Ok, I won't bounce or stand on the tip, but at 138 pounds, I doubt it's going to be as easy as just standing on the board and watching the mast come up, especially if it's not blowing. I suspect I'll have to have a bag of water thrown over my shoulder to make it work. Won't know until I try it the first time, but maybe I'll have one of the beach crew come out on a waverunner to stand by as I see what works.