First times

There's nothing like the first time. I so enjoy the rush of excitement that accompanies trying something new for the first time. A sudden rush of new experiences. Wakeboarding for the first time was just as such.

I've had the opportunity over the last year to spend time getting to know the wakeboarding community. After attending the Blackout movie shoot last fall in Okoboji I was exposed to a whole new world of people involved with the sport. The cinematographer, photographers, enthusiasts, and even some professional riders. Since then I've continued to watch the movies and stay current with the Standerd. I've been waiting for months for the opportunity to give wakeboarding a try myself. This weekend I got what I had been waiting for. Enjoy.


My first time wakeboarding from Nick Olson on Vimeo.

I made it eight seconds, that's a full ride in the rodeo!