Wakeboards

There are many types of wakeboards to suit any riders style. Most of the new wakeboards provide each rider with a specific feel of the water. Each wakeboard requires a separate binding which is bolted to the board. The binding is offered in either a closed-toe type boot, snowboard binding type or open-toe.

The wakeboards are manufactured to size and spec, providing a heavier rider with more surface area or a longer wider board, and the smaller rider with a lighter shorter wakeboard. This will also depend on your riding style, wakeboards are designed with “flex” to accommodate response into and out of the wake.

Over the years, Wakeboard boats have been exclusive taking there cues from ski-boats. The hulls are designed to provide maximum wake to the back of the boat. Many of the new boat manufactures such as Malibu, AXIS and Mastercraft wake-boats provide on-board ballast systems providing more or less weight to the hull of the boat. This gives maximum control of wake size to the rear of the boat.

Cable parks have been established over the years to provide wakeboarder’s a place to ride. The Wake Park is somewhat imaged after a skate park giving the rider obstacles to tackle, like ramps and rails. This also is less expensive than traditional lake riding. No wake-boat to purchase or gas to spend money on. A wake pass is offered by hour or for the full day. Since cable parks are still in there infancy, most states do not offer these types of riding parks. The wakeboard manufacturers have stepped up and also designed there gear to handle the pounding of rails and obstacles. New tougher materials like sintered bases for wakeboards that are more stiff, to provide longevity for gear specifically used in cable parks.

Nike SB Skate Shoes P-Rod 5

Nike is producing their skate shoes on the next level. Notice the period on the end of the previous sentence. It started earlier this year with the release of Eric Koston’s One. These new breed of style and comfort included the Lunarlon cushioning only seen in Nike’s running shoe line-up. The latest evolution and evidence of Nike’s dominance in function and feel comes with the drop of Paul Rodriguez’s fifth signature shoe, the P-Rod 5.

Just two short days ago, skate shoe stores turned the inventory on for the much anticipated release. I myself picked up a pair to see what the hype was all about.  The P-Rod 5 skate shoes have a unique feel when laced up. wide in the toe and tight through mid-shoe. This keeps the foot stable in the shoe and provides the ultimate on-board feel. I will definitely be following up as we get deeper into the wear, and have put in a few more hours on the streets, and at the skate park. My initial thoughts on Paul’s fifth installment? Boom! You can pick up the Nike SB P-Rod 5 here.