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WAKEBOARD LENGTH |
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Size is extremely important. You don’t want to get a wakeboard that is too small or too big. You need to be able to control the wakeboard and not have the wakeboard to control you. We have provided a general size chart for wakeboards below. Note: wakeboard sizes are in centimeters. If you have further sizing questions call one of our rider sales reps at 800.709.WAKE or e-mail us @ sales@buywake.com .
| 119cm |
up to 85 lbs |
| 121cm |
up to 105 lbs |
| 128cm |
up to 145 lbs |
| 131cm |
up to 155 lbs |
| 133cm |
up to 165 lbs |
| 136cm |
up to 190 lbs |
| 138cm |
145lbs and up |
| 140cm |
155 lbs and up |
| 142cm |
165 and up |
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Throughout the years different wakeboard riders have been known to ride wakeboards that may seem too big or too small for them according to size charts. The reason is that a smaller or larger size can help distinguish a certain style of riding. Shawn Watson has been seen riding wakeboards that would seem to be too small while Parks Bonifay is known for riding larger wakeboards to suit his style of riding.
Sizing down will make the wakeboard feel lighter, spin faster and seem more aggressive. But your landings do suffer. There is not as much surface area to plane across the water so the wakeboard will not float as well. However, a smaller wakeboard is great for people who like to do a lot handle pass flips and spins. Sizing up from your established size lends to a slower, smoother style. A bigger wakeboard moves slower in the water making you look smoother and letting you spin slowly while holding on to those grabs. The increased surface area lets the wakeboard land softer, saving your body from bigger impacts. |
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Source: Excerpts from Wakeboarding Magazine, Feb 2003, Author- Kyle Schmidt |
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