We operate on South Lake, a private lake in Bakersfield.

Are you willing to travel to other places to give lessons?
Yes, we realize that not everyone is able to take lessons on South Lake, so we are willing to travel to different areas to give lessons. (Additional fees may apply.)

When are the lessons taught?
The school is in session various days during the week, and occasionally on the weekends. We work around your schedule so please contact us when you want to make an appointment.

How much will I get to ride?
You will get to ride as much as the day will allow. We do not put time limits on pulls, however we will ensure that each rider gets equal riding time.

What is the water like?
With access to a private lake, we enjoy smooth water 24/7! The water temperature stays in the 70’s to 80's throughout the summer, so no wet suit is needed. Even winter water temps are bearable (with some extra gear), and winter is a great time to learn!

What kind of equipment is available?
We offer all top of the line equipment including wakeboards and bindings from CWB and Skiwarm. Ropes and handles from Proline and Accurate, and neoprene life vests.

What is the wake like?
The wake can easily be changed from a small beginner wake, to a Pro Tour caliber wake with just a flip of the switch. With the addition of the Wedge, the wake will have a lip that will give you the extra height needed for even the biggest tricks.

Is there an age limit for lessons?
No, we welcome children and adults of any age

What type of boat do you use?
When you ride with WWS, we use only the best. Our Malibu WakeSetter is dialed in with a tower, ballast tanks, Wedge, and a killer sound system.

Who’s boat do we use?
We offer lessons on our boat or on yours. We also offer a discount for lessons taught on your boat. Please check out our different packages for more info.

What should I bring to the lesson?
All you need to bring is yourself! We have sunscreen on the boat, towels, water & other refreshments. You can bring your own gear, or use some of the demo equipment we have on site.

What are the instructors like?
All of our instructors are friendly and great teachers. They are all experienced, and are also very good wakeboarders so if you want to see some cool tricks, just let them know before the lesson.

Am I good enough to take a lesson?
There is no prerequisite to taking a lesson with us. We have taught first time wakeboarders as well as highly advanced riders. Actually the less you know, the better your chances of advancing quickly. If you don't have any old habits, things will be that much easier.

Is the school safe?
We focus on safety as our primary concern. We take our time with each student just as if they were one of our family members. We want everyone to feel safe and leave with a smile on their face.