Wakeboarding
Riding a short board across a lake, towed by an overhead cable or a boat.
- To start
- $60
- Each month
- $100
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1 hour or more
- Where
- A specialist venue
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It gives you a real rush.
- It gets you outside.
- It gets your body properly working.
- It keeps you off screens.
You’ll like it if
- You want to have adventures
- You want to get moving
- You want to get really good at something
Maybe not if
- You are not comfortable in deep water
- You need it to cost little each month
- There is no specialist venue near you
What it feels like
WakeboardingAverage sport & Fitness hobbyBefore you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the venue for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Book a beginners' lesson at a cable wake park and get up on the board for your first straight run along the lake.
Questions
How much does wakeboarding cost to start?
About $60 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $100 a month once you are going.
How much time does wakeboarding take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1 hour or more.
Where do people do wakeboarding?
At a specialist venue, mostly found in cities.
Is wakeboarding good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Book a beginners' lesson at a cable wake park and get up on the board for your first straight run along the lake.
Do I need other people for wakeboarding?
No. It works fine on your own, though plenty of people do it together.