Cable Wakeboarding Outing at Waterfront City Batam
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What is Cable skiing?
Cable skiing is simply water-skiing where the skier is not pulled by a boat but by an overhead cable which is suspended 8-12 meters above water surface by specifically designed pylons.
The cables runs counter clockwise around the lake. It is powered by a variable speed electric motor which can maintain speed between 20 - 65 km/h. Most cable-parks circuits are 650 - 800 meters and can accommodate many users per hour, circulating 8-12 riders at one time. It'll take a skier about 2 mins to complete one round with the cables running at the usual speed of 28 km/h.
All skiers have to begin from the starting dock..Beginners can ski off an astroturf onto the lake, making it easy transition onto the water. There is no limitations as to how many rounds a skier can go. Cable skiing is safe, clean, quiet, and environmentally friendly, there is no risk of oil or fuel contamination.
The major advantage of cable skiing is that there is no expensive motorboat needed, this makes it very affordable for the individual skier.
For beginners, the instructors will use the "step by step" approach when you start to learn wakeboard. Start on a kneeboard, then progress to skis, from there you can proceed to wakeboarding . Complimented by the calm waters, its the perfect place to master the basic techniques of wakeboarding. In no time, you'll be doing tricks on the wakeboard. Kickers and sliders are available for the more advance riders.
Rates
Weekends
SGD$65/pax - (Affiliated Members or Groups of more than 10)
SGD$75/pax - (Public)
All prices inclusive of :-
- 2 Way Ferry (Sin-Btm-Sin)
- Land Transfers
- 1 Full Day Admission To Cable-Ski Park
- Packet Lunch (Fried Rice, Noodles etc)
- Usage of all house skiing equipments
- Coaching by in house instructors
General Information
The Cable-Ski Park is open everyday from 0900 hrs Batam Time (1 hr behind Singapore Time) and closes at sunset. It is located in Waterfront City Resort, South of Batam. From Singapore Harbourfront Centre, it's a cool 50 minutes ferry ride direct to Waterfront City Ferry Terminal.
Upon arrival, after a swift clearance at the immigration, complimentary shuttle bus transfers between the terminal and the cable-ski park will be provided. (mere 2 minutes bus ride)
The Cable Park provides house wakeboards, kneeboards, disc-skis, double & slalom skis.
Life vests is mandatory and will be provided.
If you're bringing your own wakeboards, just may carry it on to the ferry, provided if you don't put it in a board bag. Otherwise, it'll be regarded as a bulky luggage, and check in is required.
Currency
The currency for Indonesia is the Rupiahs (RP). There's no need to change into the currency as Singapore Dollar (SGD) is accepted everywhere in Batam. -
Date: Saturday 9th Oct 2004
List of Attendees
1. erijazz + frens
2. p|gGyPeN
3. Blur Queenie Jo
4. qoo (tbc)
5. X-men (tbc)
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... by 4th Oct to allow me to make booking for the trip
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i wish.. i'm working that day.. afternoon shift
besides, my knees and back are in no condition to do the thing itself.. you guys go have a great time yah?
mayhap in the future, i'll tag along when i can -
need to know how to swim??
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hmmm... need to be able to swim abit altho got wear life jacket. Have to be able to swim back to the bank wif life jacket...
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wah lan!! it'd be a great photo if not for the pylons!!!!
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ahahahha.......... then i cannot liao......... hahahaOriginally posted by erijazz:hmmm... need to be able to swim abit altho got wear life jacket. Have to be able to swim back to the bank wif life jacket...
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cable-ski mah, that pylons is to hold/hang the cableOriginally posted by jOhO:wah lan!! it'd be a great photo if not for the pylons!!!! -
Alamak .... me cannot swim also, so no chance to try out wakeboarding.Originally posted by erijazz:hmmm... need to be able to swim abit altho got wear life jacket. Have to be able to swim back to the bank wif life jacket...
Plus I notice that after too much strenuous exercise, my whole body will ache like hell for the next few days ... -
haha... I love that muscle ache feeling... shiok~~Originally posted by Kismet:Alamak .... me cannot swim also, so no chance to try out wakeboarding.
Plus I notice that after too much strenuous exercise, my whole body will ache like hell for the next few days ... -
hhmm.. cable skiing very tiring one, the arms sure a bit ache one... But it sure an exciting sports.... Wat time to meet and can be back in SG?
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Meet at harborfront at 0830am then board the ferry abt 0900am, should be able to be back in sg by 1930pmOriginally posted by BeNo:hhmm.. cable skiing very tiring one, the arms sure a bit ache one... But it sure an exciting sports.... Wat time to meet and can be back in SG? -
woohoo!
yeah!
hmm..hope i can make it that day...
And make sure i fall on my back instead of face on this time round...lots of strength to flip back , it nearly kill my hips the last time i tried...
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errr actually no need to be a competent swimmer coz w the life jacket you wun sink .. BUT you need to know how to kick your way back ...Originally posted by Estee:need to know how to swim?? -
NO pain NO GAIN!!!Originally posted by JoJo-Ice:woohoo!
yeah!
hmm..hope i can make it that day...
And make sure i fall on my back instead of face on this time round...lots of strength to flip back , it nearly kill my hips the last time i tried...
Anyway i'm trying to do my HS jump ... should be getting lotsa face plants if i miss -
wow~~Originally posted by p|gGyPeN:NO pain NO GAIN!!!
Anyway i'm trying to do my HS jump ... should be getting lotsa face plants if i miss
Me still trying to stand
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i'm of the other school of thought:
no pain.. GOOD -
Originally posted by the Bear:i'm of the other school of thought:
no pain.. GOOD -
x2Originally posted by the Bear:i'm of the other school of thought:
no pain.. GOOD
Erijazz is in the same category as JojoIce and PiggyPen .... Pain Good ... -
but then, i'm also dumb enough to still do stupid thingsOriginally posted by Kismet:x2
Erijazz is in the same category as JojoIce and PiggyPen .... Pain Good ... -
Not to the extend like how i injuried my shoulder last weekOriginally posted by Kismet:x2
Erijazz is in the same category as JojoIce and PiggyPen .... Pain Good ...
clarfication... I dun like SM hor -
It might be frightening to potential learners out there abt wakeboarding but still i've gotta tell you gals/guys tt
THE WATER IS A CRUEL TEACHER ...
Miss a step/pull or movement and you'll be severely punished and trust me, IT HURTS!
But well, it's all abt learning from your mistakes ... so as long as you learn from them, it's not a prob.
Something else abt wakeboarding is that
Even if you can't ride, at least LOOK GOOD.
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water may be a cruel teacher but it is much more forgiving than asphalt
hey, you 3 enjoy yourselves there!
the first official overseas outing of sgforums! -
Pain reminds us tt we're alive ..Originally posted by Kismet:x2
Erijazz is in the same category as JojoIce and PiggyPen .... Pain Good ... -
Erijazz, is that U in that first pix? That guy with that inverted stunt.