The most popular wakeboards are Ronix, CWB, O’Brien, Hyperlite, Liquid Force, Company, Gator, Byerly and Slingshot. The configuration and positioning of the fins and bindings varies according to rider preference and is adjusted for a variety of reasons. Jumps are performed by hitting the wake and launching into the air. Used in competition race boats for years, the chevrons help break water off the tail of the wakeboard making it ride higher and faster in the water. Wakeboarding is organized by the International Waterski and Wakeboard Federation (IWWF).

It is the leading group for organizing competitions, developing the Cable Wakeboard World Rules, formats, judging criteria’s, educating Judges and helping organizers to running the competitions. Using edging techniques, the rider can move outside of the wake or cut rapidly in toward the wake. The “rocker” is the bend in a wakeboard from tip to tail. As with many freestyle sports such as snowboarding and surfing, there is almost a separate language of terms to describe various tricks. Adding ballast increases displacement, and consequently enlarges the wake produced.

A beginner wakeboard typically has edges that are somewhat “squared” in order to provide better balance and stability. Top contours provide less swing weight making the wakeboard that responds much quicker in edge to edge carves and spinning. This is when the Hyperlite wakeboard was introduced. He wanted the wakeboard to have similar features to his last wakeboard, the Player. Vented Channels Allow the wakeboard to ride in the water without any lift or cavitations.

The IWWF and its Cable Wakeboard World Council (CWWC) is a rider formed voluntary nonprofit working council and is organizing and promoting the wakeboard sport on a worldwide level. However this did not quite create the speed Daniel was looking for, so the chevron notches were introduced to the bottom of the wakeboard. The manufacturers today are doing a great job of putting together board and bindings for $400.00 or less that rivals pro wakeboards from just a few years ago. Metal screws are inserted to attach bindings and fins. As the rope tightens the rider gains speed and momentum toward the wake.