Summer is approaching and I don't want you looking/acting like a tool on the water. Below is a list of 25 dos and don'ts of wakeboarding. I'm not saying these will totally keep you from being a tool but they will definitely help. Or just forward them to someone you know that has been acting like a douche.

The Dos and Don'ts of Riding
1. Don't state your opinions on discussion forums as fact because you want respect.
2. Do opt to bring a can of gas instead of cash when heading to ride at a buds.
3. Don't take riding on the weekends seriously.
4. Do invest in your friends driving skills it's worth the return.
5. Don' t yell at your driver, you look like a tool.
6. Do invite girls' are you that into sausage parties?
7. Do let the girls ride, they'll probably want to come back.
8. Don't think everyone is THAT impressed by your skill.
9. Do support your local shop over internet purchases.
10. Do take the advice you're given from your local shop.
11. Do take the time to properly weight your boat.
12. Don't drink wine coolers on the boat' or ever.
13. Do wear boardshorts or a wetsuit' avoid both.
14. Don't say you're going to go ' boarding'
15. Don't pull someone the entire perimeter of the lake.
16. Don't wear your neon life jacket, with neon boardshorts, and ride your neon board.
17. Don't get bent when you receive advice, just listen.
18. Don't give advice unless you know what you're talking about and it's wanted by the rider.
19. Do ride in a contest over the summer, it gives you a different perspective on riding.
20. Do line the walls of your cubical with the illest shots of the lake or riding.
21. Don't title yourself a ' pro,' just ride.
22. Don't name drop in Orlando, we know you know him.
23. Don't take marathon sets of you just carving.
24. Do always pack a cooler.
25. Don't wear gloves, unless you're snowboarding in the pipe.