Water sports in Bangkok!

[hillbilly]

Had the adventure today of trying out knee-boarding and wake-boarding in the suburbs of Bangkok, Thailand!

The family decided to head out to Club Taco. This fairly good size lake is located at 175/1, KM 13 Bagna-Trad Rd., Moo 12, Bangplee-Yai. Look for this sign.


It is a little difficult to find the place, but well worth the effort. Follow me...

[hillbilly]

Finally, we arrived at the entrance. Now where?


Oh, here we go.


We found these helpful folks.

[hillbilly]

I am starting to think WTF?


Surprisingly, they do have life vests.


Where the action begins. Instead of a boat the people are pulled by a rope/pulley system around the lake. Here you can see one ski dude coming around the bend while others are waiting to take off.

[hillbilly]

A lot of 'falangs' but many Thais also come out to play and practice. The #3 Thai guy in wake-boarding uses this area for practice.


The water ramps were a blast to watch. No, I didn't try...


More action and spills.

[hillbilly]

This is what I could have done...


Many take offs were like this.


A nice Thai temple in the background.

[hillbilly]

Ramps can be difficult for the kids...


They are starting to listen to my advice.


Maybe not! Notice the ski rope? See the problem with a landing?

[hillbilly]

Many females were out giving it their best!


Starting to listen to hillbilly's advice...


Hell of a lot of fun. While there were many adults the Club Taco staff really worked with the kids. My 9-year old daughter had a blast on the knee boards.

Club Taco is open from 1000 until late on weekends and from 1100 until closing on weekdays. Damn cheap entertainment I think! Entrance fee is 200 baht for 1 hour, 300 baht for 2 hours or 500 baht for all day. The knee-boards or windsurf boards are free, but if want you want to be jumping the ramps you have to bring your own gear.

Club Taco also has a cheap restaurant with Thai food and refreshments.

The numbers to call are 02-316-7809 or fax at 02-316-7810.

[blackgang]

Thats some really neat stuff dude..

[Gerbil]

I thought this thread was going to be about a trip to Eden

[klongmaster]

Club Taco is open from 1000 until late on weekends and from 1100 until closing on weekdays.

good stuff HB:just wondering whether the closing hours mentioned reflect your hillbilly background or have you just been in Thailand for too long?..

[babygirl]

Wakeboarding is fun! Great pics, but why didn't you try the ramp?

[kingwilly]

i've been there also, it is good fun! great for a lazy sunday arvo

[bustak]

As always GREAT photo journal!

Luckily you have good insurance, this looks kind of dangerous hillbilly!

[gos]

That looks like a lot of fun that goes down on my list when I get back to los

[BangkapiBoy]

I haven't been to Club Taco yet, but I've been to the Lakeland Cable Ski in Pattaya. I completely loved it! It is a really great workout too. I was exausted each 2 hour session.