ACTIVE WATER SPORTS

Wakesurfing has exploded in popularity over the last few years. There’s nothing quite like catching an endless wave while your friends and family cheer you on from the back of the boat. Wakesurfing is exciting and easy to learn which makes it the perfect addition to your watersports quiver.

What Size Board Should I Get?
This is probably the most common question we get at the shop. Generally, the bigger the surfer the easier it is to learn on. If you are just starting out you will probably want to go with something that is around 5′4-5′6 like the Liquid Force Fish or the Hyperlite Idylwood. You might also need a larger board if your boat doesn’t put out a very big wake.

If you are a more advanced surfer you are going to want the speed and maneuverability that a shorter board will offer (4′6-5′2). Boards like the Ronix Koal and the Liquid Force Custom Quad will be able to react much quicker than larger boards.

What’s The Difference Between Compression Molded and Composite Style (Surf) Surfers?

Compression Molded Surfers are built in a similar fashion to wakeboards. They are heavier and more durable which is better for beginners and they are typically less expensive than Composite Boards. We recommend the Hyperlite Broadcast, Ronix Cortez, and the Liquid Force Fish.

Composite Style Surfers feature a surfboard style construction with a foam core and hand layered glass. Composite style surfers are lighter and more buoyant but they are also more fragile and susceptible to dings. This style of surfer is also better for airs and it will provide a better performance in smaller waves. Composite style boards are generally a little more expensive than compression boards because of their technical advances. We recommend the Liquid Force Noserider, Ronix The Duke Longboard, and the Liquid Force Custom.

Wakesurf Ropes
Wakesurfing ropes are thicker and shorter than a standard wakeboard rope. They are designed to get you into the “sweet-spot” of the wake and they will also save your hands from rope burn. We recommend the Ronix Surf Combo W/Handle, and the Liquid Force T-Grip Surf Rope.

Should I Use Ballast?
If you don’t have 8 200lb. Men in your boat it might be a good idea to invest in some wakesurf specific ballast. The Fly High V Drive Wake Surf Sac adds 400 lbs. of Ballast

If you have any questions about what wakesurfer to get or how to properly weight your boat give us a call at (800) 832-7547 and one of our gear experts will help you.