On Water or Snow, There's a Board for You

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Once upon a time if you wanted to hop on a board and do some high-speed riding and tricks it had to be on pavement and it had to be on a skateboard. Skateboarding gave birth to the board sports movement and in the years since its inception several derivatives have sprung up that trade in the streets for more exotic locations. Now wakeboarding takes riders gliding across the water behind fast-moving boats while snowboarding has riders ripping down mountainsides on fresh-packed snow. Each offers its own challenges and requires a certain type of board with its own unique designs and styles. A resource like www.WiredSport.com can help differentiate between the two sports and the boards they use.

Snowboards most closely resemble skateboards because they are about the same shape only longer. The typical snowboard is flat along the majority of the deck while curving upward at the tip and tail. This allows it to move effortlessly over snow without digging in and slowing down. It also allows the board to soar easily off a ramp and into a much higher jump. Unlike skateboarding, snowboarder’s feet cannot leave the board or move around. They are secured in place. This allows the rider to turn or otherwise manipulate the board with twisting and movement of the legs and torso. If you're looking at a new snowboard it’s important to understand where the feet will be securing on. You need to get a feel for the stance it will put you in and how long the board is which determines how well you'll be able to work with it while in motion. The key is to find a board that provides you decent stability and comfortable range of motion.

Wakeboards are similar to snowboards in that the feet are secured on near the middle of the board. However it is the board shape that separates it from other sports. The standard wakeboard is shorter and almost totally flat, with the edges turned upward just slightly. This keeps the board gliding quickly across the water, especially the rougher waters in the wake of a tow boat. The biggest thing to look for when settling on a wakeboard is the fin arrangements. The boards will have fins underneath to help stabilize and control the board in the water. Advanced riders will want to look for a board with removable fins. When taken off this provides better ability to perform tricks in the air. Visiting here will provide a closer look at the top brands of boards offering all riding options.