Stand up paddle boarding is an increasingly popular way to enjoy time out on the water … and for good reason. Stand up paddle boards (also known as SUPs) are an extremely versatile piece of water sports equipment that can provide hours upon hours of fun in the sun. If you want to take your fishing gear out on the lake, load up your paddle board. If you want to tour a river, grab a paddle board. If you want to go for a casual ride in the ocean and bring along a furry friend, young child, or grown adult,...

Wakeboarding is a challenging water sport, especially for beginners. One of the best ways to learn the sport is to make sure you have a board that fits your skill level. Wakeboards come with different features, and each feature serves a purpose.  For example, let’s discuss the characteristics of two popular wakeboards - the Ronix Vault vs Hyperlite State 2.0. These wakeboards have all the best features you would want in a beginner board.  What You Need in a Beginner Wakeboard When trying to determi...

A day of fun in the sun begins with preparedness. When it comes to water skiing, you can’t expect a beginner to be successful on the water when provided with equipment meant for an advanced skier. Ski manufacturers design skis to match skill level. Features meant to help beginner skiers can actually hinder advanced skiers.  Let’s say an intermediate skier struggles with getting out of the water. Short and slim skis will not serve them well, but long and wide skis would be an excellent fit. Without t...

Liquid Force is known as one of the top manufacturers of wakeboard-related products. Tony Finn and Jimmy Redmon founded the company in 1995, but their legacy goes back to the beginning of the sport. Finn created the company called Skurfer in 1985, selling a board that was a mix between a water ski and surfboard. All the while, Redmond produced the first water ski board with foot straps as part of his Redline Designs. The two met at a trade show as competitors working hard to sell their individual prod...