Quest ATX

Quest ATX is one of those places that is easy to miss. In way south Austin off of 183, it’s very unlikely that you would drive down this stretch of road unless you lived there, or were traveling through, in which case you’d say ‘Oh, wakeboarding — I’ve always wanted to try that’, as you drive on by and promptly forget. Nay, nay. You would be missing out.
So when you do go, here’s what to expect… first, in case you don’t know the difference between wakeboarding and wakesurfing (I didn’t), wakeboarding is the kind that uses the same triangle-​shaped handle you’d use in waterskiing, but you’re pulled by a motorized cable, not a boat (pulled by a boat = wakesurfing).
To get there you’ll be driving down a gravel driveway, so now is not the time for low-​low rides and fresh car washes; it’s down and dirty time. Entering the main building, you’ll see several TVs showing extreme sports, gear for sale, and the front desk. As with any extreme sport, you’ll be asked to sign your life away on a waiver, but then you’re given a helmet, so it kinda evens out. If you forgot your sunscreen, there’s a variety of community sunscreen you can choose from, which was cool.
If you’re new, as I was, you’ll be routed around the corner for a life jacket and board fitting. Then you go to the there-​and-​back cable, the bunny hill of wakeboarding. You walk through some ishy-​squishy mud until you get to the dock, and you learn (by explanation, trial & error), how to get up on that crazy board, either straight from the water or from the dock itself. The instructor controls your wakeboarding speed, and will likely challenge you to faster and faster speeds, as you show that you can hang. This is good, because if you want to graduate to the big-​kid cables that start from a dock, go round in circles and have lots of crazy [optional] obstacles, you’d better be able to go fast.
I was there with a large group of newbies, and every single one of us got up on that board.
The instructor was encouraging and explained things well. We all cheered each other on, while watching all the nearby hot shots go around in circles, doing any number of different insane tricks. It was fun to do, and fun to watch. Afterwards, the shower room was a highly welcome way to clean up, change clothes, and get ready to go out for drinks with bragging rights.
The pricing has a lot of options, similar in marketing to many yoga studios: You want a punch card, monthly, or yearly options? Done, done & done, so take your pick. Private or group beginner lessons? Ditto. They even have a Ladies Night.
I had so much fun, I will definitely go back (though on warmer days, ’cause it’s all outside).
If the idea intrigues you, definitely give it a shot.

I sent 2 of my kids to summer camp. By end of day one, they were working on wakeboading already. Place have shower and restroom with sink, shades with bench. Cordinator for camp is laid back amd approachable, kids liked him alot. My younger one had misunderstanding during first day, and started crying saying he does not want to do it anymore. Corninator addressed the issue and helped my younger one to better understand that the issue was just misunderstanding, and made sure kid can come to him if any problem. Cordinator took care of it, and my kid was back to happy kid. This is additional, but I had flat tire on the way to come pick up my kids oneday (off road, it is rough gravel road to get to the site) and 2 of staff helped me change flat tire… it wa hot, too far to call for AAA, I started to try my own… and I was not doing it right… so that was plus from me.
Make sure to bring plenty of drink (they do sell it too if you forget) and sunscreen. Rush gard is a plus to avoid sunburn. If you wear bikini, shorts on top of it may help painful bottoms at the end of day after falling in your behind on water.
Everything else is there, you do not need anything else.
Knee board, paddle boat also available.
For first timer, they will teach you of course, and can try at cable that runs straight, going back and forth. Once confortable, you can move on to circle cable. If you go in the morning, He said it is camp speed which is slower than later day (full speed).
This is update from my previous review. This place is improving, more shades, more table, etc… matter of one week, its been improved alot.
From parents view who send kids to camp, it was awesome! Very laid back, on kids own pace, Jerry will encourage kids, but not forceful at all. One of my kid loved it so much, asked to come back next day after 5 days of camp. Other kid who is not so much athletic compared to the other kid, still she gave this whole camp experience 200%!! She is slow to pick up skill, but with Jerry, I feel comfortable even in future because he is really approachable for kids, and has heart, yet encourage to work on.
Jerry even got my kid birthday cake since it was his birthday the day before, and all kids had a sw
eet break with cake. I appreciate his kindness with kids.
I learned there are more wakeboarding place near me, but I will recommend this place for everyone and I myself take this place over any closer location.

Super fun! It was me and my 8 yr old daughters 1^st time wake boarding. They were super helpful and we had a blast. We got a great deal on Groupon and would definitely go again.
There was a beginners area which made it easier for us. The owner was running that area and was a great teacher with so many tips. He definitely knew how to deal with an 8 yr old… and a 38 yr old lol. Water temp was 85 degrees and felt great!

Okay, here’s the deal, this place just opened so they’re still adding on stuff and getting their bearings. However, I like what I see so far.
They set out to be «your local cable park» and they’re certainly working on it. I’ve been here 3 times and every time there’s more and more. By that I mean amenities, shade, chairs, a pro shop, drinks, and snacks.
The actual cable park is wonderful, they are exclusive to wake boarding and wake skating as of now but I foresee them expanding as they grow. The owner is always on sight and a really cool dude. They accommodate all levels and will even teach you if you’ve never been on the water before. I really like how it’s not crazy busy. They even have a ladies night where they slow down the cable and guys aren’t allowed. It takes away the intimidation factor that comes with the other bigger cable parks. They’re prices and passes are super reasonable too.
I gave them 4 stars because they’re clearly not done adding stuff to this park. It’s coming along really well and I think it’s just going to keep getting better. Will update as the year goes on.