What is Wakeboarding and Why is it So Exhilirating

Wakeboarding is quickly becoming one of the best times on the water which blends the excitement of surfing while giving users much more control. The art of wakeboarding is taking off as there are more and more users taking to the water with a new board in hand. These boards resemble the design qualities of much larger surfboards with different features packed in which make them better suited for different skill levels.

A new type of surface water sport has emerged and is the perfect sport for warm summer days. This physically demanding, challenging, but highly rewarding water sport is perfect for all types of users including beginners and some of the most advanced water sport enthusiasts.

At first sight, wakeboarding appears to be very difficult, but once in the water newbies can learn relatively easy. For those who have experience with other forms of water sports such as skiing, kneeboarding, surfing, and others will find it an easy transition.

There are two different types of wakeboarding including cable and boat. Cable wakebaording is becoming increasingly popular as noted in this article from The Telegraph where they state is becoming more popular in countries such as the UK. Other countries such as Australia are also becoming popular among water sport enthusiasts, and in some cases more popular then skiing and surfing.

Most would say the experience depends on the type of board. Some of the biggest names in water sports such as CWB, Hyperlite, Rave, Body Glove and many more have taken to the wake and introduced their take on wakeboards. With a wide array of pricing and options that are best suited for specific types of skill levels, finding the right wakeboard for you is the key.

If you're looking for a great place to start, check out this review on the Top 20 Wakeboards for 2017 from Wakeboard Critic.

If you're a beginner, check out the following video which provides some invaluable tips: