Wakeskate or Wakesurf?

[MalibuBuzz]

Can someone explain what the difference between a wakeskate and a wakesurf board is? Which is recommended for the beginner? Also what brand is best for the beginner?

[SacRiverRat]

What does the beginner want to do?... wakesurf or wakeskate?

Wakesurfing is.. ah.. surfing on the wake

Wakeskating is pretty much wakeboarding w/out bindings (simply speaking).. like skateboarding

[sheeprides]

Wakeskating - riding the wake at a similar distance as wakeboarding. Skateboard type feel.

Wakesurfing - riding a weight induced wake at a close proximity. Slower speed. Surfing feel.

[Brad B]

wakeskating - long rope (60ft plus), speed 16-23 mph

wakesurfing - no rope, speed 9-13 mph, passengers in the boat close enuff to heckle rider and provide beer bong

Recommend all watersports for beginner - you just never know what their niche is - slalom, wakeboard, wakeskate, wakesurf

Edited April 7, 2007 by Brad B

[chathamsolutions]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakesurfing

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakeskating

[jetskipro550]

Can someone explain what the difference between a wakeskate and a wakesurf board is? Which is recommended for the beginner? Also what brand is best for the beginner?

Just to add to this question, I bought a new Malibu, and I was wondering thats the difference between and dd and a vd? J/k TNN WVLX You already have your answer to your question of the difference, but as for which board/brand? For wakeskate I would look at something cheap cause IMO they are all pretty much the same unless your really good at it. They can be found new for under $100. Surf boards depending on your average rider size (weight) and your wake size (shouldn't be a problem with an 07 VLX). Liquid Force, Phase 5, Hyperlite, etc... all make good boards just get one that fits you and your family. I would also recommend getting a wakesurf specific rope. They aren't very expensive and they are about 15' long with a very small handle so your arms/legs/head don't get caught in it if you fall.