39 inch Kite Skates Board Wake Board Helmets For Water Sports

39inch Kite Skates Board For Water Sports

Width

A board\'s width affects it\'s speed, stability, and pop off the wake. Increased width can add stability, but detracts from a board\'s speed. The greater the wetted surface area of a board, the more drag it produces. Drag is the factor which can most easily reduce speed. Width can also help get extra air by providing a broader surface to smack to wake. This will only be true, however, if the overall speed is still good. If you are interested in getting big air from a wide board, make sure it has sharp rails and strong channels to help speed it up.

Length

As with width, length is less important than overall wetted surface area. Remember, the only portion of your board which can profoundly affect your ride, is the portion in contact with the water. Much of a board\'s length, depending on it\'s rocker line, may be out of the water. This portion has little to do with the board\'s feel. Length is one of the most looked at, and most misunderstood elements, in board purchasing.

Weight 

Boards have become pretty darn light over the last few years. In general, light weight means a livelier feel underfoot, and quicker rotation in the air. This has traditionally come at the expense of durability. Recently, the gap between heavy and light has been greatly reduced by better manufacturing techniques. Many experienced riders are choosing the most durable boards, and saving the extra half pound by eating a few less waffles.