DominicLagace
Dominic Lagace lives the dream of most wakesurfers: chasing summer year-round. Doum's riding style matches his easy-going personality. With this attitude and the ability to befriend everyone he meets. Doum proudly lives out the Tigé dream and spreads the lifestyle everywhere he goes and to everyone he meets.
We Sat Down with Dominic Lagace — Here's What He Had to Say
Dominic Lagace has been riding waves — real and wake-made — for over two decades. We caught up with the Quebec-born, Nicaragua-based wakesurf pro to talk origins, tricks, and why the best session you'll ever have has nothing to do with your skill level.
How long have you been wakesurfing?
I started wakesurfing in the early 2000s. I think around 2002!
What made you want to start wakesurfing?
I was a wakeboarder and occasionally surfed the ocean when I was traveling, and I really loved it. When I first heard that we might be able to surf behind a boat, I was immediately interested. We don't have an ocean or waves in Quebec, and that was the only way to surf at home.
What was the first trick you learned?
We were at the very beginning of the sport, still figuring out the boat setup, the speed, the wave, and letting go of the rope. As soon as we dropped the rope, we started trying 360s without even knowing if it was possible. Now, with new boats and surf technology like Tigé's GO System, it's much easier to catch a perfect wave.
What is your favorite trick to do today?
I have to say the Hi5 Flip — it's a shove-it with a late kickflip — but I really love throwing a big shove-it grab too. It's just so stylish.
Where do you live now?
I live on the beach in Nicaragua, where I get to surf in the ocean all the time. I still travel all over the world for private lessons too, hit me up if you want to level up your skills at dominiclagace-wakesurf.com.
Favorite places to boat?
I've been to so many incredible places around the world — beautiful scenery, blue water, mountains — but the best time is always about the people you're in the boat with.
What's your favorite thing about teaching people how to surf?
I love sharing my passion and seeing people's happiness as they progress and learn new tricks in a sport they love. Wakesurfing is the best sport you can do with friends and family — whether you're good or not, athletic or not, it doesn't matter. It's all about having a good time on the water.