Wakeboards come in various styles and designs. Consequently, the girls’ wakeboard is different from the men’s, in terms of size and design, although the functionality remains the same.
Wakeboarding is a relatively new and extremely challenging water sport that is a combination of water surfing and skiing. They are a mixture of surfboards and snowboards that float on the water. They are shorter in length and wider, making them buoyant. Although the sport was dominated by men in the past, women are also not far behind with professional wakeboarders like Corrie Dyer and Raimi Merritt creating quite a stir in the sport. Today, there are wakeboards that suit girls and women. The main difference between a girls’ wakeboard and a men’s wakeboard is that the girls’ board is designed specifically for girls. Apart from certain basic differences, the functionality remains the same as any other normal wakeboard.
If you think it’s hard to find a girl’s wakeboard, you’d be surprised. Several companies make wakeboards specifically for girls in various designs and styles. They basically vary depending on the height, weight and physique of the individual. Since a woman would weigh less than a man and the average woman is shorter than a man, the girls’ wakeboard is usually lighter and weighs less. Since a woman’s center of gravity is different from a man’s, wakeboards made for women are also different with this fact in mind.
When it comes to wakeboard bindings, in the case of the girls wakeboard, the binding is slightly narrower in the heel compared to a men’s. Although both men’s and women’s wakeboarding may look the same at first glance, binding size and position definitely vary due to differences in body type. Wakeboard vests ensure that you wade safely and surf the water without difficulty. Therefore, they have to be the right size. The sizing of these vests is based on chest circumference and weight. Accordingly, a girls’ wakeboarding vest will be different from a man’s, since a woman’s chest circumference and weight will obviously be different from a man’s. It is important that the vest fits you well and does not choke you when you are wakeboarding. Generally the vest designed for a woman would facilitate more movement and her style is more feminine. They are generally shorter than a man’s vest and fit more closely.
The colors and designs of wakeboards for girls are more feminine. For example, wakeboards intended for women may have pink colors and designs. If you’re looking specifically for girls’ wakeboards, keep the above considerations in mind when purchasing one.