Water skiing has changed significantly since its humble beginnings more than 100 years ago on a lake in Minnesota. The days of two curved planks of wood attached to your feet with leather straps are gone, and instead, water skis come in more shapes, styles, and sizes than ever before. But with so many options available, many first time skiers find it difficult to select the best beginner water skis. How can you determine the best water ski for beginners? What type of skis work well for new learners? What...

Wakeboards come in all shapes and sizes. A wakeboard that is the perfect fit for one wakeboard enthusiast may not be the best match for another. But why? While you might think determining the correct size of wakeboard could come down to some sort of mathematical calculation involving weight and height, the real equation is much more complex. In fact, height is not a factor you even need to consider when asking the question, “What size wakeboard do I need?” So what do you need to know when trying t...