Ex-Demo Wakeboarding Equipment
The X Demo range is a selection of cable wakeboards and bindings that have had limited controlled use during a handful of demo days at cable parks in the UK. The boards have been used on features so there is an expected level of wear.
The condition of the boots and boards have been categorised as Low Use, Moderate Use and Heavy Use and have been discounted accordingly. Learn more about each item within the products description.
Take a look through and grab yourself a bargain.
WAKE BUYERS GUIDE
Buy Wake's guide to what board and boots will work for you.
Rather than a boat to pull you along, cable wakeboarding has an overhead cable system. This can take the form of a ‘Full Cable’ which is a continuous system that allows multiple riders to ride simultaneously, or a ‘2 Tower’ single rider system that works backwards and forwards across a body of water.
To replace a wake, cable parks install a range of obstacles like kickers and rails for performing tricks.
cable wakeboards
With more cable parks appearing across the world, the range of cable boards on offer grows and grows. When looking for the right cablewakeboard, the riding style of the wakeboarder can help decide which board is the right one. Are you a rail rider looking for a softer flexier board? Do you send it big off the kickers and air tricks? Or are you a rider that can do it all?
Each cable specific board will have its own flex pattern, a super durable base that will feature channels (or no channels) instead of fins and forgiving rails. Most cable boards offer a natural flex due to the durable wood core.
Cable Wakeboard Flexibility – With each cable wakeboard created comes an individual flex pattern to suit your riding style…
Tip / Tail
These riders want a traditional mid-section and extra pliable ends for more of a locked in feel on tip/tail presses and extra snap rebounding out of the press. It allows a rider to exaggerate their press with the softest flex in the tip/tail – but as the press increase the centre of the board prevents it from folding over. Loved by your rail rider.
Centre
These boards have a super soft middle section but the rigid tip/tail that give more snap off a feature and on air tricks. This allows a rider to exaggerate their press with the flexy centre – but as the press builds then the traditional tip/tail prevents the board from folding over. For the rider that wants the biggest sweet spot with the most contact on rails. Big hits off the kickers and sending your air tricks.
All Over
A consistent board where the whole board flexes – creating the most surface area on a rail. A constant flex pattern running the entire surface area of the board might not snap back like the other flex patterns but it will perform in all areas of the park. A no nonsense do it all board style that does what it says on the ‘tin’.
SIZE GUIDE
Most boards come in multiple sizes so what is the right size board for you? Unlike most board sports, initially your weight determines the size of board you need, because your weight on the board determines how deep you sit in the water.
A longer board is more forgiving, creates less drag and gives more pop off the wake. A shorter board sits deeper in the water, is more aggressive and potentially less forgiving. However, being shorter means, it has less swing weight and is easier to spin.
- Easier to spin + manoeuvre in the air.
- Lighter
- Works with a skinny stance
- Quicker more aggressive edge
- Harder on landings / easier to catch an edge
- Less surface area = more drag and harder work
for your arms
- Easier to ride with a larger surface area sitting higher on
the water
- Heavier which can offer added control
- Larger surface area for landings means better for your knees
- Cable boards being created in a sized-up style (longer and
lighter)
- Too big and its harder to control / spin
- Have to go further to get on the nose / tail for presses
wake boots
Also known as bindings. Wakeboard boots comfortably attach you (your feet) to the board. Originally just a strap of rubber, now different options offer high tech boots to suit specific rider needs. The best pair of bootsfor one are ones that fit your feet and your style of riding, although there are boots that fit a range of sizes which is great for sharing a board with family and friends.
A new board is great, but it can be argued that the right set of boots will add an incredible amount to your riding. A wakeboard boot should always have a snug firm fit. This will connect you directly to your board giving you the most control. If closed toe, like a shoe you want your toes just touching the end but not to the point of being uncomfortable. You ideally don’t want any heal lift so a boot / binding that locks your heel in is important.
Boots come in different flex patterns to support different riding styles. A more flexible ankle gives more of a free ride feel on the water, allowing you to tweak or poke the board easier. This free feel will however have less ankle support. A stiffer boot will offer maximum ankle support and more response and control. This boot will be stiffer so it will be harder (but not impossible) to tweak and poke your board.
Read about a few options available on Buy Wake below...
Hyperlites System Boots are similar to a snowboard set up with a duel ratchet strap binding and a ‘heavier’ boot that is worn all the time. This system is great for a cable park or winching by offering the maximum sole protection when walking around a site. It’s also just as at home riding behind the boat. This set tup offers a rider maximum connection to the board which in return creates maximum control. The boots and bindings are purchased separately meaning the whole boot set up doesn’t need to be replaced in the future. Great for intermediate to advanced riders.
Another popular cable option, it is a traditional outer boot shell that has a removable walkable liner. Offering a fully customisable fit with a range laces and Velcro or gummy straps means its adjustable to the rider’s needs. The walk liner offers protection around the cable park or winch spot and in some boot options the liner is available to purchase separately. Great for beginners to advanced riders.
Coming in closed-toe or open-toe options depending on how you’re
planning to use the boots and who is going to use them. Open toe boots are a boot that provides breathing room for your toes. Originally the only boot option, these are a great choice for a someone still growing and also for people sharing the same board and boot set-up. By being able to fit different foot sizes does mean the boot is likely to be softer and therefore offer slightly less responsiveness and control.
The closed-toe option is a high-end boot that often offer a multi-size fit or a specific shoe sized boot. Some closed-toe boots come with a mouldable liner and offer the maximum connection, custom comfort and control between the rider and the board. Both open and closed-toe option are great for beginners to expert riders.
