I type this as I'm in pain to even reach the keyboard. You see - you *may* think you're in shape, but you will realize you're not once you hit up Jibtopia Wake Park - the hidden secret to become awesome at wake boarding. When Kelly recommends stretches when you get home - do yourself and your quads a favor and listen to her. The best way to describe Jibtopia is it's like someone had a cool idea to make a custom wake board park pulley system whilst sipping beers around a camp fire with old friends - but then they actually built it. And then they built a bar, and then an ATV track, and then a club, and then adorable cabins, and then adorably clean showers for the cabins, and bought horses... This place is an outdoor lovin'-wake board learner's dream come true. You see, while I know I give off the air of a professional board sports person *sarcasm* - I've never once been on a wake board. But Andy and Kelly (the insanely nice owners who take beer talks seriously) had both me and Rob running down the full length of the private lake within 3 hours (might I also add they have the patience of 10 angels). Things to note: - If you're following Google maps, DON'T turn down the road it defaults to unless you want to say hey to Cole and help a guy mow his lawn. Go to the next left where you'll find a giant sign saying JIBTOPIA - that's where the park is. - Sunglasses aren't recommended and after greeting the water with my face at full-speed, I've got to agree. - I wore a bikini top and board shorts - I think I made the right choice. They provide the board, the helmets, and the life jackets - which you will very much need. BRING A TOWEL. - Do get lessons - these cats are insanely awesome teachers and made the whole experience top notch. They are really able to narrow down your issues and help with form. - Bring bug spray! Turns out my blood must taste like ripe mangoes or something - I'm covered in mosquito bites. - Bring shower gear (shampoos, towels, etc) and a dry change of clothes - they have really awesome showers and it's nice to towel off after that workout. - You can bring a camera, they have tables nearby to grab that award winning Nat-Geo shot and still keep your camera dry. read more