Wakesurf Guide
Jan 15th 2026
Surf 101
SKIMMER
A fast, responsive style of board where the rider’s position is centered with a more balanced body. These sharp rail, thin profiled boards react quicker for people that don’t have a lot of time to waste. Preferred by surfers that like to have more feel with their board itself – and not just on fins. They can break free easier for 360’s on the water or shuvits off it. A more forgiving style of board when riding behind a steep wake because you typically ride this style of board at a shorter length (making it less likely to dunk the nose). Because of how speedy these models are – you can get away with a shorter, lightweight length.
HYBRID
For riders that like a little bit of everything. They want to generate power through their bottom turns, but still be able to leave the waterline quickly and easily. A growing style of wakesurfing designed for bigger airs leaving the wake but can still lock in for a proper cutback.
SURF
Toss some buckets with some smooth, linked turns inspired by your favorite saltwater surfer. Traditional surf shapes have a thicker profile and a mellower rail/bevel allowing a rider to pivot a turn more from their back foot and are best ridden with either a deeper fin, or multiple fins. Riders usually apply more pressure on the back half of the board and generate more force through a turn. Still very capable of doing tricks on and off the water – just with a fluid like feel.
FIN SETUP
- Line up fins in the fin box.
2. With even pressure, push fin down into the fin box
3. Go ride!
FIN REMOVAL
- With moderate pressure push the button on either side of the fin down until it bottoms out.
2. While pushing the button with even pressure pull the fin up and out.
3. Put a new fin in and go ride again!
General Maintenance
- Avoid storing your board in direct sunlight or in areas with excessive heat.
- Always begin your ride by entering the water directly. Never start your session by placing any part of your board on a platform or dock.
- Before each use, ensure your fins are securely fastened. Loose fins can vibrate and damage the fin box, as well as the board's foam core.
- Remove fins before travel and offseason storage.
- Before offseason storage, rinse with freshwater and let it dry completely before storing in a temperature controlled environment.
SURF SIZE CHART
|
RIDER WEIGHT |
SURF STYLE |
SKIM STYLE |
HYBRID STYLE |
|
Up to 110LBS |
Up to 4’ |
Up to 4’ |
Up to 4’ |
|
100-170LBS |
4’-4’8” |
4’-4’4” |
3’9”-4’8” |
|
150-200LBS |
4’8”-5’ |
4’4”-4’10” |
4’8”-5’3” |
|
190-250+LBS |
5’+ |
4’10”+ |
5’+ |
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