What is the Wake Channel?

At The Wake Channel, we’re dedicated to bringing you the best wake AND watersports content in the world. With unrivalled access to the people and companies that define the sport, we deliver weekly how to’s, technique tips, humor, news and adventure for anyone interested in watersports.

Whether you’re a fan of wakeboarding or waterskiing, a beginner looking to improve their skills or an expert looking for tips on how to perfect your tricks, there’s something here for everyone!

What is Wakeboarding?

Wakeboarding is one of the fastest-growing watersports in the world, and it offers a unique mix of adrenaline and fun.

Wakeboarding is a towed Watersport similar to waterskiing but you are sideways like surfing or skateboarding or snowboarding. It has been a quickly growing and popular sport over the years and is now leading the watersports industry along side wake surfing and foiling. Check out the top athletes at the Pro Wakeboard Tour and see some insane wakeboarding action.

How Fast Do You need to go for wakeboarding?

Wake Boat Speeds Based on Activity

Wakeboarding

Wakeboard speeds are typically in the 18-23mph range, but it depends on the rider. Kids and beginner wakeboarders can ride a wakeboard as slow as 10mph, but experienced and professional riders typically prefer speeds around 21.5-23.5mph.

Wakesurfing

Wakesurf speeds are typically around 10mph-12mph. That’s the sweet spot for creating a surfable wave.

Wakesurfing is when you are riding a surfboard behind the boat at slow speeds and letting go of the rope allows for a continuous wave to be ridden on.

What is Wakesurfing?

Wakesurfing vs wakeboarding?

Wakesurfing is when you are riding a surfboard behind the boat a slow speeds and you can let go of the rope and surf a continuous wave. Wakeboarding you are riding a wakeboard and going faster speeds and holding a wakeboard rope as the boat pulls you across the top of the water allowing for tricks to be performed.