Best Wakeboards for Intermediate Riders
Have you mastered the basics of wakeboarding already? If you no longer struggle popping up and riding in a straight line, Congratulations! You have graduated to an intermediate level wakeboarder. This article lists the best wakeboards for intermediate riders, highlighting their features to help you decide which board will be the right one for you.
The beginner-level wakeboards you used to learn wakeboarding may no longer be good enough for your wakeboarding skill set. Beginner boards are usually more forgiving for new riders but may lack the necessary features to help push yourself to improve. In this case, It would be a great idea to get a new board that will fit your riding style.
Continue reading to learn about some of the best wakeboards for intermediate riders by Prowake.
Best Boat Wakeboard for intermediate Riders
2024 RONIX DISTRICT WAKEBOARD
The Ronix District is an extremely versatile board. Regardless of your style of ability. The District with its hybrid rocker ranges from smooth/low maintenance turns to wide open high-speed cuts.
This board has the rare trait of adapting to you, regardless of your style or ability. Recently, Ronix took one of their best-selling all-purpose series that rides without stereotypes and made it lighter, delivering more feedback and noticeably softer landings. The District with its hybrid rocker ranges from smooth/low maintenance turns to wide open high-speed cuts. With fast predictable takeoffs, to explosive wake to wake jumps, this is a series that truly covers the spectrum.
Riders that approach the wake flat into the wake will notice a strong explosive 3-stage lift. If you jump while on rail you will notice a smooth blended rocker line with an uninterrupted fast take-off and landing. Riders who have a tendency to ride with their weight more evenly dispersed will feel a free ride floaty feel when they initiate turns. Or experience hairpin turns with quick edge transitions if you ride with your weight more in the tail of the board.
Features:
- G&R Technology
- Concave Bottom
- Variable Rail
- Thin Profile
- 4 Fibreglass 1.0” Ramp Fins
- Universal Riding Style – designed by Chad Sharpe
The District was made to be the the chameleon of conforming wakeboards.
Best Cable Wakeboard for intermediate Riders
2022 SLINGSHOT VOLT WAKEBOARD
The Volt is a cable-specific board, resulting from nearly 15 years of Research & Development with some of the best riders in the world. Developed out of the need for a high-performance plus-sized park board, the Volt is an excellent choice for well-rounded park riders looking to do a little bit of everything.
One of the most exciting features of the Volt lies in the tip and tail, which feature an elliptical concave that wraps around round surfaces, giving the rider more “hold” or control, yet at the same time this feature presses flat on even surfaces.
Features:
- Atomic Wood Core
- Carbon Bedrock Inserts
- Single-Shot Fusion Sidewalls
- Ballistic Base
- Continuous Rocker Profile
- Signature Flex Tips
- Elliptical Concave
The Volt was made to satisfy the demand for a high-performance and well-rounded cable-exclusive board offered in a plus-sized range.
Best Hybrid Wakeboard for intermediate Riders
2022 SLINGSHOT NATIVE WAKEBOARD
The Native has proven to be a team favorite for both cable-exclusive and boat-exclusive riders since its debut in 2020. This true crossover king is a reincarnation of two legacy models from years past the Recoil and Response with upgrades like the Elliptical Concave and subtle Flex Tips to meet the needs of the new-age rider.
It’s fast and free on the water and features a medium flex pattern that’s rigid enough for explosive pop on the boat without sacrificing its playfulness in the park. This deck is undoubtedly your one-stop shop for every type of riding built for the rider that can’t be bound to just one discipline.
Features:
- Atomic Wood Core
- Carbon Bedrock Inserts
- Single-Shot Fusion Sidewalls
- Ballistic Base
- Continuous Rocker Profile
- Signature Flex Tips
The native was made to create the ULTIMATE crossover board for all riding styles.
Conclusion
Just like with any sport, progressing to the next level requires new skills and a different set of equipment. To help you choose the best board for your needs, we’ve highlighted some of the features that make our top picks perfect for intermediates. So what are you waiting for? Shop now and take your Wakeboarding game up a notch!
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