unusual wakeboard

Bunchkin · Newbie Joined: 20 Jun 2008 Posts: 9 City: Rancho Cucamonga

I got a "beginner" wakeboard for free when i bought the jet skis (we also have a boat) and its not like the usual wakeboards i see around here. Its longer and heavier i think with 3 fins like a surfboard. It looks almost like a short surfboard with bindings. The bindings are like slippers that go around the top of your foot and a stretchy strap that goes around your heel.

This should be good enough for me to just get out of the water (1st time) and ride around but i was wondering what kind it is and why its like that. Is it a really old kind?

srhboarder · Posted: Jul 10, 2008 7:42 pm Post subject:

I think my grandparents have one like that. They call it a "Scurfer." They say they bought it at an auction a bunch of years back. I havent riden it and i dont think i will. Its funky lookin to me. Thats all I know!!

Bunchkin · Newbie Joined: 20 Jun 2008 Posts: 9 City: Rancho Cucamonga

Im think it may just be really old. Skateboards were longer and more round than the ones today, maybe thats what happened to wakeboards. I dont know but if its like that, i should be able to ride it.

srhboarder · Posted: Jul 10, 2008 9:29 pm Post subject:

Ya you should definataley be able to ride it. Its the same thing just a wierd shape. Can you mabe post a pick.

STANG KILLA SS · Posted: Jul 11, 2008 8:04 am Post subject:

sounds like a early wakeboard, directional with sandal bindings.
yeah its old.
but would be fine to learn to get up and carve on.
i wouldnt do much jumping with those bindings, kinda dangerous

Prizzy · Soul Rider Joined: 06 Jun 2008 Posts: 360 City: Milwaukee

The bindings are jot vey supportive and like STANG KILLA SS said can be little dangerous. learn to carve and stuff but as you progress i would suggest getting a new board.