However, landing becomes more difficult with the reduction in length and weight. This is due to the decreased surface area. Smaller wakeboards are a solid choice for pro riders who can handle high speed spins and need to add an extra to land their next trick. Want to take your board selection to the next level? Why not build your ideal custom wakeboard personalized to your preferences? Customize yours now! Refer to our Ultimate Wakeboard Enhancer below for a wakeboard size that will suit you best.
Remember to consider the above information when deciding a larger or smaller size than recommended. Remember, using your weight AND height to determine the best wakeboard size.
Check out our shop and see what works best with your riding style — or customize one of your own! Need more help deciding? Learn more about how to buy a wakeboard , why we like Flex wakeboards , why we use M6 Binding Inserts , or even how to edge better. Happy shopping! Armed with this extensive understanding about how to pick the right wakeboard. We recommend sizing up! Check it out below! Try The Ultimate Wakeboard Enhancer [get enhanced]. You must be logged in to post a comment.
In Featured. You are a Wakeboard Sizing Expert! Now you have the knowledge to perform the task at hand! And when a friend asks for help sizing a wakeboard you can be the best help possible while coming off pretty smart. If you have any further questions on sizing a wakeboard not covered in this guide please view the informative video below or contact our customer service.
You are using a web browser we don't support. Please use the latest version of one of these browsers. How to Size a Wakeboard A wakeboard does not care how tall you are, similar to skis or snowboards a wakeboard is sized on weight. Going Too Big With Wakeboard Size A longer wakeboard is going to offer a bit more stability initially getting into the water as it offers more surface area beneath it. Going Too Small With Wakeboard Size If you go with a shorter wakeboard you will be rewarded in the air with more mobility for tricks and spins.
For most people, it will feel weird, which is why you learn how to get up and ride a little — then adjust it from there. Most people usually ride one screw hole in from each side of the board, and their stance is a little ducked out. By ducked out, we mean the feet are angled outward just a bit. If you feel pressure on either or both knees, or on the outside of your feet, chances are your feet are parallel or straight on the board and you need to angle them outward a little more.
Try wakeboarding with several different stances to find out what works best for you. You will find that a comfortable stance allows you to ride better. At the end of the day, everybody needs to find their inner rider.
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Contact us at to submit your price match request. Toggle search Toggle navigation. Continue Shopping. Continue to Cart. Wakeboarding was born Today, wakeboarders riding on waters around the world are as numerous as bubbles in a cold beer. How to Choose the Right Wakeboard Future wakeboarders come in all flavors. Here are a few things you need to take into account: Weight is the most important factor when determining wakeboard size see chart bel0w.
Height is not a factor. Do you ride a chilled out cruiser longboard on pavement? Do you want to pop off the wake? Do you want to ride rails in cable parks? Is it going to be your personal chariot, or are you hoping to take the whole gang out for a spin? Like most gear, there are some great products out there for general use, and even better ones meant to fit individual riders like a tailored suit. But for new riders, everyone brings something to the table. Maybe you studied Japanese calligraphy in college and seek to live a balanced lifestyle.
Some boards are meant for pure beginners who have never slid sideways over any surface. Others are more difficult to ride at the outset, but serve you better as you progress in skill. What kind of water will you be riding? Some guys save the wakeboarding for calm days on a smooth lake. Others like more choppy open waters. Others like both. Style of Riding Before we go any further, something should be defined.
Wakeboard Camber and Rocker If you hold a wakeboard flat on your hands out in front of your face, you will notice that it has a curve to it. On some wakeboards, if you flip them over on their belly, you will find small indents along the base.
These are not manufacturing errors. They have been placed there for a reason. A whole article could be written on this subject. You guys have seen sailboats. You guys have seen surfboards. Like wakeboards, they also travel over the water. To keep a straight course, they rely on something sticking down below them. Like snowboards, they can rely exclusively on their edges to cut a turn.
However, wakeboards with fins turn much easier than those without. For all the hardcore carvers out there, at least try out a board with this feature on it. The opposite of a fin is a channel. These indents usually run the length of a board and cut a happy medium between something fin-equipped and a completely smooth base. Not every wakeboard base is flat.
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