Fresh Water Surfing

This website informs people about fresh water surfing,  the spots to surf, tips on riding, gear. safety and other surf related topics. Connection for River surfers, Lake surfers, all Fresh water surfers. 

 River Surfing, Lake Surfing, and Fresh water surfing will continue to grow globally as landlocked surfers head for the rivers and lakes in search of the perfect ride.

Surf Gear - Surf Boards

River Surfing

The equipment used in river surfing is usually the same for ocean surfing, but with a life jacket and helmet for the extra safety needed.   Most river surfers will use a body-board, but a stand-up Malibu board can be used for surfing standing waves.   Or a device called a river sledge has been invented made from hard plastic, with handles to grip.    Which offer more protection from rocks in shallower rivers. Boards are less buoyant in freshwater surfing than in the salt water of ocean surfing.

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Variety of Surf Boards

 Wake Boarding

Wake Surfing

What you’ll need:

Wake surfing board- It’s best to use a board designed specifically for wake surfing. Many people have tried to use old surfboards or large wakeboards with mixed success. For the best results (easiest to learn and more fun) get a hold a wake surfing board.

Wake surfing rope/ handle- For under 30 bucks you should be able to find a wake surf specific rope and handle. Wake surf ropes are much thicker than wake board ropes because you may need to hold on to the rope to pull yourself into the sweet spot. Wake board ropes are thin, hard to hold on to and can wrap around your hands and arms.

Inboard wake boat- This one’s important. NEVER wake surf behind an outboard or inboard/outboard boat. Outboard and inboard/outboard boats have exposed propellers and can really make a mess out of you and your board if you get too close. Only wake surf behind an inboard boat. Inboard boats have the propeller tucked up underneath the transom of the boat.

Ballast- Wake surfing usually requires additional weight on the side of the boat you intend to surf (most people surf on the port/left side). Usually adding weight towards the back of the boat will help create the wake you need to surf. Each boat is different, so experiment with weight placement and the amount of weight. Make sure not to exceed your manufactures maximum weight guidelines.

 Boat types

Generally speaking, wakeboard specific boats are vDrive boats. This means they are an inboard boat with the engine placed backwards in the rear of the boat. Some wakeboard specific boat models are direct drive boats where the engine is in the middle of the boat. Most wakeboard boats will have several features that help to create large wakes. These include Ballast, Wedge, and hull technology.

Ballast

Most new wakeboarding boats come standard with some sort of automatic ballast. Generally, these ballast tanks are located inside of the hull of the boat and can be filled and emptied by switches located in the drivers area. The ballast weights the boat down, creating a larger wake when in motion.

Wedge

The Wedge is a device that helps shape the wake. It is a metal structure located behind the propeller that helps the driver fine tune the wake for the athlete. (patented by Malibu Boats).

Hull technology

Hull technology is the innovation and R&D that the manufacturers put into their boats to ensure the best stock wake possible. Many boarders use after market ballast and lead to further weight down their boats for very very large wakes or for sports such as wake surfing.

 Inboard Tow Boats

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 Once you have your board, rope and your boat is all setup, it’s time to wake surf.