Buying a Wakeboard? - Everything you need to know - Board Size - Types of Rocker - Cable vs Boat
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ค. 2024
- Different Rocker types explained - What size is best - Cable Vs Boat and where to buy.
I really hope you find this helpful and if it did give it a thumbs up!
Thanks so much for watching.
Dave - กีฬา
one for bindings? Can't find any good info on the different types and how they are after some wear!
Can confirm that right now its February here in Western Australia and it is stinking hot!
Great vid Lad very informative
Just getting into wake boarding. But have been watching for a bit. Love your vids. Hope your staying safe and still able to get out on the water.
Dude I am so stoked to go out this weekend. The wife just picked me up a 2018 Obrien Valhalla for my birthday. Of course one that you recommended when I messaged you. I looked online and couldn’t find anything and she found it for me. Can’t wait to try it out.
Thanks for making all the wakeboarding content. It seems like its really difficult to find things on wakeboarding that are not just highlights.
Hahah you're very welcome! I agree I think everyone should be doing more insights etc... Hopefully it will catch on!
Thanks again man!! 👊🏼👊🏼
Greetings from Chicago! Thank you for your tips.
Thanks for the video. I watched other videos on the types of boards and yours was the best. I do not need to watch any more.:)
Thanks for the vid dude it helped me pick out a board
Great advice! ;)
just bought a O'Brien Paradigm 2015 for birthday! super stoked for it and I can't wait till I turn 17 to shredd that piece of wood and other stuff.
that's awesome!! Happy birthday brothaaaa. Enjoy that shred stick!!
+David O'Caoimh Wakeboarder thanks nan but i don't have birthday that's the Problem. I have to wait till the 20th of July till I can exchange my wakeskate with my wakeboard :D
+David O'Caoimh Wakeboarder what is the name of the white board and is there a 2016 model for it
it's the O'Brien Bruce. This year there is one super super similar called the O'Brien Revo which is awesome too :)
Maybe a crazy/ hard idea. but can u make a vid about how to inprove your style. like how to land smoother and how to get cleaner in the air. even how to ride a rail bether. couse i know a lot of people can do a trick... but it looks a little bit scatcy... so maby some tips to improve your style. a specialy at the cable.
+Ricardo Garnier hey Ricardo, I really like that idea actually. It will be hard to explain but if i figure it out right then it could actually be very good. Thanks for the message bro :) :)
Love the videos, maybe more kicker/rail how to's in the park?
+Matt Stephenson Thanks bro!! sounds good! Yea I agree I need to do more of them! Will hopefully get some footage in the next few weeks :)
Thx for the mention here...and yes we do have some...and can order any....
+Performance Ski & Surf hahah Awesome! Never in a million years did I think you guys would see this video! Cheers guys :) :)
Thank you vary helpful. Now I know what to look for.
great to hear!!! Happy shopping!! :)
Hey, David! I really enjoy your videos. Very informative, always entertaining, and great energy on your part. Well done! I have a question related to this video. What are your thoughts on the new extra long boards? 151, 156, 161cm. I'm 78 kg, and ride a 145 at the cable. The marketing hype is that the longer boards are even more fun on rails and land softer than shorter boards. What are your thoughts? Thanks!
Johnny
Ronix is pretty good, my friend is a semi-pro wakeboarder and snowboarder, he's taken some pretty hard falls, his Ronix lasted for 3 years and it was a high quality board but also pretty cheap as far as wakeboards go (he got it for $250)
Yes ik David was getting that little ad in there for his sponsor but I'm sure he truly means what he says when he said he thinks it's the best
Awesome videos, I love learning new tips and ideas. What recommendations brands do u have for new rope ideas? I ride behind an 89 20' ski brendella with fat sacks. I have been riding 15+years or so. I am very comfortable on a board. I have been working to land my first roll or flip on a wakeboard. I have landed a barrel roll on a kneeboard..
an off season training video would be great considering no one can ride right now
+Andrew Fialka Sick I think that could be the ticket!!
David, I know this is an older video, but worth a shot. I work at a dealer in MI, we've recently picked up O'Brien again as a supplier to our proshop, and I'm wondering if you've ever had any warranty issues with O'Brien boards/boots. Just curious as to how they hold up long-term as the longevity of the products I put out is a major concern for myself and my customers.
Cheers from Michigan!
Thanks David really useful video! Is there a hybrid type board that's ok for cable and boat? I've seen the obrien Valhalla is that good for both?
Thanks from UK
Hey David! First I'd like to say I love your vids! They've really helped me improve my wakeboarding and learn new tricks! I'm currently looking for a new board so I can step up my wakeboarding. I've gotten down the wake to wake jumping with grabs (been doing that for years) and thanks to your videos learned just about all the 180s I can possibly do besides blind wake to wake 180s, but I haven't really tried them yet haha. I do boat riding on an older wake boat and would like to find something that will help me get me more air time and get me more in to the intermediate tricks because I'm hoping to get in to those soon. Any recommendations on the type and style of board I should get? I'm about 5'7 and 145 pounds if that helps at all. Thank you!!!
Hey Dave, I'm in a great position over in Scotland where I'm 30min from loch lomond, 30min from Glasgow wake park and have regular access to Foxlake over in the east of Scotland. With this in mind which style of board would be best to ride a mix of cable and boat or should I get one for my preferred riding style and hire from the other?
Cheers
B
Hi,
Great movie!
have a great evening :)
Just put the boat in love your videos
Hello , I am somewhat new to the channel but I hope u wouldn’t mind answering a few questions. I am new to wake boarding and I was wondering what the difference is when u have fins vs when u don’t . I know the five u more control and friction in the water but my one question is can u still do a 180 while on the water or do I have to jump up and do a 180. My last question is should I use fins behind a boat or should I not? And don’t worry I subscribed!
I wonder if my length can affect the size when I buy a new wakeboard? How tall are you ? (Just so I have something to relate to). Your videos are the best by the way.
Hey, great Channel. I need to get a board, probably intermediate. whats the differance between a board with moulded fins & removable fins. I ride behind a boat, unfortunatly theres no Cable parks here. What Female board would you recommend
Hey David, im about to buy me a new board but im not sure wich one it should be. Some said that Vampire got some realy good boards. What do you think about this?
Hi! I'm really curious if height has anything to do with wakeboard length. Any answers I can get would be much appreciated :)
Hey! Could you make a video on wake board materials? I'm in the market for one, but don't know the difference build materials make. Thanks
Hi question for you, I've got a jetski and want to tow a wakeboard in the sea, is there anything i should look out for when im buying a board that will help in the rough water ? thanks
Ok David, few questions, I've been riding for more then 3 years now (Raley level) im having problems behind boats, cable is working just fine I'm trying new things and progressing:)( slowly). My friend has 2 boats Both low wave ski boats (saw the video you did it was sick), now to my question what speed should we run it? And how long should we keep the rope? Thx in advance
thank you
What’s the difference between foot position? Or is it just based on what you’re comfortable with? Thanks
David OC would a 136 size board be good for someone that is around 145-150 pounds (around 66-68 kg)
Hi! I need help! I want to buy my first board and I just found a board on sale. It's an hybrid board. Is it good for the cable?
Hi David I was wondering if Byerly wakeboards are any good?
Great video!!! Quick O'Brien question. I ride a 2015 Contra for boat and a 2014 Paradigm for cable. I noticed the Contra didn't make it to the 2016 O'Brien lineup. What other boat board would you recommend in this case? I tried the CTP and didn't ride very well. It seemed extremely different in comparison to the Contra. On another note, every video you've put out is awesome and very valuable. Keep it up!!! If you ever make it to Nashville, TN please know you have a spot on the boat any time!
+Garret Pair Hey Garret,
Firstly heellll yessss Thanks for the compliments!!!
Okay so when I read your message i got confused, cause I'm nearly sure I have actually ridden the O'Brien Contra 2016!! So i checked the website, and GOOD NEWS for you!!! It's being sold in 2016 obrien.com/product/contra/
If you have any more Q's let me know brothaaaa!
+David O'Caoimh Wakeboarder
Awesome, much appreciated my man!
Soooo i started wakeboarding on a cable this season but i keep hearing i'm picking it up quickly, i'm taking obstakles and such. i want to buy a board for the next season... should i still concider myself as a beginner or do you call yourself a beginner if you only do laps?
David i am a beginner wakeboarder and i use boat. But i dont have a wakeboarding boat. I live in qatar and my 3 options are ronix liquid force and jobe i dont know what brand is best can you please recommend one
Is there any cable ''Parks'' in ireland that you know of?
Can you do a video like this but for bindings
Which is the best board for beginners?
Can you talk more about Cable Wakeboards. Like haow to choose a Board for a Bigginer o Intermediat or a Pro rider. The materials like wood or carbon fiber or other stuff, and the boot. please. Thanks Man!!
My brother and I are new to wakeboarding and are trying to learn how to jump the wake we have tried 2 different boards ones shorter and ones longer we do better with the short board but it's not ours can you recomend a board for him and I. I weight 130lbs and he weights 120lbs and we are both 5'8
More cable how to's!
Can you please make a video showing what way to wakeboard board (natural) or (goofy)) pls, thanks
david, do you think you could do a video on wakeboarding on a "budget"? I board but I have a non wake boat and an old (10 years?) wakeboard. i can never tell if im doing things wrong because all the videos i see are people with top of the line boats with expensive towers and near brand new wake gear etc. I know im not alone on this so i think that could be a cool vid. thanks.
p.s. cheers from michigan! :)
+Chuckbawseness I:I hey you're certainly not! I also ride an older boat mostly. Thankfully I'm sponsored by o'brien so i get new boards. I like the idea of the video. The harsh truth is, it's usually not that cheap to wakeboard, but there are certainly ways to cut back. I'll try think up of how i could fill a video on it and then maybe do it! Thanks for the suggestion though, it's a very different one!! :)
+David O'Caoimh Wakeboarder I really appreciate it man!II understand if you cant do it haha I only ask because alot of the reference people offer in how to's can have to do with more expensive stuff, and plus sometimes i do question myself, maybe my board isnt meant for this cuz its too old.. maybe if i had a tower i could swing wider on jumps.....you get the point. I also am a "veteran" snowboarder and god it gets expensive too. if only everything fun was cheap right?
+Chuckbawseness I:I yeah i see what you're saying. I mean i guess if you look back to 10 or 12 years ago and what some pros were able to do on that stuff, it makes you think it is possible. I think new technology (boards boats etc...) they help and speed up the process but the old gear still does the job you know?
Anyway have a great weekend!! :)
+David O'Caoimh Wakeboarder Sounds good and you too! I also gotta say mad respect that you take care to help out and talk to people like me. Pros arent expected to do that and you go above and beyond. Stay awesome my man. peace :)
+Chuckbawseness I:I hahah legend!! Thank you!!! And I'll keep doing videos and talking to everyone! Thank youuuu!!
I want to send you a pic of a O'Brien wake board so you can tell me if the board has the bindings or am I missing a part to the binding for the feet. I can't figure out how to send a picture through this messaging
When is your pro mod coming out? You are the most popular O' Brian rider I want to ride your board not the same board?
Is there a difference between an Impact Base and a Delta Base??
Can you maybe do a video on what the fins are used for?
Also whether or not to attach them?
The fins are used to help people control where they are going in the water as they act as rudders to help you control your movements on the top of the water, however they make it more difficult to use the kickers. Know it’s late but hope it helps
Hey lad. So a quick question is how do i decide between a boat board or a cable board as my family has a boat but i ride more at a cable park. Do u think a boat board is rideable on a cable?
You will get used to whatever board you pick. But I would say its less painfull to ride a cable board behind a boat than a boat board on the cable. Especially if you are mainly riding in the cable park. Unless you are more like the invert rider and obstacles do not matter that much to you. In that case I would say its the other way around. Hope that helps.
I am 82kg and just bought a used cheap 132cm board. I feel like it is way too small because i am really struggling to get out of the water. Is it my technique or do i need a bigger board?
I have a 2016 Liquid Force slab wakeboard and have recently only used it on cable parks, obviously finless. It is a hybrid and has a really flat bottom and is extremely flexible. I've been advancing a lot and one thing I seem to have a problem with is when I'm edging to do a raley off the water, I always feel like when I'm about to pop it slips under me or something and I don't go through with doing the trick. I can do extremely hard edges, sometimes even with my back flat against the water so I doubt my edging is the problem but do you think there is anything special I should be doing, or is it my board by any chance being too flat or any tips?
hey Mark, sounds really good. So what I think it might be is actually your release. So like you have a good solid edge, but when you go to take off, it sounds like you could be try to jump and thus coming off your edge (without even knowing it).
The thing about an air trick is the take off/ release is actually an extension of your edge. So like you want to edge further to pop and it will flick you up rather than jumping if that makes sense?
If you keep having trouble, hit up my docwake.com and send me a video so i can see what's happening exactly and we will get it sorted!! :) :)
Hello, love watching your videos. I am really into kitesurfing, are there cable-kitesurf-combo-boards?
Just started wakeboarding and loving it. I ski behind a jetski and im confused as to why nooone talks about the centre fins???? All the videos showing getting up for beginners use the position of keeping the board horizontal. Why Centre fins and can you horizontal start????
What board do you run?
Another sweet video!! What is the boat board that you ride on?
+Ben Hammond Hey Ben, Thanks so much bro!!! Stoked you like the vids.
Honestly, I ride whatever I can!! hahah Riding is riding whichever boat it is!! hhaha But when I'm home in Ireland, I ride at my club which has an MasterCraft X1, or my parents have an old super air 210. I'm not too fussy though!! :)
+Ben Hammond I just realised. What board BOARD not boat is what you asked.
I have been riding the Obrien bruce, but for 2016 i'll be riding the o'brien revo :)
Can you do a buyers guide on wake boats?
i bought a wakeboard first, now i watch this vid.
Is RONIX a good board?
Im a heavy dude (85kg) yet i feel much more comfortable on a smaller board. Its just so much more agile.
I wanna get my 13 year old son into wakeboarding, can i tow him with our jet boat but got no tower? Shall i start first with one of the versa wakeboard to have him get into it?
Hey I’m 15 and started wakeboarding a few years ago and I’ve never used a tower and I’m fine without it. I’ve heard that they can help but they’re by no mean something you have to have.
Just ordered a ronix district 2017 board for Christmas
nice, congrats bro :)
Videos sick
+NathanDpro Thanks Nathan!!
I have a buddy who is , id say about 260lbs but maybe 5'6 or 5'7 and was looking into giving it a try..would even be worth his time..most pple i know who wakeboard are smaller guys under 200lbs
Yo I ride a 141 and I'm 165 lbs and 5'7 what is the problem with riding a board the wrong side
I'm about to get a wakeboard do you have any suggestions on what brand
lol nvrmind I didn't watch the whole vid
You should do how to method or how to toe 3
+Joseph Gurr yeah, both good choices. I've actually had a few people private message me on the toes 3, so needs to happen!! :)
Hey. I'm going wakeboarding next week at a cable park and have a boat board. Its an O'Brien board with a continuous rocker and no impact base. My question is, will i be able to ride on obstacles without shredding up the bottom of the board or damaging it?
+jacob Chapman +David O'Caoimh Wakeboarder did you ever see this?
+David O'Caoimh Wakeboarder?
+jacob Chapman ohhh crap Jacob! I'm so sorry I never saw your message!! I'm super sorry about that. It's really unlike me to miss one!
If you still need an answer (although I'm sure you've been to the cable by now) then I guess I'd say it's okay to ride a normal none impact base on the cable a little, but after a whole it will wear down so ideally try and get your hands on an impact/ cable board if you can borrow one or something.
Once again, I'm super super sorry for missing your comment for so long!!!
+David O'Caoimh Wakeboarder thanks for the reply. think I'm just gonna use my boat board until its wrecked and wait until the sales at the end of the season coming up. thanks
+jacob Chapman sounds good Once again apologies for the delay! :)
I am slightly better than a beginner, i can do wake to wake jumps without huge pop. Looking at buying a proper board. Would you recommend a Ronix Core22 (2015), Slingshot Response (2017) or a Hyperlite Murray (2018). Can get all of these on a good deal at the moment otherwise would consider some Obrien boards (we have their tube haha)
Tyler Goldberg hey Tyler, how’s it going. So I’m guessing it’s for boat?
I’m not fully familiar with these boards. I know the murray is quite good (from what I hear). Then I also know the concept of a flex board on boat (slingshot) isn’t a good idea. Makes it nearly impossible to have a consistent pop.
Obviously I’m an obrien man through and through. Something like the Valhalla is awesome. It’s a lot less inexpensive than most other brands, but probably one of the best boards for wakeboarding. It’s really easy and predictable which is sick for progression. You’ll get a lot more bang for you buck 😊😊
Hey David, awesome to get a response so quick - thank you! yes it would be for boat. I will check out the Valhalla and see if I can find a decently priced one in Australia. Re slingshot, the response (or the other SS board i was looking at - the pill) are meant to be very stiff (at least the pill is).
In terms of sizing, would you recommend a 138-140 size? I am about 74kg or 165lbs
Tyler Goldberg sick. I would recommend either. If you’re over 5ft10 maybe around the 140 mark 🤘🏻
Mate, searched everywhere for a Valhalla - must be out of stock in Aus?? Found a Murray 139cm - do you reckon I go 139 or 144?
I'm 74kg and 1.70m and have been riding a friends wakeboard 142 and feels great. I saw one model that I liked but they only sell it in a 145 size. Would that be too big or heavy for me, or is it not that much of a difference?
it is a kinda big difference, but big boards also feels kinda good. More pop and easier landisngs but its a little harder to control :P
Hey, yeah Jon is right. If it's for cable then I'd say definitely go for it. But on the boat, it might just be too big in my opinion. But at the end of the day it's all about personal preference. :)
Its for wakeboarding on the boat, so I guess I'll go with the smaller one, thanks for the advice!
Ok, really basic question, I see neither of the boards have a center or larger fin. When do you use a fin? ever? always?
+dalelew Dale, I can't believe this just slipped by and I didn't think to put that in the video. It makes a lot of sense.
Right, so realistically, to be honest, I think centre fins can only be used by beginners and once people start going for proper wake to wakes 180s and inverts it's ideal to have 4 fins instead of two centre ones
Fins should mostly only used when on a boat of a jetski, and then when on a cable and hitting obstacles it's best to take them off!
Hope that tell you what you want to know! :)
How to do your first kicker would be great also!
+Ejs Sarona yeah! Crap I've never done that!! That's a must! Thanks :) :)
Great! I'll be watching out for it! Keep rocking man! :)
Can't wait for it enough really having troubles landing them kickers :))
+Ejs Sarona Crap. Here,s end me a video here facebook.com/davidwakeocaoimh/ even off a phone and I'll try help ya brotha!!! :)
Oh crap. I don't have a video as of now. When I ride on saturday I'll hit you up... Thanks man. Appreciate it!!
What if you ride boat and cable? What board do you get?
Try and get a crossover. The O'Brien SOB is really good on both actually for example :)
I’ve got a boat board from my girlfriend as a gift but I’m cable rider. I haven’t tried it yet, but what do you think about this- it will be really difficult to do it. It is Obrien system 140 one?
Hey man enjoy your videos needing to find a board that will support my weight I'm 6,1 weigh like 260 can't fine any boards that say they can support me any suggestions
Blaine Williams get on boardco.com and filter by size. A 150-160 cm should be plenty big.
@@Flannagan.n1 thank u sir
Can you ride a boat board on a cable
Hey I have a ronix vault board and one edge is sharp and angled and one is more rounded do my toes go towards the sharp edge or rounded edge??
ohhh, honestly, I don't know, I've never heard of a board with different edges. Sorry I can't be more help, but I genuinely have never heard of anything like that. I'd say on the heels, but I could be wrong
David O'Caoimh Wakeboarder alright thanks for the reply
We're u just as scared when u first ever was able to clear the wake? Like should I just go full send mode or take it easy
hahahh no no never go full full send lol. Like sometimes you do just have to man up to try stuff, but also don't be stupid and take too many risks :)
I weigh 125 lbs and I'm 5"9, but I'm still growing. How long of a board in cm should I get?
Cole Spurgeon you should get 145cm
Is it bad for the board if you take a boat board to a cable park ??
+tokz “tokz Jcap” jcap No not at all. I used a boat board on cable until 2015. But the only downside to it is it's not a easy on rails, and maybe it will wear down too, but all in all it's okay :)
OK thanks alot! :) by the way enjoyed the off the doc series sick riding got me amped to get better at wakeboarding
tokz jcap That's rad!!! Thanks bro :) Keep enjoying shredding :)
What happens if a big guy (6'4" 230lb) try's to learn on a board that's too small. Just in terms of trying to get up out of the water, is it a deal breaker?
Chris, it's definitely not a deal breaker, but it's not ideal. How big was the board?
+David O'Caoimh Wakeboarder The first one I tried was 136. Then I tried a longer board (hyperlite big gun) but it is an old school pointy style and I don't think it has much more surface area than the 136. I know my technique was not correct and that's most of my problem but I was just curious how much the board size was contributing to my failure.
Chris Peterson ohh cool yeah, it's not impossible, just difficult!!
I would recommend something like a 143 or something or even bigger if it's possible :)
+David O'Caoimh Wakeboarder Thanks for the info. Right now I have a choice between an older O'brian Custom 142 and a hydro slide black widow 145.
I want to have a board for cable and boat but I am a kid... do o'brien do some boards for kids? thanks
Victor, awesome. Yeah they do. They have a few, I hear that the hooky is one of the best :) :) obrien.com/product/2017-hooky/
ok thanks a lot! 😄 but on the website we can't see the prices
I have a hard time finding a cable board that fits my style I’m 167cm and weight around 60 I’m only riding goofy :P
how to buy bindings??
+Johnnay Majjjor hahah that would seem like a reasonable add on to this video! hah
+David O'Caoimh Wakeboarder thanks keep up the good work
I am 6 feet tall and 180 lbs. I am right on the border of a 138 and 143 ish, which one do i use? Looking for some advice? Smaller for more control? Bigger for the effortless pop?
+Tyler John Hey man, I'd say a 141 wish is about right. I'm the same weight but a bit shorted and i'm on a 139 so i think the 141 is perfecto for you. :) :) Then control and pop is more based on the shape like 3 stage is popier!
+David O'Caoimh Wakeboarder Thanks for the advice! I was leaning towards the 141 also. I am not a huge 3 stage rider, usually lean more towards the continuous rocker lines. I have been hearing some hype around the camber boards... so much going on! Thanks again!
+Tyler John hahaha so much new things coming on. Honestly, I've never ride a camber board so I can't give an educated opinion, but It sounds kind of weird, almost like it would be slow on the water. But who knows!!
Happy shopping bro :) :)
i wish i coulve watch this video before buyin a board , i got one for the ocean instead of cables
I need the cheapest decent board I can get for a boat including boots not just the board
Adam Hartman Your bindings will come with the board. I recommend going too a cable park near you too buy one.
Can you use a cable board behind a boat or nah
Byron Edmondson I'd like to hear an opinion on this as well
justin rennie can't tell if taking piss coz of typo or being legit
No im being serious ide like to know if you use a Park Board behind the boat if you will have issues
i truly believe that Liquid Force and Slingshot Boards are the best. David pro wake boarders tell me that O'Brien are the worst.
You should move to Australia
skip to 1:06 to begin
How to do basic tricks
ride your cable board behind the boat
I need your E-mail to send picture
Why are you sponsored by thongs
hahah it's a flip flop brand!! :) thongsflipflops.com
Starts 1:05
A how to land pete rose or a tootsie would be sickk
+Seif el din Darwish cool, I'll maybe do tootsie 1st as I've had a few ask for over the last while asking for that actually. Thanks for checking it out :)