How To Land Softer On Your Wakeboard / Board Giveaway!

Over my years of not just riding but more from my coaching, I've learned that softer landings and longevity can come from not just the board you ride, but also how you ride. In this video I take you through some of the same concepts I personally use and coach others to use. Also! Don't forget to try to be the first person to comment w the board I'm giving away and the secret phrase (I know how that sounds kinda silly but whatever) Don't know what I'm talking about? Watch my previous upload where I talk about my new shop setup.
Music: Anthem Of A Quirky Hipster by Rex Banner
Board in this vid... Hyperlite Murray 144 www.hyperlite.com/en/product/...
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[@wake_mann]

Thanks for reminding me about leaning against the line. I feel like this is one of those skills I forget every off season and becomes a bad habit.

[@foundationaviation3727]

Pepper and wrigley. Hey Shaun thanks for the videos. Love the simplicity. Tried your approach to riding switch yesterday and it worked great. Made it easy. For someone who’s never been able to ride switch. Ever. Thanks.

[@Shaun.Murray]

Right on Foundation! Have already given the boards away but thanks for trying. Great to hear you had success after watching this!

[@ryanpinto1582]

Hey Shaun, I think an updated raley instruction video would be great with things to help you get there like trampoline, wakeskate etc..

[@user-sd8xj7de1e]

I’ve really been enjoying your videos Shaun. I too started in the old Skurfer days, so I really enjoyed the hydrofoil evolution video. Great job. You absolutely rip and have possibly the best style of any rider ever.

[@Shaun.Murray]

Thanks for watching! Skurfer!

[@user-sd8xj7de1e]

@@Shaun.Murray 👊🏻

[@stephenrehrmann2808]

Thank you for your board explanation. Started looking for a new board with a spine because the landings are too hard with my current design. My shop guy recommended a Murray in a 150 and I thought he was nuts. When I started riding a 144 a few years back it felt like a pontoon, but I'm sold now especially considering they're not made of balsa wood anymore. Going back to the Murray will be fun because the Belmont (the tiki one) was the board I started my progression with.

[@Shaun.Murray]

Right on Stephen! I have had so many people step up to the 150 and love it. Let me know how it goes.

[@mcodyw]

This is an absolute awesome video, hearing some great advice from an amazing wakeboarder and all around good guy. First introduced to you watching Mayday (Lake Powell where I live) and then met you in 2000 or 2001 at Tempe Town Lake. Could you do a video on riding different board lengths? I have a Hyperlite Premier 135 from 2003 and have eaten it hard so many times. Probably time for a new longer board!!

[@solomonpetter9793]

Hyperlite Murray 135- “pepper and wringley” Hey Shaun you are a true inspiration and one of the reasons I am still wakeboarding. I went through a rough time recently and your videos have really been helping me out! (P.S. I still ride your 2002 board the motive 134)

[@Shaun.Murray]

That's pretty amazing to hear so thanks for sharing

[@kevinstokes7039]

I always miss the giveaways 😂 ... keep up the great work man love the video’s...

[@rescuemelodies]

You’ve got a new fan, gonna go try out your tips and tricks this weekend (beginner wakeboarder) I appreciate the time.

[@Shaun.Murray]

Right on Elijah!

[@kevinridnour7862]

Been following you since you started showing up in wakeboarding mag 90s. Tremendous career. Keep it up and congrats.

[@Shaun.Murray]

Right on Kevin and thanks! Yeah, pretty crazy I've been able to do this for so long but I still enjoy it.

[@user-sd8xj7de1e]

Same here. For me, first riders like Gator and Byerly were around as well as Shapiro and of course there were some pioneers before them, but that’s when I entered the scene. Then Murray came along and his riding was and still is so powerful and stylish.

[@keepthemgold1]

Hey Shawn! I would love a video on the best way to get into wakeboarding shape. I'm getting old and would love some off water tips or tricks on staying fit to keep wakeboarding with my kids. Love your videos!

[@Shaun.Murray]

Great to hear Richard. Check my comment I just put in to Mike Drew's same question in this thread.

[@DaveTW65]

I dub thee the WAKEBOARD WHISPERER,I really like you explain things,not just how you should do it but why you should do it this way

[@Shaun.Murray]

Love it David! That's funny, but thanks too:)

[@eph2958]

Shaun, Love watching your video of your 5yr. Old daughter wakeboarding. I watch it over and over to pick up tips , so I can teach my 7yr. Old grandson how to wakeboard. He has ADHD and a little shy. Harley loves ❤ accomplishing New activities. My goal is to make him feel better about himself. He is a super young man and I love to build his confidence ❤. Shaun, Thank You for all You do on these great videos to help people build their confidence and learn new angles for their ride. You are awesome!! Hope to win a wakeboard for Harley. So he can enjoy his ride. Grandma Ellen

[@ryanshimabukuro3283]

Thanks for the shout out, Shaun! You've got the best wakeboard YT channel in the industry, keep it up!

[@Shaun.Murray]

You bet my man! And whoa what a compliment Shima! Much appreciated:)

[@Stpetersburginjurylawyersmp]

Shaun, love the video! Hey use a syphon, the ones with the little marble in it, I’ve been riding since you were wearing spoon watches, The syphon has been the easiest way to get gas in the boat.

[@Ian_MacGregor]

Pepper and Wrigley! Really love the advice in this one! One guy that really seems to do this well is Conrad McIntosh, if you watch his riding he has some of the smoothest landings I’ve ever seen on a wakeboard! I’ve never ridden anything over a 150, but I’m really looking forward to giving the 152 Pleasure a try and seeing how the landings are on that. Have heard nothing but good things about that one!

[@Shaun.Murray]

Awesome. let me know how the ride goes on that and I'll keep an eye out for Conrad

[@hatchgravel420]

Thanks for answering my question and actually pronouncing my name properly lol....Always a pleasure watching your videos I'm no pro but sure is good times.

[@Shaun.Murray]

Thanks Mathieu. I tried it a couple different ways so not sure which one was right;) Thanks for watching!

[@allanmmichael]

Hyperlite Murray 135 “pepper & Wringley” your instructions is on point. Keep shredding them wake bro 🤙🏽🙌🏽🤘🏽

[@jasonmiller5763]

Hey Shaun, Another killer video, .🤙🏻 You guys always make me laugh and Love learning your tricks. Keep up the great work bro.. Murray 135..✌🏻

[@ryannelson9523]

Awesome video 📹 and i cant get over that G that color is awesome keep up the great work 👍

[@robertmahan7677]

Shaun Murray ... I just started wakeboarding and it's a blast thanks to all your instructional videos they helped me enormously. The only thing I have to pull me is a wave runner do you have any advice that could help me or possibly do a video with a wave runner

[@Shaun.Murray]

Love to hear that you're enjoying the sport and a PWC works great. In fact, I think it's even more beneficial bc too often people make their wakes huge w ballast tanks set on full when they are working on fundamentals. Keep the speed pretty slow, 13-15 and work on surface 180's straight behind it. Then speed up a couple mph and work on the 180's outside the wake or on top of it. Basically everywhere you can. Then turn that into ollie 180's. You can do a bunch more stuff behind one that is done in my instructional videos that you can find here on my channel. kzbin.info/aero/PLzW7auimACTo2jYfsUqGqaP0rUqRG6M1w

[@laitynhedrick7231]

Hey thanks to ur vids showing me how to wakeboard I finally got up thanks man

[@Shaun.Murray]

Great to hear Laityn!

[@davemoorhead8336]

3 months late but why not. BOARD: HYPERLITE MURRAY 135. SECRECT PHRASE: PEPPER AND WRIGLEY. I’ve literally discovered a new found love for this sport at the age of 38 and man oh man.... I missed out over the years. Feeling good though. You and your videos are genuinely motivating my friend. Thank you!!!

[@user-zg8lj3oi4k]

Love your videos, they help a lot ✌

[@javierramirez5514]

hyperlite murray 135 pepper and wrigley

[@foxhoundsniper9474]

Ever think you will do a video of wakeboarding behind a pontoon boat? Apologies if you already have I have a tri-toon and I’m trying to get the hang of wakeboarding behind it and would love to see a professional do it. Keep doing what your doing love the videos

[@Shaun.Murray]

I don't think I'll be doing a pontoon video any time soon but I think it's awesome you're getting into the sport and honestly doesn't matter what you're doing it behind as long as you're enjoying it!

[@austinpeterson4831]

so do you want tight rope tension when you land or slack in the rope when you land, to get soft landings? great videos too very educational!!

[@Shaun.Murray]

That's a good question Ex Ax. Just a little line tension gives you support from take off to landing. Too much gives you too much yank and doesn't feel great.

[@samshapiro9033]

I’m definitely going to keep these pointers in mind when I ride this weekend! Any pointers on going high but not out into the flats?

[@Shaun.Murray]

Right on Sam! That's when you can start to use your legs more and not hold such a long hard edge.

[@reeseblackwell4311]

HyperLite Murray 135 secret code: pepper and wrigley, Shaun love the vids. We have a old board and need a up grade. Would love a new board. ;)

[@boardhousefilms2284]

Love yah man keep on keeping on also how do u go wakeskate when u only have a pool that’s not that long to winch in

[@Shaun.Murray]

Not sure about that short pool winching question.

[@lorenagallo1746]

Board: Hyperlite Murry 135 Secret Phrase: “Pepper and Wrigley” 😁😊

[@sh0wmak3r]

Hey Shuan, love the videos. Keep em' coming! I just got your 2019 pro model discounted, but the only one they had was a 134. I'm 5'9" 160 and pretty athletic. I do a lot of big wave surfing and backcountry snowboarding. I've only wakeboarded a hand full of times, but I really want to get into it. My boat doesn't create a ton of wake (wake edition jet ski and pontoon boat atm). Do you think I'm totally screwed on a 134? or do you think I'll be alright starting to practice spins and inverts (inverts will obviously be a little forced on my size wake, but maybe eventually). Thanks for all the content and God bless.

[@sirilukkeeler7207]

Hyperlite Murray 135 “pepper and wringley” Hi Shaun I’m new to your videos but I have been wakeboarding for quite a while. I have taught all 3 of my kids to board. I’m 40 and you inspire me to be better. We always need a new board with having 4 kids lol.

[@eddgeorge75]

I want to watch but I have to teach my online class now. I’ll catch it later.

[@robertbyrd1386]

hyperlight Murry 35 secreat phrase pepper & wrigley just started to wake board and i can just ski behind boat i want to step up a notch and learn more thank you for tips

[@TheSelectivist]

Hey Shaun, I've always heard the difference between the pros and everyone else is handle control? Can you talk a little bit about that in a video and how small movements of the handle really affect the takeoffs and landings? It seems just little tiny things mean the difference between a good and an ok wake jump for me.

[@Shaun.Murray]

Good question Adam. To me handle control means keeping it still. It really shouldn't be moving too much, rather our body, mainly our core, moves in and away from it. This is what I call being connected. When our hips get too far from it we feel disconnected, unless we meant to bc we are doing Raleys or glides. Some people will say to move the handle for 180's and things like that but I think the handle should stay as still as possible for the most part and we move our core. Like in this video... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpa6gWagq6qIr6s

[@martinwright3039]

Hey Shaun, great video again. And great tips. Line tension on jumps is always an issue for me but I am learning. Question from my 10 year old son. He can jump wake to wake heel and toe side, but having trouble getting height in the jumps..... he is cutting hard to the wake but looks like maybe too hard. Maybe he’s absorbing the wake but he is trying to stand tall (your tip) and push the handle down on takeoff (David OC tip)....I struggle explaining that he should stay on edge to the top of the wake and then release and stand tall. Is there any other way to explain to a 10 year old how to get more pop in jumps, or any drills that he could practice that would help......watched your detention vids on getting more pop etc.

[@Shaun.Murray]

Few different ways to go about it w kids but here's a tip as well as a link Martin. Slow the boat down a little, depending on where you normally pull him, maybe around 18 mph and let the rope out to at least 65'. Tell him to do a short approach, only about 5-8 feet from the wake. Tell him to jump as far as he can w a short approach. This is the hard part. Tell him to not crouch super low but rather stand tall and lean back against the line while starting his cut and as he gets to the wake, begin to release that line tension by letting the board come under him more (stop leaning so hard). This usually teaches the sensation of how to get up higher into the air and not just send the line drive low flyer. Check this out as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJbVi5WAeMSJZ6s

[@martinwright3039]

Shaun Murray thanks, and great vid, very relevant as we have a 94 ski nautique wake with a few sacs and tower. He is at 70 ft, between 20 to 22 mph, we will give it a try, he is reading over my shoulder

[@andrewswiger202]

Hey Shaun I’m a big guy and I just started riding a 156 on cable and I love it! Would you consider offering your pro model in sizes larger than 150? What do you think about over sized boards (not just sizing up) and do you think boat boards run smaller than cable bc of trend or is there a larger reason?

[@Shaun.Murray]

Yo Andrew! I have a prototype in a 155 but it was a big adjustment for the industry to the 150. It's done really well and people see the benefit but not sure how the 155 would be accepted. I think it would work for people over 6'4" on the boat. Not too many of them but I've ridden w quite a few really tall riders who are pretty good and they don't have a properly sized board for them in my humble opinion. Cable is a bit different bc it's more about rails, riding tips and tails and bending the boards. So the oversized boards are more fun on the cable.

[@zacstashko5433]

Pepper and Wrigley; Hyperlite Murray 135 Love the tumble turns btw

[@kylerjudkins3599]

Awesome!! Thank you!

[@Shaun.Murray]

Kyler Judkins- Hey friend, you won a board and I need to get it shipped to you! Follow this link, fill out the 'contact' form on my site and I'll be in touch soon with next steps: shaunmurray.com/connect/ Look forward to getting you shreddin' on this board! -✌️Shaun Murray

[@Shaun.Murray]

Kyler Judkins- Trying to connect with you and get your board shipped to you. Can you follow the link above and fill out the 'contact' form? -✌️

[@Shaun.Murray]

Kyler Judkins- Trying to connect so I can get your board shipped. Can you follow the link above and fill out the 'contact' form? -✌️

[@tyde2223]

Name: Hyperlite Murray 135 Description: white with a 2 tone gray decal Phrase: Pepper and Wrigley Thanks Shaun

[@levibryant4992]

Hey Shaun, how do you and many other wakeboarders do that thing where you sink below the water then you pop up out of know where? Great videos by the way!

[@Shaun.Murray]

From a start or when we are riding? And thanks!

[@levibryant4992]

@@Shaun.Murray From the start

[@timk2853]

Fisherman at 7:10 is like "What the heck was that?! Showoff!" and then at 7:14 "Hahaha he fell! "and then at 7:16 "No Way!!! " lol

[@Shaun.Murray]

Here's how Tim! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaCVf3yIipllaqM

[@raydongreen]

"Subscribe, and enjoy your ride" lol probably way too late on this. But I enjoy your vids. I am always showing my son cause he is getting very good on his board.

[@flaikaff2474]

Thank uuu!!

[@kennyholmgren4455]

Board: Hyperlite Murray 135 “pepper and wrigley

[@jeffsidwell2215]

Buard htperlite Murray 135 haven't been watching very long just getting back into water skin and wakeboarding after getting a boat last year.

[@dreamlakeportugal6690]

Your are the best :) I hope in some day I'll meet you personally :)

[@PLUMWOOD938]

Hyperlite Murray 135 land level, nija, good comment and leave your hands out of it...

[@retrohit8933]

You did a video of swapping out your "Green Machine" 2016 G23 for a new 2018 G23. Is it almost time for a new Nautique possibly a Paragon? That's assuming you rotate boats every two years.

[@Shaun.Murray]

Was about to happen Retrohit but things got a little wonky so on hold for now. Plan is to do another swap vid though...when it happens...if it happens:)

[@patrickpeplinski104]

Hyperlite Murray 135, pepper and wrigley. White board grey truangle

[@mckenziezarnke3180]

Also question, what is the difference between a cable board and one behind a boat? Can you use one or the other for both purposes?

[@jclglit9562]

Cable has no fins because the fins would cut the ramp and boat has in board fins and attached ones

[@connorhanson4044]

Do you need a big wake from a wakeboard boat to progress your skill level? Can you progress on a I/O runabout boat that doesn’t put out as big of a wake?

[@dylangarner4441]

hyperlite murray 135- pepper and wringley..❤️

[@mckenziezarnke3180]

Hyperlite Murray 135 "I'm Slightly Scared! "

[@migssantino2101]

Boat tour of your G Shaun!

[@jacsonm3766]

shaun i have a.question if you can do tricks on the cable can you do those tricks behind a boat easy o you have to learn them again

[@Shaun.Murray]

Some cable tricks translate to boat but the difference is how we edge up the wake and on kickers you go flat just when you get to it.

[@BrianSemmann]

Hyper lite Murray 135 pepper and wrigley

[@jackcampbell6696]

Hyper light Murray 135 pepper and wrigley

[@extreamrider48]

Hey Shaun, what is the best off water training?

[@Shaun.Murray]

Stay active and play like a kid. For reals. Jump on a tramp like a kid (beginner kid not a crazy double flipper kid), swing on monkey bars, rope climbs, shoot hoops, play tag. I actually kinda hurt my shoulder recently playing tag w my kids and their friends. Full speed run, landed on my shoulder, ouch. Rehabbing on my gym. I built my gym to stay in shape for riding but to also try and stay light on my feet and get monkey strong. Who doesn't want to be able to swing like a monkey?!

[@grantsanger4667]

Hyperlite Murray 135 pepper and wrigley

[@stefanprins3815]

When are you posting a new video?

[@phantomslayer5171]

love the vids

[@olexiyguyvan3496]

Thank you Shaun! save landings are vital for heavy guys. by the way what board size would you reccomend for a guy 185 cm and 98 kg? :)

[@Shaun.Murray]

Right on Olexiy! Gotta do what we can to make the riding feel good right?! I put guys your size on my 150. I've put a link below to help you know what I'm talking about. It's a super fun board that's user friendly and the same shape that I ride. Of course ride what you think is something you'd like and I don't want to sound like a salesman but let me know if you have more questions. www.hyperlite.com/en/product/wakeboards-murray

[@olexiyguyvan3496]

@@Shaun.Murray thanks you for your reply Shaun, I'm gonna try 150 cm and see how it feels :)

[@Shaun.Murray]

@@olexiyguyvan3496 Right on! Let me know how it goes

[@salvadorjorba7818]

Board: Hyperlite Murray 135. Secret phrase: Pepper and Wrigley.

[@gavinbunger75]

Wish I would have seen this 5 months ago 😂 just went out and bought a new board

[@jakedayton4510]

murray 135 pepper and wrigley

[@mitchellsepe6455]

Murray 135 Pepper and wrigley

[@E7Ornelaskite28]

Murray 135 Pepper and wrigley !

[@lisapower9383]

❤️ u Shaun!

[@bradandrews5750]

Have you ever boarded behind a jetski and is it any good or not?

[@Shaun.Murray]

Super fun but def not as big of a wake as a wakeboard boat like my Nautique G23

[@predatorakachrisnelson1509]

Board: Hyperlite 135 secret phrase: Pepper and wrigley

[@Quadricorn7]

Hyperlite Murray 135, Pepper and Wringley

[@simonsalido4800]

murray 135- "pepper and wringley"

[@matiasrosenberg2108]

Hyperlite Murray 135 PEPPER AND WRIGLEY

[@spencerslocum1723]

It's hot out here Hyper lite 135

[@mandishotfilms]

Do you think I can get away with a 144 at 5’6 180 pounds? I’m about to buy your board from a local shop. Been drooling over it for a while

[@Shaun.Murray]

Yep 🤙🏽

[@arturogonzalez1155]

Hyperlite murray 135 pepper and wrigley

[@nolanmunson2246]

Murray 135- “pepper and wringley”

[@muhammadpatel4441]

Hyperlite murray 135 -pepper and wringley I really want to learn to wakeboard

[@muhammadpatel4441]

And I can't seem to get my hands on a decent wakeboard where I live

[@vipergirl12]

board, hyperlite murray 135 pepper and wrigley

[@nathanknudsen9102]

Hyperlite Murray 135. Pepper and Wrigley

[@tannernewman5521]

hyperlite murray 135: “Pepper and Wrigley”

[@calebentley8227]

Hyperlite Murray 135 Pepper and Wrigley

[@lochiejarvis7186]

Hyperlight 135 pepper and Wrigleys

[@rockypallotta1798]

Murray 135 pepper and wrigley

[@finnmcsharry9854]

I’m thinking of getting a board but the problem is I have no boat or cable near to use it

[@Shaun.Murray]

Hmmmm. Friend w a boat? PWC?

[@slumerican6663]

Hyperlite Murray 135 "pepper and wrigley" cute doggos btw lol

[@GhostOO9]

What’s his wake set up weight wise?

[@Shaun.Murray]

Wake pro stocks setting. 22.6 mph. 75 feet ✌🏽

[@dominicwolfe2223]

Board: Hyperlite Murray 135, Secret Phrase: Pepper and Wrigley

[@paytonburnette899]

Bored: Murray 135 Secret phrase-“ i’m slightly scared”

[@theskyline6262]

I would love that board because im 5"1 and the only board I have is for people that are 6"0 so "Pepper and Wrigley"

[@joshnel1536]

Board: Hyperlite Murry "Pepper and Wrigley"

[@nicholasdawson9896]

Hyperlite Murray 135 - Pepper and wrigley

[@simonfeld7641]

PEPPER AND WRIGLEY

[@mcrainei]

Murray 135 Phrase: "pepper and wrigley"

[@jackkulaga3588]

Murray 135 Pepper and Wrigley

[@jasonbyle2284]

Board: hyper lite Murray 135 secret phrase: pepper and wrigley

[@jamesunsworth1869]

Pepper and wrigley! Pick me, pick me!!

[@codyjohnson2178]

Pepper and wrigley 😄