How to Get Started on a Wakesurf Board (First Try!)
We've covered other tips for beginner wakesurfers -- but getting up and moving on the board in the first place is arguably the most difficult part of learning to ride....
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How to Get Started on a Wakesurf Board (First Try!)
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Hydroil Mast Length: What's Best?
Next to the wings, the mast is arguably one of the most important components of your hydrofoil. Its height greatly impacts how your board handles. Having the wrong mast length...
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How to Pick a Hydrofoil Wing
The wings -- especially the front wing -- are the most important part of any hydrofoil board. More than any other component, the front wing influences how the board rides...
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How to Pick a Hydrofoil for Beginners [2025]
Hydrofoils afford arguably the most freedom on the water. You are, after all, effectively flying through the water under your own power. The foil allows you to go virtually anywhere....
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Best Beginner Wakesurf Boards of 2025
Ready to jump into wakesurfing for the first time? Getting the right (or wrong) board can make or break your first run behind the boat. Here are our top picks...
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The Best Beginner Combo Water Skis (2025)
Summer's fast approaching -- and chances are high you're ready to dive into a new watersport. Combo water skiing, perhaps? But what about the skis? Which set of skis are...
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Wakeboarding vs. Kneeboarding: What's Different? Is One Better for Beginners?
Wakeboarding, kneeboarding -- what's the difference? Is one generally "better" or more fun than the other? What about for kids? Which one's the better option for getting your little ones...
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How to Protect Your Boat During The Off-Season
The cold months are here. It's time to cover the boat and put 'er away -- but wait! Are you storing your boat correctly? Or, are you leaving some critical...
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Aquaglide "Recoil" Water Trampoline Instructions
Congratulations on your Aquaglide Water Trampoline purchase! These instructions provide the steps for setting up and anchoring your new Aquaglide trampoline. These instructions are applicable for the Recoil Tramp 14...
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"Shorty" vs. Full Wetsuit: Which One, When, & Why?
We've covered how thick your wetsuit should be based on water and air temperature. But what type of suit should you wear? A shorty suit, with exposed limbs, or a...
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How Pick The Right Dock Lines For Your Boat
As the cold months approach, you're probably getting your boat ready for storage at the dock. One of the most important pieces of kit you'll need to get your boat...
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Wetsuit Thickness vs. Water Temperature: What's Best?
Doing some cold-water water skiing or wakeboarding? Trying to break that wind chill on brisk mornings early in the season? We're covering what wetsuit you need for specific water temperatures....
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How to Water Ski & Wakeboard In Cold Weather
Who says you have to stow the boat and hit the slopes when the temps get chilly? There's no need to ditch your tow rope for a ski lift! Plenty...
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