Wakeboard into Wakeskate?

imshirazy · Outlaw Joined: 01 Jul 2008 Posts: 117

I'm wondering if it's possible (sorry if dumb question). Is it possible to turn my old wakeboard into a wakeskate board? If so how would I do so, maybe just get a large amount of grip tape and good shoes?

Medina · Posted: Jun 28, 2009 12:13 pm Post subject:

Past 2 boards on eachother, then you have a wakeskate Very Happy

Steven M · Criminal Joined: 30 Apr 2008 Posts: 63 City: Merced

Depending on the size of the board you may want to cut it down on both ends and then fiberglass it again. Most wakeskates are between 39 - 43 inches or about 99 - 112cm, so the average wakeboard is going to feel rather big and likely become an issue with the decks performance. Other than chopping the ends down it just a matter of foam or grip but from the sounds of it you are gripping it so thats taken care of.

As for shoes any old skate shoes will do. Its all personal preference, some people ride in wake specific, some in skate shoes both old and new, while others ride anything from slip ons and ProKeds (cheap and hold up rather well apparently) to whatever else cheap ass shoe they can find.

As long as the shoe will drain out water so its stays somewhat light while riding you are good, beyond that its just finding your own likes and dislikes as far as grip and feel go.

imshirazy · Outlaw Joined: 01 Jul 2008 Posts: 117

ok so it's not really doable, thanks!

Wazzy · Addict Joined: 01 May 2003 Posts: 706 City: Illinois

There used to be a company (Fresh Water Traction) that made pads that would screw right into your binding mounts......

If you check out OLD Scool vids of wakeskating thats what they were using (wakeboards w/ grip)..... It will work.... probably just not as good as buying an actual skate......

Josh 154 · Criminal Joined: 04 Jun 2009 Posts: 78 City: Wall Lake

I say, sell the old wakeboard and buy a skate. Laughing

Christobull · Addict Joined: 29 Jun 2009 Posts: 898 City: Tulsa

The wakeskates are not nearly as pricey as wakeboards. I would just find one on sale or get a previous year's model. Your idea technically sounds as though it would work, but I don't think you'll get the same experience with it as you would a real wakeskate.

imshirazy · Outlaw Joined: 01 Jul 2008 Posts: 117

Yeah I'll probably sell the old, even though it's antique lol
where can i get some 08 boards besides ebay?

Christobull · Addict Joined: 29 Jun 2009 Posts: 898 City: Tulsa

If you have a good local Malibu or Mastercraft dealer, many of them carry all kinds of ski/wake accessories. From my experience, they are really good to work with, and you can usually talk them into making you some deals if say, you want a new rope, vest or ballast sack as well. Depending on your locale, Sun and Ski is a great place to buy old model boards. Their staff is very knowledgeable and will be able to answer any wakeskate questions you might have while you're there. Doesn't hurt to check their website either. I just looked for you, and there's not any wakeskates on sale right now, but they have several online only deals that you might be able to take advantage of.

http://www.sunandski.com/Watersports_Equipment_s/4348.htm

Wazzy · Addict Joined: 01 May 2003 Posts: 706 City: Illinois

>>even though it's antique<<

what board is it?

imshirazy · Outlaw Joined: 01 Jul 2008 Posts: 117

It's the one they were talking about in the 50 dollar board thread
1998 jeremy kovak iconn
exaggeration on antique