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...

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...

Wakeboarding has been a popular watersport for more than three decades. It combines elements of three popular activities - snowboarding, water skiing, and surfing - making it an excellent choice for those who are just discovering watersports. Getting started is all about choosing the right equipment, from wakeboards to life jackets. WakeScout’s list of the four best wakeboards for beginners below can help you make more informed choices. How to Choose the Best Wakeboard for Beginners When choosing th...

Wakeboards are not a one-size-fits-all type of sporting equipment. Yes, some boards try to accommodate various skill levels, and those boards are excellent options for beginner to intermediate riders. After all, a wakeboard with forgiving and flexible features allows a rider to learn and grow with that board. But on the other hand, advanced riders do not prefer to ride a board designed for beginners. Beginner boards simply don’t perform the same way as advanced boards do. So when it comes to finding th...