- How does it work? Starting with rope and handle, in a similar manner with wakeskate or wakeboard. Then Find the surfing location and release the rope and surf the boat wave. (see image below)
- Wakesurf size A smaller board requires more technique, balance and larger scales, but is faster and easier to control. A larger board is more stable but slower. However, it is possible to surf well even on a smaller scale.
SURF 101
The first step is to determine if you are looking for a skimmer, traditional surfboard, or a hybrid deck.
SKIMMER - A fast, responsive style of board where the rider’s position is centered with a more balanced body. These sharp rail, thin profiled boards react quicker for people that like to have more feel with their board itself than from the fins. These boards break free easier for 360’s on the water or shuvits off of it. A more forgiving style of board when riding behind a steep wake because you typically ride this style of board at a shorter length (making it less likely to dunk the nose). Because of how fast these boards are – you can get away with a shorter, lightweight length.
SURF - Toss some buckets with some smooth, linked turns inspired by your favorite saltwater surfer. Traditional surf shapes have a thicker profile and a mellower rail/bevel allowing a rider to pivot a turn more from their back foot and are best ridden with either a deeper fin, or multiple fins. This style of rider usually applies more pressure on the back half of the board and generate more force throughout a turn. A floaty, fluid feeling ride.
HYBRID - For riders that like a little bit of everything. They want to create power through bottom turns, but still be able to leave the waterline quickly and easily. A growing style of wakesurfing designed for bigger airs leaving the wake but can still lock in for a proper cutback.
