Sunday, October 20, 2013

Wake Surfboard Sizing

By Julie Davis


Wakesurf boards do not come in a lot of sizes, so the sizing procedure is not too overwhelming. Unlike wake boarding or waterskiing, you do not need to get boots and bindings that match, so this also simplifies the shopping procedure. There is just one piece of gear to choose.

If you are buying a board to be used by a number of different people, or possibly on a number of different boats, you may want to stick with a mid-sized board that can be suitable for a large number of people, riding styles and wake sizes. This way, a greater number of friends can borrow the board.

Here are some things to consider:

The main thing to keep in mind is that smaller boards are better for smaller-sized people and larger boards are better for larger people. This may seem evident, but it does not mean that if you are small that you have to use a small board. In fact, most average sized wakesurf boards can work well for both small and large people just fine. Lots of people choose a medium sized board specifically so they can accommodate numerous people of a variety of different sizes. Second, newbies will perform much better learning on a larger board, which is more steady due to fact that it has more surface area. Larger boards also tend to be more buoyant, and therefore make it easier to stand on the board in the beginning.

Keep this in mind if you have a whole household or group of buddies who is simply learning the sport.

Thirdly, larger boards handle better behind boats with smaller wakes. On the other hand, smaller boards are better for boats that give off larger wakes. Getting a perfect board that meets everyone's needs can be tricky to say the least. Choosing a medium sized board may make it easier on you.

You can also readjust the wake size in your personal boat by filling the ballast tanks or purchasing fat sacs to place inside the boat or merely load up a bunch of pals to sit on one side of the boat to produce a bigger wake. According to a popular sports gear site, all boats are different, and it may take some some experimentation to figure out the very best places for individuals to sit in the boat to create a large wake. In any case, just have fun!




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