Since the introduction of wakeboarding
in the 80’s it has definitely evolved…
It’s first major evolution was
the introduction of the compression molded board with
neutral flotation, next came the double high wrapped
boot – securing the rider to the board better
than ever before…. then came the twin tipped board.
The tide of evolution changed from
the actual board to the use, and with that the extended
pylon was developed which turned into the towers we
know today…bringing more air to the ride.
The last evolution, five long years
ago was the development of the wake system in boats
and although it gave wakeboarders a HUGE edge –
bringing massive air over the larger wake that is created
– it also created a monster in the form of harder
landings.
Everything has a breaking point…and
professional wakeboarders have hit that limit. For the
past five years they have been suffering from sore or
blown out body parts for the love of the sport…
