Which size wakeboard to choose?
The size of the board is a very important element, it will have a direct influence on the "behaviour" of your wakeboard!
Here is a little size guide to help you choose the right wakeboard size. It will serve as a reference point but don't forget to also take your feelings into account!
Size guide
Men:
For a man, the size of the board varies between 134 cm and 160 cm
- If you are about 1.70 m tall and weigh less than 60 kg, the wakeboard size varies from 134 cm to 138 cm
- If you are over 1m70 and weigh between 60kg and 80kg, the board will be between 138cm and 145cm
- If you are over 1m80 and weigh between 80 kg and 100 kg, the board will be between 143 cm and 155 cm, or 160 cm for the big boys
Woman:
For a woman, the size of the wakeboard varies from 126 cm to 141 cm
- If you are less than 1.5m tall and weigh less than 40kg, the board will be around 126cm
- If you are between 1.50 and 1.65 m tall and weigh about 50 kg, the wakeboard size will vary from 126 cm to 132 cm
- If you are over 1.70 m tall and weigh more than 55 kg, choose a board of at least 132 cm
Kid:
- For children: choose a wakeboard between 115 and 125 cm
- For teenagers: choose a wakeboard between 125 and 135 cm
Infos
Please note! The size guides may vary slightly between brands and board models.
There is also a clear trend with some riders to choose larger wakeboard sizes.
Once again, we advise you to take your feelings into account!
Learn more about wakeboarding ?
Want more information about wakeboarding? Then I invite you to read our tutorial page -How to choose your board?