Wakeboard Critic

The Best Wakeboards 2023

Our handpicked wakeboards for kids, women and men of all ages and abilities

Wakeboard features compared across your favorite brands

When it comes to wakeboards, there are a lot of options from many different brands, each of which has it’s own design focus.  We research a variety of different brands, focusing on trusted, well-known, quality brands as well as introducing a few lesser known brands that may be more cost effective.  

When choosing the best wakeboard for you or your family, you need to consider the skill level of the rider, the wakeboard style, size and design features, the maximum weight capacity and the price, before making your purchase.

Our top 20 wakeboards for 2023 have been listed in tables under the following headings:

  • kids wakeboards
  • womens wakeboards
  • mens wakeboards

Each review table conatins a summary of the main information and then further on we have some more detailed summaries.  If you require a more indepth review, click the Read Review button in the table for a more detailed review to help you decide which wakeboard is going to suit you and your riding style, or the wakeboarder you are purchasing it for.

 

Many of these wakeboards are from Hyperlite, Ronix, O’Brien, Liquid Force, Connelly and Slingshot, as they are some of the top brands with outstanding quality.

Kid's Wakeboards 2023

Wakeboard

Features

Purchase

Ronix Vision Kids Wakeboard Package & Vision Boots

120cm

3-stage rocker 

Kids

Beginner

  • Glows in the dark

  • Molded-in fins

  • Removable center fin

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Hyperlite Motive Jr. Wakeboard Package & Remix Kid's Bindings

119cm

Continuous rocker

Kids

Beginner

  • Molded in fins

  • Molded landing feature

  • Fully beveled edge

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O'Brien System Wakeboard Package with Bindings

124cm

Continuous rocker

Kids

Beginner

  • Grab rail

  • 4 molded-in fins, 2 removable Attack center fins

  • Traditional Flex

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Ronix Vault Kid's Wakeboard Package & Divide Boots

125cm, 130cm

3-stage rocker

Kids

Beginner

Experienced

  • Modello construction

  • Thinner, sharper toeside rail & fuller, vertical heelside rail

  • 4 molded-in fins, removable 1.7" hook fins

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Hyperlite Divine Jr. Girls Wakeboard Package & Jinx Bindings

119cm

Continuous rocker

Kids

Beginner

Experienced

  • Monocoque construction

  • Molded in fins and landing feature

  • Full bevelled edge

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Women's Wakeboards 2023

Wakeboard

Features

Purchase

Liquid Force Angel Women's Wakeboard

130cm, 135cm

Hybrid rocker 

Women

Beginner

Experienced

  • Diamond bat-tail shape

  • D-I-S-C hull through the center

  • Double concave "V" at ends

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Ronix Quarter 'Til Midnight Wakeboard Package & Halo Boots

129cm, 134cm, 138cm

Hybrid rocker

Women

Experienced

  • Adapts to your riding style and ability

  • Adapts to your riding style and ability

  • Suitable for all abilities

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Connelly Lotus Wakeboard with Karma Boot

130cm, 134cm

Hybrid rocker

Women

Beginner

  • Blended performance and stability

  • Enhanced edge channel for stability

  • System 80 core

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Hyperlite Eden Womens Wakeboard Package & Viva Bindings

125cm, 130cm, 135cm

Hybrid rocker

Kids

Women

Beginner

Experienced

  • Assymetrical design

  • Molded fins

  • Toe-side footbed risers

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O'Brien Clutch Wakeboard Package & Clutch Binding

138cm, 143cm

3-stage rocker

Women

Men

Beginner

Experienced

  • Variable beveled edge

  • Feather core

  • Four molded in fins, two removable Attack 1.4 center fins

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Hyperlite Cadence Womens Wakeboard

134cm, 138cm

Continuous rocker

Cable Park

Womens

Beginner

  • Satin flex

  • Variable thickness profile

  • Variable edge design

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Men's Wakeboards 2023

Wakeboard


Features

Purchase

Hyperlite Agent Wakeboard Package & Agent Bindings

134cm, 138cm, 142cm

3-stage rocker

Men

Beginner

Experienced

  • Thinner and more lightweight

  • Four removable fins

  • Step-down edges

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Ronix District Wakeboard Package & Divide Boots

134cm, 138cm, 144cm, 150cm

Hybrid rocker 

Kids

Men

Beginner

Experienced

  • Adaptable to your riding style

  • Modello Construction

  • Neutral energy

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Hyperlite Motive Wakeboard 

119cm, 134cm, 140cm

Hybrid rocker

Kids

Men

Beginner

Experienced

  • Forgiving 6 degree edge bevel

  • V bottom tunnel

  • Mellow turns, smoother lift off the wake

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Liquid Force Trip Mens Wakeboard 

130cm, 135cm, 139cm, 144cm

Continuous rocker

Men

Beginner

Experienced

  • Double concave "V" at ends

  • Variable edge rail

  • Molded-in fins, removable center fin

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Hyperlite State 2.0 Mens Wakeboard Package & Remix Bindings

125cm, 130cm, 135cm, 140cm, 145cm

Continuous rocker

Kids

Men

Beginner

Experienced

  • Assymetrical design

  • Molded in toe-side footbed risers

  • Molded-in fins, removable center fin
     

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O'Brien Clutch Wakeboard Package & Clutch Binding

138cm, 143cm

3-stage rocker

Women

Men

Beginner

Experienced

  • Variable beveled edge

  • Grab rail

  • Molded in fins, removable center fins

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Ronix Vault Wakeboard 

128cm, 134cm, 139cm, 144cm

3-stage rocker

Kids

Men

Beginner

Experienced

  • Heelside/Toeside construction

  • Traditional flex, neutral energy

  • Four molded-in fins, two 1.7” hook fins

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Connelly Pure Wakeboard

130cm, 134cm, 141cm

Men

Beginner

Experienced

  • Rail channels to help board track

  • Molded-in fins

  • Removable center fin

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Slingshot Coalition Wakeboard

141cm, 145cm, 149cm, 153cm, 157cm

Men

Experienced

Cable Park

Hybrid rocker

  • Atomic wood core

  • Carbon bedrock inserts

  • Single-shot fusion sidewalls

  • Ballistic base

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Kid's Wakeboard Review Summaries

For each wakeboard listed in the table we have a brief review below.  If you would like a more detailed review, including the specifications, sizing options and more information about the features, please click on the Read Review link. 

Ronix Vision Wakeboard w/Divide Boots

Top Board for young riders starting out

Wakeboard Size:  120cm      Weight Capacity:  up to 95lb (43kg)

Things we like:
  • glow-in-the-dark
  • more volume in the ends helps generate natural lift off the wake
  • design features allow for the progression of wakeboarding skills

Things to consider:

  • smaller size means they’ll outgrow it sooner

This 3-stage rocker provides a stable ride for beginner wakeboarders and the smaller size is great for younger riders.  Designed for boat and jet ski wakeboarding the features of the wakeboard allow for stability with 4 molded-in fins and removable center fins.  The asymmetrical design of the rails allows for an easier, more confident edge as you approach the wake.  This wakeboard is designed to assist the rider in a relaxed, neutrally balanced position. And if you need a bonus,  it includes a sticker pack.

 

NB: A wakeboard package including bindings is available.

 

Read Review: Ronix Vision Kid’s Wakeboard Review

hyperlite motive jr wakeboard package

Great value and features

Wakeboard size: 124cm      Weight Capacity:  up to 105lb (47kg)

Things we like:

  • great beginner size wakeboard
  • specific features make learning easier
  • unisex design for all the family
  • great value wakeboard package
  • molded in fins and center fins great for stability and tracking

Things to consider:

  • only 1 child size available

The Hyperlite Motive Jr Wakeboard is designed to introduce young riders to wakeboarding.  At 119cm, it’s one of the smallest wakeboards available, suited to those younger kids who can’t wait to get behind the boat. Having the right child-friendly gear, makes teaching kids to wakeboard easier and we think this wakeboard is a great place to start.

 

The features of this board make learning easy and will allow them to progress and become confident with simple tricks. 

 

Read Review: Hyperlite Motive Jr Wakeboard Review

O'Brien System Blank Wakeboard Review

Editor's Choice

Wakeboard Size:  119cm, 124cm      Weight Capacity: 40-120lbs (18-54kg) 60 – 140lbs (27-63kg)

Things we like:
  • one of the smallest wakeboards available
  • extra buoyant foam core
  • continuous rocker keeps board stable
  • dual molded channels help in tracking
  • easy to control
  • great board for beginners

Things to consider:

  • not suitable for people weighing more than 120 lbs

A great wakeboard for beginners with an extra bouyant core that makes getting up nearly effortless, and helps pop the rider out of the water.  The continuous rocker design with the added features of dual channels and center fins provides a high degree of stability and control.  This precision designed wakeboard provides a predicable and stable ride.  With wakeboard design that helps kids ride confidently, it will make their wakeboarding experience a memorable one.

 

NB: A wakeboard package including bindings is available.

 

Read Review:  O’Brien System Jr Wakeboard Review

Ronix Vault Kid's Wakeboard w/Divide Boots

Great for the progressing riders

Wakeboard Size:  125cm, 130cm      Weight Capacity: up to 110lbs (50kg), up to 125lbs (57kg)

Things we like:
  • suits beginners and intermediate riders
  • available in 2 sizes for bigger kids
  • thinner profile board means less effort is required to pop off the wake 
  • molded-in fins and removable center fins
  • 2 sizes of wakeboard and one of the larger kids size boards available

Things to consider:

  • may not be so suited to very young riders

The Ronix Vault Jr wakeboard has been created with a 3-stage rocker that is great for giving kids that extra pop off the wake, especially behind boats creating bigger wakes.  The reduced profile of this board means it has a lighter swing weight so inverts and spins and turns are easier.   This board allows the rider to have more feedback with the water and is ideal for riders that are wanting to learn the basics of wakeboarding and then move on to mastering some tricks. 

 

Read Review:  Ronix Vault Jr Wakeboard Review

Hyperlite Eden Jr. Girls Wakeboard

Quality and performance

Wakeboard Size:  125cm      Weight Capacity:  up to 132lb (60kg)
Things we like:
  • suits both beginner and intermediate riders
  • asymmetrical design with a slightly shorter toe side and longer heelside
  • molded in tip to tail channels

Things to consider:

  • only one size available

The Hyperlite Eden Jr wakeboard has an abrupt continuous rocker that allows for speed when you want it and the extra angle of the board at the tip and tail provides that extra pop off the wake.  It’s a great board for beginners and intermediate riders as it’s designed with a slightly raised footbed and shorter toeside to make cutting into the edge easier.  The molded in channels and fins on the base give extra grip and make for a more stable ride.  

 

Read Review: Hyperlite Eden Jr Girls Wakeboard Review

Connelly 2021 Bella 124 Kid's Wakeboard

Top pick for young girls

Wakeboard size: 124cm      Weight Capacity:  up to 121lb (55kg)

Things we like:

  • stable ride for kids
  • good wakeboard to learn fundamentals
  • 4×4 molded fins provide moderate grip
  • removable center fin helps the board to track straight

Things to consider:

  • color may not appeal to everyone

This fun, Connelly wakeboard has everything you want for a beginner rider.  It’s designed for towing behind a boat or jet ski and the subtle 3-stage rocker allows for extra lift off the wake even when travelling at slower speeds.  This wakeboard provides a stable ride, with good control and is an ideal board to help young riders gain confidence.

 

Read Review: Connelly Bella Girl’s Wakeboard Review

Women's Wakeboard Review Summaries

For each wakeboard listed in the table above, we have a brief review below.  If you would like a more detailed review, including the specifications, sizing options and more information about the features, please click on the Read Review link in the table or at the end of each summary. 

Liquid Force Angel Women's Wakeboard Review

Top pick for Beginners

Wakeboard size: 130cm, 135cm, 139cm      Weight Capacity: 60-110lbs (27-55kg), 80-150lbs (40-68kg), 110-190lbs (59-87kg)

Things we like:

  • predictable and stable ride
  • good wakeboard to learn fundamentals
  • molded-in fins improve control
  • well-priced wakeboard

Things to consider:

  • color may not appeal to everyone

The Lotus wakeboard by Liquid Force is an ideal wakeboard for beginners with the hybrid rocker giving a smooth ride and the variable edge rail will be a bit more forgiving when needed for landings or when the water is a bit rough.  The D-I-S-C hull also assists softer landings and helps to maintain faster speeds over the water.  The features of this wakeboard are ideally designed for beginners, but will also suit more intermediate riders as they progress with their wakeboarding skills and tricks. 

 

Read Review: Liquid Force Angel Wakeboard Review

Ronix Quarter Til Midnight Wakeboard Package with Rise Boots

Top Quality

Wakeboard size: 129cm, 134cm, 138cm      Weight Capacity: up to 125lbs (57kg), 115-155lbs (52-70kg), 140-180lbs (64-82kg)

Things we like:

  • a wakeboard that adapts to the rider’s wakeboarding style
  • lighter board allows for softer landings
  • explosive wake to wake jumps
  • allows the rider to have more control over their pop off the wake

Things to consider:

  • a more expensive wakeboard, but great quality

The Ronix Quarter ‘Til Midnight wakeboard is designed to accomodate a variety of different riding styles.  The hybrid rocker allows the rider to achieve speed, lift and smooth landings, all desirable wakeboarding experiences.  How you approach the wake will determine whether you have more vertical lift giving you height for inverts etc, or more speed off the wake to send you across and into the flats.  Adjust your riding style and you can have a totally different feel on the water and in the air.  If you’re looking for a wakeboard to be with you year after year as you progress from a beginners to more advanced rider, this is worth considering. 

 

Read Review: Ronix Quarter ‘Til Midnight Wakeboard

Connelly Lotus Wakeboard Review

Great Entry Level

Wakeboard size: 130cm, 134cm      Weight Capacity: up to 132lbs (60kg), 110-155lbs (50-70kg)

Things we like:

  • a wakeboard that provides a very stable ride
  • simple classic design features to help beginners learn the foundations of wakebaording
  • hybrid rocker enables fast speeds and great lift off the wake

Things to consider:

  • a more expensive wakeboard, but great quality

An ideal shape for beginning wakeboarders, the Connelly Lotus wakeboard has the ideal features for learning to wakeboard and the stability and predictability to get you started on tricks and progressing your wakeboarding skills.  The hybrid rocker allows for speed and pop off the wake and the removable center fin provides grip while learning and then can be removed as needed to allow for a more free-flowing ride. 

 

Read Review: Connelly Lotus Wakeboard

Men's Wakeboard Review Summaries

Men's Wakeboard Review Summaries

For each wakeboard listed in the table we have a brief review below.  If you would like a more detailed review, including the specifications, sizing options and more information about the features, please click on the Read Review link. 

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