subject: Tips For Buying A Wakeboard [print this page] Before buying a wakeboard, there are some tips that you may want to consider first, in order to make the right choice.
First of all, you should look for a board with a design which appeals to you visually. It is very important for your motivation to have a board that you like, when you decide on whether to go out for a ride or not. Approximately every year, the model of a certain wakeboard gets a makeover and as a result it is given a fresh and new design. That way, you may find something looking cute or cool enough for you.
After that is done, there are other details that should be taken into consideration and which are by far more important than the design. In order to find a wakeboard that fits your needs, you have to choose a board with the right length, width and weight based on your riding style. The length and width are usually determined by your own height and weight. Taller people will go for longer boards, while shorter people or advanced riders with a particular style will tend to go for a shorter, but wider wakeboard, because it is easier to do spin tricks with such a board.
The material of the board is also relevant. Basically, there are two different materials used in making wakeboards: honeycomb and foam core. Boards, which are made from honeycomb are more expensive, but they are also lighter. Boards made from the foam core, in contrast, are cheaper and more durable than the other ones.
The binding is an important part of the board as it connects the board to your feet and supports your feeling of the board as an extension to your feet. Because of its importance you may consider buying a good binding in addition to the board. If you want to use it in sea water, do not take a binding with leather overlay, as sea water damages these a lot. Chose one that fits your style the most and which you like and you feel comfortable with, in order to get the best overall results in the end.
Before you finally make up your mind about buying the right board and binding combination, it is always a good idea to try out that combination, because you can not find the right one only because of its looks. But if you found a combination and you feel comfortable standing on it, then take it out in the water and test if you made the right choice!
