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Simply called \u201cThe Murray\u201d, this wakeboard is the 20th<\/sup> entry in Shaun Murray\u2019s favorite wakeboards and it packs some of the best features for a pro level wakeboard. It\u2019s made of layered fiberglass which lasts longer than woven fiberglass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The weight is cut so much that a large board will still weigh very little. The core is made of biolite 3 which is super strong yet very light for its size. It also comes with the fan favorite monocoque technology which integrates the glass on top with that on the bottom for a seamless finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a great wakeboard if you\u2019re on the upper side of the skill level. It handles well and easily one of the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While the Murray pro is for the experts, the Hyperlite is for the beginner who wants to go to the very top in water sports. It features an asymmetrical design which makes it easier for the starter surfer to handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It comes with a molded-in fin which reduces the drag in the water making it faster and for a better release off the top of the wake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The wakeboard has subtle toe-side Footbed risers which create more leverage when you apply pressure to the board. The top and bottom glasses are integrated to create a monocoque construction which gives the board a seamless feel. To gain speed faster, it comes with an abrupt continuous rocker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the best board when it comes to beginners learning the ropes on the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next up is the RAVE Sports Impact Wakeboard meant for beginners and those with intermediate skills. The board is packed with features that make it the most forgiving wakeboard on the market. At 122cm and less than 125 pounds in weight, it\u2019s quite light and of reasonable length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s made of high quality material that\u2019s light and flexible for ease of maneuvering on the water. The edges are reinforced to protect the core from damage. There are two removable fins for a variety of rides. The boots included are fitting and adjustable for ease of control of the board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n An easy choice if you\u2019re starting your wakeboarding journey. It\u2019s easy to handle and tough enough for rookies mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on your skill level, weight and other aspects, you can pick the best board for your needs from this list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019ve been wakeboarding for a while, you must be knowing a thing or two about the great Massi Piffaretti. He\u2019s a great wakeboarder who\u2019s endorsed this wakeboard from Ronix, a pioneer in the sport. The reasons behind this endorsement all focus on the quality of the board and what you can do with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s a continuous rocker wakeboard with a Flex level of 10 which guarantees instant energy when riding the waves. It also features a hull with saw cut channels for release. It comes with a durable bumper thanks to the full length speedwalls and saw cut rails for traction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Ronix RXT comes with a core that makes the wakeboard faster, quicker and livelier for the user. You also get 4 fiberglass 1.0 ramp fins and 4 fiberglass 0.8 Free Agent fins for a great balance and ease of movement in tough waves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you know your thing on the wakeboard, look no further than this one. It\u2019s a masterpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The second entry from Hyperlite is the Machete variant. This wakeboard is crafted to maximize on the stability of the rider while providing for an explosive pop off the wake. It has the Destroyer binding which increases the comfort and response in demanding conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It has 4 removable fins for an adaptable ride no matter you\u2019re level of skill on the waves. The step down edges make it easy to turn even in tough conditions. It has a 3 stage rocker that enables the rider to pull off great stunts on the water. We also love how strong the board is. These aspects make it a reliable solution for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re an expert on the waves, find a more advanced board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This board has many great features to convince anyone at all skill levels to give it a try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Available in 138, 143 and 148 cm lengths, the Liquid ForceWakeboard comes with reverse sidecut ends and a rounded squaretail shape with an aggressive continuous rocker for the best control on the waves. The three position M6 inserts provide a better feel and control for the rider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It has an FSC certified full wood profiled split core Triax Glass Layup which is strong yet light to control. It\u2019s packed with triple concave V tip channels and center Venturi slot beveled LiquidRail sidewalls. What you have is a strong board that\u2019s easy to control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a strong yet very comfortable board for riders of all skill levels. It handles well no matter the conditions it\u2019s subjected to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The EVO Slingshot Nomad Wakeboard is a big board with great features for all rider skill levels. It has a continuous rocker profile which makes it faster and easier to handle even when you\u2019re a rookie on the waves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A medium-stiff flex with extended board lengths give it a better float and faster speeds in the water. You\u2019ll feel like you\u2019re on snow. For better grip, stability and traction while on the water, the hull has distinct belly channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We found no major weakness with this great board. The handling is one of the best you\u2019ll find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To get the best wakeboard, consider the following aspects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The length of a wakeboard is of great importance as it\u2019s the major determinant to how comfortable you will be when riding it. If your wakeboard is shared, choose the one that suits the tallest person in the group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each manufacturer tends to have their own guidelines as to which length of the wakeboard fits which height and weight of rider. However, there are general guidelines whereby the length of the wakeboard increases proportionally with the height and weight of the rider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A short wakeboard, while likely to be easier to pull off tricks with, is harder to balance, require more energy to control and are generally slower in speed. They\u2019re also more likely to dig into the water at the front and end up toppling the rider over. Also, if you\u2019re just learning how to wakeboard, go for a longer and bigger board as it\u2019s easier to ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The rocker of a wakeboard refers to its shape and profile from the tip to the tail. The first type of rocker is the continuous one. As its name suggests, it\u2019s one continuous curve from the tip to the tail. This shape provides for a smooth and fast ride with easy turns when you need to. Generally, they\u2019re easier to handle and faster on the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The second type of rocker is the 3-stage one. This one This one has the tail, tip and the middle section on different planes. It\u2019s great for gaining more height when you hit the wake. They\u2019re, however, a bit slippery on the surface of the water. It\u2019s also a bit slower than the continuous one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The third type of rocker is the hybrid one. It combines the best of the two types of rockers for the best handling, speed and comfort on the water. It can be quite complex getting used to the handling of this rocker unless you\u2019re an expert on the waves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wakeboards have both permanent and temporary fins with the permanent ones (molded-in) mostly on the outside edge of the wakeboard while the temporary ones on the inside of the board. You can add or remove the fins to vary your type of ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The size and number of fins also determines the kind of ride you get. Fins add stability to the wakeboard with more stability gained with a higher number and taller fins. The downside to that is that you won\u2019t be able to perform any tricks with more and bigger fins. Rookies will, however, find it easier to use such boards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In terms of the skill levels, there is a beginner, intermediate, advanced and expert. If you\u2019re having your first few times on a wakeboard, you\u2019d be better off with a continuous or shallow 3-stage wakeboard as they handle better and are easier to control. They should have fins as well. The same can be said of those in the early intermediate stage of wakeboarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The intermediate to early advanced stages of skill levels are those who can cross the wake in either direction and are able to clear it. For these ones, you\u2019ll need less bells and whistles on the board. That means less fins or shorter ones as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The advanced or expert level of wakeboarder will need a high-performance board with no fins and either a 3-stage rocker or other aggressive rocker for the difficult tricks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The various aspects to consider when it comes to the base of the wakeboard include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep these aspects in mind to get the best wakeboard for your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Further Reading<\/strong> on Wakebording<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wakeboards are great especially if you know the materials, shapes and other aspects to consider…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":1119,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":16,"label":"Wakeboarding"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/best-wakeboards.jpg",700,450,false],"author_info":{"display_name":"Kib Amos","author_link":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/author\/kib-a\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":16,"name":"Wakeboarding","slug":"wakeboarding","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":16,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":10,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":16,"category_count":10,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Wakeboarding","category_nicename":"wakeboarding","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1026"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1026"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1026\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1119"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1026"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1026"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1026"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}2. Hyperlite State 2.0 Unisex Entry Level for Beginners <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"Hyperlite](\"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Hyperlite-20276010-State-20-entry-level-wakeboard.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n3. RAVE Sports Impact Wakeboard with Charger Boots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"RAVE](\"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/rave-sports-impact-wakeboard-with-charger-boots.jpg\")
4. Ronix RXT Wakeboard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"ronix](\"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ronix-rxt-boat-wakeboard.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n5. Hyperlite New Wakeboard Machete<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"Hyperlite](\"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Hyperlite-Wakeboard-Machete.jpg\")
6. Liquid ForceReverse w\/Tao Wakeboard & Bindings Package<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"Liquid](\"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Liquid-Force-Reverse-Wakeboard-Bindings-Package.jpg\")
7. EVO Slingshot Nomad Wakeboard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"EVO](\"https:\/\/aquaticglee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Slingshot-Nomad-Wakeboard-2021.jpg\")
Buy guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The length of the wakeboard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Wakeboard rocker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Fins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Skill level<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Base shape<\/h3>\n\n\n\n