| If you love sports and an amazing adrenaline | | | | attaching their rope to a wakeboard tower, |
| rush, then get up out of the sand and onto a | | | | rather than tying it to the back of the boat. |
| wakeboard. Although this water sport is | | | | These towers sit in the back of the boat, and |
| relatively new, it's rapidly becoming common. | | | | are about 2 or 3 meters above water level. |
| All you need is the wakeboard and wake-rope, | | | | With this design, it's easier to get a more |
| and a boat to pull you along would probably | | | | efficient pull and even helps achieve better |
| help too. You can pick a board between 120 | | | | height for tricks. They're even save space |
| and 150 centimeters long, and 40 to 45 | | | | and are convenient for mounting speakers, |
| centimeters wide. | | | | racks, and lights. |
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| There are also different styles of | | | | The wakeboard speakers that are on the |
| wakeboards. Beginners are recommended to | | | | market, attach to the tower, and can be used |
| start with the longer models with square | | | | for your favorite music, or to give |
| edges or rails. This design provides more | | | | instructions to the riders. Waterproof covers |
| stability and is easier to maneuver. However, | | | | help to keep these speakers safe and |
| round edge wakeboards provide easier landing | | | | functional. Lights for the tower will let you |
| abilities and help you gain speed faster. | | | | ride even at night, which is an entirely |
| Round edges even give you bigger air for your | | | | different and exciting experience. |
| tricks. You can also experiment with | | | | |
| different fins, rockers, and bindings to | | | | You can also pick your favorite handles, with |
| achieve the most comfortable board for your | | | | comfortable rubber padding. Beginners are |
| needs. | | | | also recommended to wear helmets. Before you |
| | | | decide to invest in wakeboarding, do some |
| The bindings, which are what your feet go in, | | | | research to get the best deal possible. |
| assure that you maintain contact with the | | | | You'll want to make sure that the equipment |
| board at all time. They also provide some | | | | you're buying matches the level you're at, |
| support for your ankle and heel during | | | | whether it's beginner or pro. |
| landings. The ropes that you use will vary in | | | | |
| length and elasticity. Average lengths are | | | | Buying products above your skill level may be |
| between 60 and 70 feet. | | | | dangerous. Also, remember that boards don't |
| | | | usually come with bindings, so you'll have to |
| You can buy ropes that are fixed length, or | | | | buy them separately. With some searching |
| others that have adjustment loops for several | | | | online though, you'll find options that fit |
| operating lengths. Most riders prefer | | | | your budget. |