Wakeboarding is one of the hottest sports right now and if you have not tried it you are missing out. It is a new sport so the equipment is developing fast so if you have not checked out the new boards, you will be amazed. Here are some of the best from makers like Slingshot, CWB and Hyperlite.

One of the best of the new style boards is that Recoil from Slingshot. This is a really aggressive top of the line board that is perfect for hitting the big waves and pulling major air. It has the three stage rocker boards that give is an aggressive feel and a lot of control. So you will feel comfortable working out tricks in the big stuff.

The Recoil has what Slingshot calls "Flex Control" which is a design that makes it solid hitting the wave but smooth and forgiving when you go to land. That makes for a dependable board that does not beat on you so you can ride longer and fly higher.

Slingshot also redesigned the rocker and outline of the board to help it ride the wave effortlessly because it has less drag than the old style. Adjustable sidewalls mean you can change the feel of the board and get as much drag as you want for steering and cornering. The bolt on fins are also adjustable to fit the rider's preference. This is one of the best things about the recoil; you can change it up to fit the conditions and you can make changes as you progress and gain experience.

If you are not quite ready for something as high tech and expensive, the Sol 141 by CWB is a great entry level board. But don't be fooled, this is not a cheaply made toy. It is a quality board and all the board most riders will ever need, it just lacks some of the features of the Slingshot. It does have two removable fins in the center, but the others are molded into the board and not adjustable. The best news about this board is that it is stable and dependable and it will not break the bank.

Hyperlite has a full range of boards ranging from entry level boards like the State that make it easy to learn all the way up to the Imperial which is a pro level board. The state is so easy and forgiving it makes learning to wakeboard a snap. No one will even have to show you how because the board shows you the right way and make it hard to make a mistake.

On the other end of the spectrum, the Imperial is a state of the art with all the latest advances that give it the perfect blend of plenty of stability and maximum pop for that big air. It is a wide board which gives the rider plenty of leverage to bury the rail and gives it a quick and responsive ride. You will not be disappointed. In fact, with the imperial and a good wake you will be amazed what you can do.

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