Is a tighter board better in rougher water?

WillSurf · Newbie Joined: 14 Jan 2005 Posts: 34

Hi there,

Buying a board for the kids to share.

Within an hour of getting to our local lake it gets crowded and the wind picks up so glassy water can not be found. I want the kids to be able to play around on the board even when the water is not perfect. I will go a little longer on the board to help with rough water.

What I want to know is what kind of edging helps best with rougher water?

Thanks,
Willsurf

pooser · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 4738

imo you wont really notice much of a difference between boards in rough water. if youre begining a board with a big center fin(like 1.3-2.0 inches) is probably your best bet. that way you wont be sliding sideways unexpectedly.

Wakemaster_17 · Outlaw Joined: 25 Dec 2005 Posts: 123 City: Vicksburg

i would say big fin but maybe a little wider but you usually dont notice a difference in choppy water