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Whether it’s your first time riding or you are a seasoned pro, choosing the correct equipment is important to ensuring that you have a good time behind the boat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Wakeboards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The rocker line of a wakeboard is one of the defining characteristics that determines how that board will ride. The wakeboards at MBAC are either continuous or three stage rocker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Continuous Rocker: Flowing transitions into turns and long trajectory arc off the wake. The Trip and Timba are continuous rocker boards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Three Stage Rocker: Flatter center curve for speed & rail control. Exaggerated exit angle through tip gives a bucking pop off the wake. The RDX and Rhyme are three stage rocker boards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Wakeboards at MBAC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Liquid Force Trip is a very predictable continuous rocker board and is our go-to choice for beginner wakeboarders. Beginners should use the board with the center fin installed as this helps the board track as you learn edge control.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Liquid Force RDX features an aggressive three stage rocker to give you more pop, but this makes jumps a little less predictable for beginners. This board is a little looser than the Trip, but is still a good beginner option with the center fin installed. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Liquid Force Timba features an all wood core, which gives the board a different feel and livelier response than a standard foam core board. The continuous rocker allows for smooth edging and a predictable pop off the wake. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Liquid Force Rhyme features an aggressive three stage rocker with a wood core contributing to a lively response. This board has more flex than the Timba. The Rhyme is fitted with closed-toe bindings, so proper fit is important to reducing the chances of toe injuries.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Wakesurfers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sizing: In general, a larger board will be more stable and make it easier to surf without holding on to the rope. However, a board that is too large will be difficult to maneuver. As a general starting point, these are the recommended weight ranges for the Happy Pill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4\u20192\u201d<\/td>Up to 150 lbs.<\/td><\/tr>
4\u20196\u201d<\/td>120-190 lbs.<\/td><\/tr>
4\u201910\u201d<\/td>170-220 lbs.<\/td><\/tr>
5\u20194\u201d<\/td>190-250 lbs.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n

A look at a board\u2019s total fin surface area is a good general indication of how loose a board will feel on the water – less fin area means a board will be prone to sliding sideways. This is desired by some riders, but beginners are typically more comfortable on boards with larger fins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wakesurfers at MBAC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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With a full, round shape and quad fin set up, the Liquid Force Happy Pill is stable yet snappy and maneuverable. This is a really forgiving and fun board and is our go-to board for beginners.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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As a skim-style wakesurfer the Liquid Force Primo has less rocker and less fin area than the Happy Pill. This leads to a faster, looser feel on the water, especially when set up with the single center fin. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The outline of the Liquid Force Pod is similar to the Happy Pill, but the Pod adds a single to double concave on the bottom and carbon honeycomb side fins. This leads to fast, lively board with snappy turns.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Featuring a wide midsection and flat bottom shape, the O’Brien Haze is a fast and stable board. The thruster fin setup offers a different feeling in turns compared to the quad-finned Happy Pill and Pod.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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