The prominence of extreme sports has been growing since the 1990s. In the ‘90s, the X-Games brought extreme sports into many people’s homes via their televisions. That created a boom in skateboarding, snowboarding, and BMX. The boom has increased since then, and many people are looking to branch out. If you are a person who loves extreme sports, especially skateboarding and snowboarding, then you have to try wakeboarding. The sport was invented in the 1980s by surfers and skateboarders who wanted a way to have fun on the water.
How it Works
The sport is actually very simple, though it does have something of a learning curve. For those who have experience with other board sports, it might be easier than someone who doesn’t have much experience. Wakeboarding, put simply, involves strapping yourself to a floating board. You then are pulled behind a boat, typically going about 20-30 mph. As the boat pulls you through the water, it creates waves in its wake. Those who are very skilled at it can actually use the waves as ramps.
The learning curve is somewhat high, and many people say that the most difficult aspect for any beginner is the mere act of standing up. Once you can get to your feet, many say that it is much easier to stay up.
Finding Great Equipment
You can find great wakeboarding equipment online. Online retailers have much lower overhead than brick and mortar stores. They also have more space to stock equipment. The lower overhead and the greater space allows them to offer more equipment at much lower prices. They do not have to raise their prices to pay for power bills, rent on a building, and so on.
If you buy your equipment online, you will likely be able to find a great deal. You’ll also find a great selection.
