Wholesale Marine is proud to offer water sports from some of the biggest names in the industry Like OBrien, Ho, Hyperlite, CWB, Connelly, Liquid Force, Kwik Tek, and Air Head. While having all the right manufactures is very important the knowledge to help you pick the right wakeboard, kneeboard, water ski, or tube is even more important. This is what sets Wholesale Marine apart from the rest of the pack; our staff is highly trained in the products we sell as well as actual end users of the products. We too are water enthusiast that cant wait to try the latest and greatest ski, tube, or wakeboard. If you need help picking out the right item or just have a question please feel free to give us a call and we will be glad to help. Here are some general guidelines you can go by. Choosing the right wakeboard Dimensions * Most wakeboards are made between 120-150 centimeters in length * Most boards will come with an indication of the proper size and weight of the rider * If in doubt, choose the longer board because a shorter board will not perform well if the rider is too large or heavy for it * In general, the shorter the board the less stability in starts and turns, so beginners should also choose a slightly longer board to make learning easier * Wakeboard widths generally range from 39 to 43 centimeters. The width is made in conjunction with the length of the board. Rocker The amount of rocker describes a wakeboard's bottom profile using the angles where the board curves at either end. Wakeboard rockers have three major categories: continuous, continuous/progressive and three-stage. * Continuous rocker offers predictable performance with a smooth curve from tip to tail. It accelerates smoothly and generates a comfortable pop off the wake. * Continuous/progressive rockers are they have a continuous rocker through the belly and then become gradually more angled around the area under the feet. * Three-stage rockers are also designed for enhanced acceleration and an aggressive lift off the wake. They typically have a significant flat spot in the middle of the board and then kink or curve abruptly under the feet and flatten out off the tip and tail. * Wakeboards generally come with rockers between 5-6 centimeters Fins Fins keep the board traveling in the direction in which you point it and prevent it from freely rotating on the water. It does this using vertical depth and the shape of the foil, or profile, of the fin from front to back. * Wider foils move more water and create drag and lift under your feet * Thinner foils push less water and let the fin guide your board without resistance * Extra rocker pulls the fin up out of the water and compromises hold, as will a wider fin setting * Rough conditions call for a larger fin that will provide hold and control while you're bouncing around in the chop * For smooth, clear conditions, the maneuverability of a smaller, thinner fin is preferred by most boarders Wakeboard Summary Choosing a wakeboard should be a fun decision so dont get too technical when picking your first board. Our recommendation is to go with a package board the manufactures today are doing a great job of putting together board and bindings that for $400.00 or less rival pro boards of from just a few years ago. You dont have to have a different board for every size and weight in the family, compromise in the middle and 1 or 2 boards can work for the whole family. Be careful wakeboarding is addicting once you start you wont be able to stop. #wakeboard #wakeboarding #watersports
