Top Five Cable Wakeboards in 2020

Wakeboarding at a Cable park

We have been hard at work this winter testing as many Cable wakeboards as possible, so you don't have too. We also produce a lot of content for youtube for our wakeboard reviews, and these are a little more in-depth. So if you like what you see here about the top Five Cable wakeboards then make sure you double up on your Wakeboard knowledge and head over to our youtube page and watch some of our video reviews, We will add them below, so it is easy to find.

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So first thing first whats important in a cable wakeboard? What do you the rider need to look out for when buying a cable board?
We will run you through all the things that we feel are important when choosing the correct wakeboard for your needs and riding style.

Wakeboard core's

Whats the board made from? Is it a Foam core, Full Wood Core or a hybrid between the two?

Wood cores are the best for flex and strength in Cable wakeboards; Wood is the strongest and also has an excellent memory for pop and response.

Wood Core

The hybrid core will allow the board to be stiffer & lighter than a full wood core and offer you even more pop than a complete wood core wakeboard just not as strong. These wakeboards also perform better if you ever want to wakeboard behind a boat.

Foam Core's - These wakeboards are best kept just for wakeboarding behind a boat they will not hold up well to lap after lap of kickers and sliders so stay away from the Foam cores for Cable wakeboarding.

Closed cell foam core Wakeboards

Carbon

Some wakeboards have carbon some do not, So what will carbon do for you as a rider and will it help you.
So carbon will add stiffness to the board, Carbon will make the wakeboard lots more explosive and responsive. Most riders will not need Carbon array in their wakeboards.

Carbon In the wakeboard core

Bottom Features 

Flat base or lots of channelling on the base of the wakeboard?

Well, this will depend on the style of riding you want to do at your local cable wakeboard park.
Here I'll give you an example: If you are into air tricks and not a huge fan of sliders, then I would push you towards a bit more channelling on the base of the board.
Channelling will give you more grip and line tension; these two things will provide you with much bigger airs.
As you come down hard and fast in flat water, the channelling will also help with grip and direction on landing.

Wakeboard base with Channels

A smoother base will be much better on Sliders because the more of the base that's in contact with the obstacle the better, this will make it a lot more stable and offer much better flex.
You will also feel that the board will feel loose at first but you will soon get used to it. Featureless bases make the board a lot more forgiving also so if you looking for your first Cable wakeboard this is where you should be looking.

Wakeboards with No channels for Cable

So let's get down to our top five Cable Wakeboards for 2020

Coming in at number 5:

Slingshot Bishop Wakeboard
Amazing Cable wakeboard if obstacles are your thing, its loose and feel's super smooth both on and off obstacles. The price is what pushed it down to number 5 and not fourth spot. But if you are looking for a one board quiver for Cable riding the Slingshot Bishop has you covered for sure. Give us a call if you are unsure of what size to go for.

Bishop with his Slingshot Bishop Wakeboard 150cm

Fighting for 4th Spot:

Hyperlite Codyak Wakeboard -  Hyperlite Codyak Video Review
Ok so this one is crazy for me as my first ride I did not like it at all, I just could not get dialled into the board.
I came off the water very disappointed, But I decided to ride it again the following day, and I just felt that the board felt so much better in fact lap after lap the Codyak just kept getting better and better.
I could not believe it. In the end, I spend twice as long on the Hyperlite Codyak than any other wakeboard on this list.
I loved it. Its full wood core and the fact I wouldn't say I liked it at first was merely down to the shape. Its a completely new wakeboard shape I was just not used to at all but now! Wow just wow! I love it.
It is just so forgiving and free-flowing. The best bit of advice for this wakeboard is trying it more than once if like me you can't get into it at first. It is just so rewarding.

Hyperlite Codyak Wakeboard

Filling 3rd Spot:

Ronix Kinetik Project Wakeboard 
The Kinetik has been in my top 5 Cable wakeboards for the last 3 years now! The Ronix Kinetik is an all-round killer of a wakeboard. No matter your style the Kinetik will kill it and then some!
The board is fast, forgiving and has excellent flex. My all-round choice of a weapon that's crazy strong for big hits and gaps.
This wakeboard will keep you on the water lap after lap. A wakeboard that will keep you progressing for years to come.

Ronix Kinetik Project Wakeboard 2020

Securing 2nd Spot:

Liquid Force Peak Wakeboard 
The Liquid Force Peak has been in the Liquid Force line up for years and it's going nowhere! Nico himself rates the pop on this wakeboard as the best in the world.
The thing that really stands out about this board for me is the grip. The Peak is a finless wakeboard like most Cable wakeboards now but it rides like it has fins it just offers some much grip not sure where it comes from but, Hell its there!
So even for a complete beginner wakeboarder, this is an excellent board as it feels so solid underfoot. But the wakeboarder that knows his or her way around a cable the Liquid Force Peak will have you going high, Faster and charging harder into all obstacles at your local cable park I can promise you that.

Liquid Force Peak Wakeboard

And the Winner of the top five Cable wakeboards is:

The Winner for top Spot goes to a wakeboard that for me has started a change in wakeboarding as a whole, and this deck is a game-changer if you want to be able to fine-tune your ride for each session, from learning Air tricks or getting more pop to getting more flex for those sliders.

Our number one Cable Wakeboard for 2020 is. Drum roll.

Ronix Selekt Wakeboard
This wakeboard will be like nothing else you have ever ridden and if it is, Change it!
You can change the flex on the fly with ease.
 Let's say you and your mates are on a fast track to learning a new air trick anything from a raley to a 313.
Stiffen the wakeboard up by adding all the flex bars, You will be getting more air time instantly, Or you want to get that flex press on the slider and drop off with a 360, Remove some of the Flex bars where the press will be to give you that extra flex but not lose all the pop for the release.
The choices seem endless and I just never got bored playing with it, It just offers so much more than any other Cable wakeboard.
You may just set it up how you like it a ride all the time like that, that's cool but it's great to know you can mix it up when you're ready.

Peacock bro's with the new Ronix Selekt Wakeboard

If you have any questions or any input, please add it below we are always happy to hear peoples views on wakeboards.

Slingshot Enters the UK with Wakeboards & Bindings!

Slingshot Kiteboarding has been with us here in the UK for some 18 years now at the top of the Kiteboarding game with Slingshot Kites and Slingshot Kiteboards, Slingshot has been hard at work building and testing a new SLINGSHOT WAKEBOARD RANGE for 2020 With the following new

WakeBoards:

Slingshot Bishop Wakeboard

Slingshot Native Crossover Wakeboard

Slingshot Solo Crossover Wakeboard

Slingshot Volt Cable Wakeboard

Slingshot Coalition Wakeboard

Slingshot Water Gunn Wakeboard

Slingshot Windsor Wakeboard

Slingshot Terrain Wakeboard

Slingshot Valley Wakeboard

Slingshot Super Grom Wakeboard

And they have not stopped there Slingshot have also made a Range of Wakeboard Bindings all closed-toe check out the Slingshot Wakeboard Bindings Below:

Slingshot Wakeboard Bindings:

Slingshot Space Mob Bindings

Slingshot Rad Wakeboard Bindings

Slingshot KTV Wakeboard Bindings

Slingshot Jewel Wakeboard Bindings

This is completely New Technology from Slingshot and no other wakeboard company do anything like it! with the flex (FRT) in the Slingshot Wakeboards, it makes everything easier like Giving you a smoother ride over both flat water and chop, softer Landings and a huge amount of pop of the wake!

What are you waiting for get over to Surface2Air Sports and get your new Slingshot Wakeboard set up today!

Thanks for reading

S2AS Team

Slingshot Wake 2012 Gear All Available Now!!!

Slingshot are at the forefront of wakeboarding technology and for 2012 they unleash an even more refined version of their Future Response Technology, check them out to see what all the pros are talking about!

Slingshot Wake 2012 Boards:

The 2012 Slingshot Recoil takes the most state of the art board technology to the next level of aggressive riding.  Boost higher, land softer and ride longer using less energy.


The 2012 Slingshot Reflex covers all ends of the spectrum.  From and afternoon set behind the boat to shredding your local rail park, this is the only board to do it all.

As one of the most progressive crews in wakeboarding, Shredtown has taken our sport to a new level, and their style demands the durability and performance offered only by a Slingshot. This all NEW board combines a rider friendly outline and rocker with specific features designed to make it smooth, poppy, land soft, and still hold up to the harshest winching conditions. The ultimate shred stick!


Slingshot Wake 2012 Boots/Bindings:
 

Taking rider simplicity to a new level, the completely redesigned 2012 Option’s have changed the open toe boot game. Offered in three sizes that cover the full rider foot range, and featuring the same baseless platform as our highest level boots, a simplified single lacing closure system, and pre-formed uppers, these boots are the solution for every weekend warrior.

Featuring Slingshot’s bottomless base system for an ultra low profile, the greatly improved 2012 Slingshot R.A.D. Boots offer the ultimate direct foot to board feel, and offer riders with supreme board control. Completely removable, preformed heat formable liners, continue to provide an unmatched custom fit, and with the new dual zone Quick Draw Lacing System riders will be in an out of their boots in less time than ever.

Shredtown is known for an intense style that demands durability, functionality and performance. Slingshot has developed original boots that provide all of this and more. Featuring our bottomless base system for an ultra low profile that offers the ultimate direct foot to board feel, our fully removable walk-in liners, and Trifecta Velcro Strap System, the first ever Shredtown boots cover every aspect of wakeboarding, from shredding the sketchiest winch spots to wake sets behind the boat.

Check out the complete range of slingshot wake stuff here on www.s2as.com

Ronix Frank Wakeboard Bindings 2013

Get ready to go bananas (literally) for Ronix Frank wakeboard bindings, derived from deep in the South American jungles, these boots really are bananas yo!

Don’t blend in, stand out as the inspiration behind the colour of these bad boys comes from the unique not quite green or yellow colour only found in bananas for a day or so.

So what makes these bindings unique and unforgettable? The fact that these bindings actually smell like bananas is one good reason why you should fall in love! Visit the past with the use of nostalgic scents of childhood memories fixed onto the chiquita tongue label for you to recant exactly why you love or maybe don’t care for your old scratch and sniffs.

Wakeboarding in these bountiful Amazonian wonders with a similar overall feel as the bestselling One boots, truly is a great way to wake up.

With amazing features such as:

- Banana scented tongue logo
- A medium soft density liner offers both flexibility and support
- Made from our perfect lasts - wakeboard specific
- Built in j-bars improve heel hold
- Articulating cuff - the boot flexes with the rider without boot distortion
- Low friction eyelets
- New double x lacing – improved wear resistance and tensile strength
- Ridden by the most mysterious members of Ronix, Frank & Adam Errington

Take a whiff… they are ripe to be ridden so get your Ronix wakeboard bindings at S2AS.

Ellingham Wakeboard Competition 2013

Ellingham hosted its first ever wakeboarding competition this year on Saturday 13^th July 2013. We were sponsoring the competition and it was such a fantastic day with some superb riders, smashing out some great moves. Lots of people came down to watch the riders and enjoy the afternoon with a BBQ and drinks.

18 guys and girls took part in this event and big prizes included up to £175 worth of S2AS vouchers and other prizes were kindly supplied by DC. Every rider was absolutely brilliant, but we did have to choose the winners:

1st place went to the incredible Rob Hewat

£100 S2AS vouchers

2nd place went to Emma Jane who was the only female rider in the competition

£50 S2AS vouchers

3rd place went to James Price

£25 S2AS vouchers

The winners!

Chilling out with a cold beer and food from the BBQ watching the talented riders

Great moves had by all!

Thanks to everyone that came down - we cant wait for next year!

Photographs by Sharon Dawes

Check out the video here made by Leigh Kennedy

Wakeboarding with S2AS

Few water sports are as exciting as wakeboarding. Developed on the heels of the snowboarding craze, wakeboarding involves riding a wakeboard usually with fins and boots for the feet pulled by a boat at speeds of around twenty miles per hour. The wakeboard rider uses techniques of waterskiing, snowboarding and surfing to cut across the wake of the motor boat and jump into the air and performing acrobatics on the board much like a snowboarder.

In England there are excellent areas to pursue the sport of wakeboarding. One such location that affords excellent conditions for this sport is Camber Sands. Those new to the sport can learn on a large costal lake just outside of Kent where wakeboarding lessons are given for those from the novice to the professional level. Once instruction is complete wake boarders can head for the open water just off the beach for more exhilaration on the waves from this exciting sport.

Poole is another area that has excellent conditions for wakeboarding. Located in the south of Britain, Poole Harbour is perfect for the pursuit of water sports. Wakeboarding is no exception. There are many days when the wind is quiet and wake boarders abound. There are also times at where the wind is up and more challenge can be found as the cresting waves thrill wakeboarders and kite surfers alike.

In both locations Surface 2 Air Sports is the dealer of choice for wakeboarding equipment and instruction. With wakeboards, vests, ropes, and other gear for the novice to the experienced wake boarder Surface 2 Air Sports has all that the wakeboard aficionado needs in a location that is convenient to the awesome wakeboarding areas.

In addition to wakeboarding there are other sports of kite surfing, wind surfing, waterskiing and the like that wakeboarders may choose to try. It is difficult to beat wakeboarding however for continual enjoyment in the water not only for the wakeboarder but also the group of friends in the boat or on the beach.

New Slingshot Wakeboard Packages

Slingshot and S2AS have put together some brand new 2011 wakeboarding packages, buy the board and the bindings together and save big and be ready to hit the cable or wake!

Slingshot wakeboards are slowly taking the wakeboarding world by storm and are showing that they are a very competent all-round brand!

CLICK HERE to view our new wakeboard packages

For More Info Call S2AS on
01303 268269 Kent
01202 738448 Poole
01273 746836 Hove

Slingshot Lunacy 132 x 41 2009 Review

At A Glance
Ruben Lenten has been riding the Fuel from Slingshot for seven years! Famously he was riding Brunotti kiteboards for a while, but a couple of years ago he switched to Slingshot sticks and last year they produced his first ever Pro Model kiteboard, the Slingshot Lunacy.

This year the board has undergone some changes and improvements. The main one being the technology that has been borrowed from Slingshot’s wakeboard construction techniques. The kite boards are actually made at the Slingshot wakeboard factory in the USA and come in three sizes, the 129, 132, and 135.

The construction used is dubbed FRT, which stands for Future Response Technology. This kite board promises to have improved flex, rebound and pop over previous models. The graphics have undergone a major change too and you can’t argue with the appearance of the board; the white and gold looks pimp.

The outline and shape is similar to last year and you can tell from the super wide tips that this board has been shaped with freestyle firmly in mind.

On the Water
The Slingshot Lunacy is a thorough bred freestyle machine, and you must remember this board has been designed with one person in mind. When you consider that person is none other than Ruben Lenten, one of the most hardcore and aggressive riders out there, you will get some idea as to what this board is like.

First up it is very fast in a straight line. You almost don’t notice just how quick you are going until you load up the edge and explode off the water. But it isn’t as simple as that. The board needs to be ridden very aggressively to achieve the maximum performance. It isn’t a forgiving ride at all and we found it quite hard to get the most out of it. On flat water though, one you are tuned in, there really isn’t a limit to its performance, except perhaps your own riding ability! Landing tricks is really easy on the super wide platform, but getting into them when the board is going at Mach 10 can be a little tricky!

Out of the flat water and into serious chop the Lunacy isn’t quite as at home. The stiff mid section makes it an effort on your knees and this kiteboard is by no means easy to ride.

Experts only need really apply here. In fact if you’re young, dumb and Dutch it is probably perfect, which of course is the whole reason for its existence. As older, slower riders we still prefer the Misfit, as it is easier to ride and much more forgiving than the Lunacy.

Pros
Insane performance - it’s called the Lunacy after all! If you are an expert rider looking for the ultimate then search no further. Especially if you like to ride super fast and powered.

Cons
Very specific freestyle machine and definitely not for the mere mortals out there!

Overall

If you like the way Ruben rides and you think you have the balls to ride like him, give the Slingshot Lunacy a go.

For more information visit www.s2as.com or go to www.slingshotsports.com

from iksurf mag..

Slingshot Wakeboarding

S2AS are proud to be one of the biggest stockers of Slingshot Wake Products in the UK.
The high Quality and performance of the slingshot wake products mean they are popular than ever and with systems like seistec's system 2.0 Wakeboarding is more accessible to a bigger range of people. Product innovation is a high priority for Slingshot wake to make sure they stay ahead of the game and continually advance the sport and the 2011 is business as usual for us with the NEW Slingshot Wake 2011 Wakeboarding Range, w
ith Everything from Slingshot option Bindings, Slingshot R.A.D wakeboard Bindings And the full Range of 2011 Slingshot wakeboards.
Here's local Rider Dave Knight Riding Glasfyrn Wake Park on His 2010 Slingshot Recoil Wakeboard and Brand Spanking 2011 Slingshot R.A.D Bindings

Get down To s2as to find out more about the 2011 wake range or call
01303 268269 S2AS Kent
01202 738448 S2AS Poole
01273 746836 S2AS Brighton

Ronix Phoenix Project S Wakeboard 2013

Let us introduce you to the new Ronix Phoenix Project S Wakeboard 2013, this is the board that started the trend in Stored Energy constructions!

Now with a new diamond glass lay up, the Phoenix Project “S” opens up a new spectrum of board designs and riding styles allowing a rider to push all the way up the wake, and as the tail passes through the peak, it continues to build energy - not dampening the ride like most “flex” boards out there.

What’s special about this board is that a rider can feel the shift in board energy from the nose to the tail the longer they wait due to the unique lay up and wide 28” stance option.

With the Phoenix Project’s thinner profile and diamond glass shape, you can feel a balance point - while pressing rails, as the board flexes until it locks. The new diamond construction is for riders who want more of a snow/skate feel leaving the wake and added control on rails, or that just have a conventional style and want a smoother overall ride.

Key features include:

•    Full center rail creates a smooth transferring board from edge to edge
•    Blends to a more vertical sidewall in the tip and tail allowing the board to ride higher on the water with more glide speed
•    Most exaggerated bottom bevel starts out at 4° blending to 18° on the ends
•    Deep symmetrical channels
•    Subtle tunnel - more efficient water flow and stabilized landings
•    Rocker line - smooth predictable transfer makes it easier for a rider to have a late take off
•    Diamond Glass - Our secret concoction absorbs more energy before rebounding it - a lightweight woven construction brings less swing weight and increased feel on the water to the board
•    4 Utility Fins
•    4 Fiberglass 1.0” ramp fins
•    Versatile cable and boat board with a controlled flex

Find out more about this awesome board and wakeboarding at s2as.

Mystic 2012 Gear now in!

We've just had a big shipment of Mystic in and we have got 60+ new items for you!.

Click here to view our entire Mystic Range

We've added plenty more Kite and Wake Impact vests, kite harnesses and board bags and travel bags

Here are our favourites from this season!:

Mystic Code03 Kitesurf Waist Harness 2012 - Black

 

  

Mystic Shadow Kitesurf Waist Harness 2012 - Purple

 

Mystic Venom Kite/Wakeboard Single Bag 2012

Mystic Force Kite Wake Impact Vest 2012

IKSURF MAGAZINE AWARDS ARE UPON US AGAIN, S2AS Nominations

So last year the Iksurf magazine awards were a hit and a huge response in all of the categories proved a huge success for many including XENON kiteboards who's LA LUZ board picked up the prize for "best twin tip"
Now as the voting starts again we have thought long and hard about the best brands the world has to offer and of course they can all be found at S2AS we have all ready started voting and here's what the members of our team voted for!!!!

Best Kite Category

SLINGSHOT RALLY - Slingshot and S2AS introduces the Rally! Slingshot have extracted the C kite DNA from both the legendary Fuel and RPM and added a third element of the Delta shape to create the worlds first Open Delta C kite. The Rally and the new open delta C kite platform to deliver all of the desirable features of a Delta kite coupled with the performance and feel of a C kite. The Rally is the choice for the beginner that does not want to out grow his or her kite within months - a kite that you can grow into as opposed to out of. Proven Delta features, such as low end power, responsive pivotal turning, endless lofty hang time, effortless re-launch and unbelievable wind range are matched with C kite predictable power and uncompromised stability. The 3 strut design of the open Delta C harnesses and delivers smooth efficient power through the turn and offers a light weight balanced build for maximum flight stability. Slingshot’s first pulley-less bridle lends itself to a direct feel, enhanced responsiveness, and unmatched upwind performance. The range on the Slingshot Rally kite has been optimised for maximum low end grunt. This means riding in lighter wind speeds with smaller size kites and you'll notice bigger boosts with longer hang times. The turning speed combined with the pulley-less bridle lets you tap into a top end range that translates into complete control when the wind picks up. Fine tuning the Slingshot Rally kite is easy with the Slingshot custom fuel injection (CFI) attachment point. CFI changes the overall feel and bar pressure enabling you to tune the Rally to meet your personal ridding preferences.

FLEXIFOIL HADLOW PRO
Fresh for 2011 is the new HADLOW by Flexifoil. An evolution of 2009's Hadlow Pro, the 3rd generation of Aaron's world class signature kite see's retention of the C-kite performance that the series is reputed for, with a strong element of accessibility added for this year's iteration.

Having already nailed the hardcore freestyle attitude of the HADLOW kite, Aaron has focused on opening the kite up to a new market through the development of an innovative and unique depowered kite setting. With the kite now capable of achieving over 50% more depower under the alternative setting, the versatility of the HADLOW kite across all conditions, be it freestyle, wave or snow, more than matches its precision, speed and power through the air.

2011 also brings a refinement in the freestyle attitude of the kite on both settings, with a much more solid feeling throughout; the HADLOW now produces even more pop on demand to make your tricks more explosive. On the smaller sizes, the speed and feel combines to get the kite down and more extreme into megaloops, but stays fast enough to stop you from dropping out of the sky. On bigger sizes, overall handling is improved to give you more confidence and ease into and out of tricks, whether hooked or unhooked.

Best Twin Tip Board

Xenon LaLuz

Last years Winner has remained fundamentally unchanged and you can see why, super light weight construction and super simple design work make the Xenon La Luz an appealing kitesurf Board from the start, it's when you ride it for the first time you slip your feet into the memory foam pads and notice the amazing amount of flex making for explosive pop and super responsiveness. It is obvious that Laluz basic parameters as pop, speed, and upwind ability are outstanding, but the way it lands makes everybody score more tricks than ever before. The Combination of big rocker, deep concave, variable flex and wide tip/tail area result in lively, responsive board with direct feel and no loss at comfort of riding.

Hadlow PRO freestyle Board

The Hadlow Pro Kitesurf Board Is a True freestyle machine but also proves to be an excellent ride for anybody at any level. Aaron and the team have been working hard to make his whole range of kites and the board to be open and available to everyone on the water and we think they've succeeded! the board is nothing short of awesome and features, an ultra thin lightweight construction that is super tough. A three stage rocker down the centre line, combined with normal rocker on the deck provides extra strength and a smoother, gripped ride for locked in landings, Performance Maximising Tips maximum pop.

s generated through optimum width and flex on the tips. Aaron Hadlow won last years Awards as the best male rider, he knows what he's doing when it comes to Kitesurfing and it shows in his Products.

Best Brand Category

SLINGSHOT
One of the biggest and best labels in the business with one of the longest and most prestigious histories in the sport. Slingshot is constantly at the forefront of design and development for their range of Kitesurf and wakeboard products and this year is no different, achieving a level of design and features in their products that any brand would be enviable of , across the range From the Slingshot Key Kite through the Rally Kite, The RPM Kite and the Slingshot Fuel the design is flawless, both visually stunning and an unimaginable quality providing a kite for any situation wind speed and style of riding, giving you all of the safety, security and most importantly FUN you need, The size of the Slingshot Organization hasn't watered down the company's ethic employing purists to the cause to ensure the service is spot on so you can be

sure your new Slingshot kite, kiteboard or wakeboard is backed by the best in the business. Earlier in the year Lewis crathern jumped the famous Brighton pier on the 2011 Slingshot Fuel and it goes to show when we trust our life, our cash and our enjoyment to a kite brand none does it better than Slingshot.

Check out all of the products mentioned here and more at S2AS now and make up your own mind and place your nominations in the IKSURFMAGAZINE AWARDS HERE