Wakeboard Packages

How to Choose a Wakeboard Package

A wakeboard package pairs a board with a matched set of boots, sold together so the setup is ready to ride out of the box. It's the simplest way to buy — the board and boots are sized and suited to each other — and usually better value than buying the two separately. Choosing a package comes down to a few questions. Where will you ride — behind a boat, or at a cable park? Boat boards and cable boards are built differently, and a boat board isn't made to take the impacts of cable obstacles. What's the rider's skill level — beginner, intermediate or advanced? And how heavy is the rider, since board length is driven mainly by weight. Board length matters more than people expect. A board that's too short for the rider drags and tires you out; one that's too long is heavy and harder to control and turn. Most packages list a suitable weight range, and the buyer's guide walks through how to match length to rider. Boots come in open-toe and closed-toe designs. Open-toe boots fit a wider range of foot sizes — useful for growing kids and shared setups — while closed-toe boots give a more precise, locked-in fit. Packages pair a board with boots pitched at the same level, so a beginner package comes with forgiving boots and an advanced one with stiffer, more responsive boots. Brands here include Ronix, Liquid Force, Hyperlite, Connelly and KD, with packages for beginners through to advanced riders and setups for Mens, Womens and Kids. Browse the full range online or visit the Brisbane store, and watch the breakdown video above for help picking a board.