The better your wake gear rides, the more you’ll want to ride it. The more you ride it, the better you get, and that cycle repeats as you level up. So with that, we compiled our list of the the award winning wakeboards for the 2025 season.
Wakeboards By Category
These are the standout wakeboards we selected for every type of rider.
7 Products
Hyperlite State 2.0
Price: $379.99
Hyperlite Bloodline
Price: $699.99
Liquid Force Remedy
Price: $444.99
Hyperlite Murray Pro
Price: $444.99
Slingshot Coalition
Price: $499
Slingshot Nomad
Price: $519
Ronix RXT Blackout
Price: $799.99
There is a wakeboard on this list for every type of rider, so let’s get right to it.
What’s Your Preferred Riding Style?
Best Wakeboard for Beginners
Hyperlite State 2.0 Wakeboard 2025
Price
$379.99
Pros
- Asymmetrical design – makes it easier to ride
- Added pop
- Durable wakeboard
- Lightweight
- ABS reinforced fins that won’t wear easily
- Best wakeboards for beginners
Cons
- Not for intermediate or expert riders
- On the slower, better for beginners side
Sizes: 130cm, 135cm, 140cm, 145cm
See the Right Size Hyperlite State 2.0 for You
| Size (cm) | Rider Weight (lbs) |
|---|---|
| 130 | 100 – 150 |
| 135 | 120 – 170 |
| 140 | 150 – 200 |
| 145 | 175 and Up |
Mount Pattern: M6
Fins: 2
Rider Skill Level: Beginner
Editor’s Rating: 
4.4 out of 5 stars
What’s Changed for 2025: It’s asymmetrical design now has a slightly longer toe side effective edge. Additionally, it has thinner fins.
The Hyperlite State 2.0 Wakeboard is an asymmetrical wakeboard with a lot of added tech to help you learn, progress, and have fun wakeboarding.
The Hyperlite State 2.0 wakeboard ($360) is designed to make turning easier for you. This wakeboard has an asymmetrical wakeboard design where if you looked at the tip and sides, you would notice one side is shorter than the other. On this deck, the toe side edge is shorter, while the heelside is longer. When you are wakeboarding, you are naturally on your heelside more often. Toeside turns tend to require a little more pressure, which can feel awkward while you are learning. The shape of this wakeboard accounts for this. There is less material on the side that is more difficult to turn. Less material means less friction, which reduces your learning curve while offering a smooth ride.
The State 2.0 has an abrupt continuous rocker type. This rocker type can be described as a continuous rocker that bends shallower in the middle and then abruptly towards the ends. The added abrupt angle gives the wakeboard additional pop without sacrificing speed into the wake.
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This deck has four moldable fins and two removable fins. The idea is that Hyperlite wanted to keep it simple for you. You wouldn’t have to make any adjustments, and this deck is ready to ride. The molded-in fins were reinforced with ABS plastic to prevent them from wearing down easily. While the removable fins allow you to make any fine-tune adjustments, you might need to. The State 2.0 has an excellent channel design with a slight wedge in the center. The wedge helps you gain an entry and soften the landings if you land out in the flat from a massive air.
The Hyperlite State 2.0 is made with a durable Biolite 3 Core. Hyperlite has been perfecting their recipe of Biolite since they started. Bio 3 is the most durable and lightest material they have used yet.
The laminates of the wakeboard are Layered glass. Traditional woven fiberglass tends to separate. By using layered glass, this deck will have the same feel to its pop year after year. This board also features a monocoque construction. That means that Hyperlite has integrated both the top and bottom layers of fiberglass into one. This makes for a more durable deck while preventing delamination from side impacts.
There are two sizes of the wakeboard, which will vary the angles and dimensions. You should select the version of the wakeboard based on your weight. A rough gauge would be like this. If you are under 155 lbs, you will want the 135cm version of this wakeboard. If you are over 155 lbs, get the 140cm version of this wakeboard.
If you are a beginner to an intermediate rider looking to progress quickly, go with the Hyperlite State 2.0 wakeboard. If you want to see some other beginner friendly wakeboard packages, check out our best wakeboards for beginners guide.
Most Anticipated Cable Park Board
Hyperlite Bloodline Wakeboard 2025
Price
$699
Pros
- Outstanding for hitting kickers
- Stable underfoot yet pressable tips for hitting rails
- Abrupt continuous rocker offers speed and responsive feeling turns
- Makes jibbing easier – Pipe channels help you to lock into rails / Edges are beveled to prevent edge catches
- Durable, lightweight and lively
- Sintered base offers exceptional durability
Cons
- It’s on the more expensive side at $699
- Will be too soft (4/10 flex) for some reiders
Sizes: 147cm, 151cm, 155cm
See the Right Size Hyperlite State 2.0 for You
| Size (cm) | Rider Weight (lbs) |
|---|---|
| 147/th> | 110 – 190 |
| 151 | 130 – 210 |
| 155 | 150 – 235 |
Mount Pattern: M6
Fins: 0
Rider Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced Cable Park Riders
Editor’s Rating: 
4.47 out of 5 stars
This is a brand new model for the 2025 season that was designed by pro riders Ryan and Liam Peacock, along with Hyperlite’s developer Aaron Stumpf.
The Bloodline wakeboard is for the cable park rider who is looking to take their riding to the next level. Its main intended purpose is to help you hit kickers while locking into rail features.
The Bloodline is designed to be responsive yet playful when you need it to be. It has strategically placed grab rails along the edges to enhance the board’s stable and responsive feel. These rails work in conjunction with the thinner core, which has a hinge point in the nose and tail (where the tips get even thinner), to help the board flex that little bit extra. Additionally, the thin profile of this board gives it a lighter, controlled feel in the air, offers a smoother ride underfoot, and really helps you lock into your presses.
For riders looking to hold their speed into features and maintain responsive edge control, the Bloodline has an abrupt continuous rocker profile. This profile pairs well with the board’s shallow-edged channels that run almost the entire length of the board, with the core being slightly stiffer between your feet than in its pressable tips. The combination of the channels with the stiffer feel between your feet offers stability when landing off jumps.
This board also makes jibbing feel easier. It has pipe channels integrated into the base that are specifically designed to lock you effortlessly into features. It also has beveled edges to help you avoid catching an edge.
This board is made to be incredibly durable and light. It has a sintered base that can withstand the daily abuse of cable park riding and a fully machined Woodlite Core for a consistent flex from the first time you step on it.
If you’re looking for a park board that makes jibbing and airs easier, definitely check out the Hyperlite Bloodline.
Best Hybrid Wakeboard / For Boat & Cable Park Riding
Slingshot Nomad Wakeboard 2025
Price
$519
Pros
- Reduces arm fatigue so you can ride longer
- Removable Fins
- Insanely durable base
- Very pressable
- The continuous rocker profile
- Best wakeboards for both cable parks and behind the boat
Cons
- Not the fastest
- Mellow rocker – While it won’t give you an explosive pop, It does have a predictable smooth feel.
Sizes: 145cm, 150cm, 155cm, 160cm
See the Right Size Slingshot Nomad for You
| Size (cm) | Rider Weight (lbs) |
|---|---|
| 145 | 150+ |
| 150 | 160+ |
| 155 | 170+ |
| 160 | 180+ |
Mount Pattern: M6
Fins: 4
Rider Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced (Anyone)
Editor’s Rating: 
4.49 out of 5 stars
The Slingshot Nomad Wakeboard is perfect if you want a wakeboard that is as great behind a boat as it is in the cable park. The Nomad is a fun, pressable, and durable ride. If you are looking for a crossover board that can do it all, check out the Nomad.
The first detail you will notice about the Slingshot Nomad is that it comes in a few larger sizes. The Nomad set the trend for the larger decks that you see out there today. Slingshot found that having a larger wakeboard when riding behind a boat is less demanding on your body. There is a little more drag in the water, which relieves some of the tension on your arms, allowing you to ride longer. Additionally, there is more surface to help soften your landings, which your knees will thank you for in the long run. The benefits didn’t stop with boat riding, though. Having a larger wakeboard helps significantly in the park too. Longer wakeboards offer more surface for hitting rails and allow for a little more flex and tweakability in your tricks.
The Nomad has a continuous rocker profile. While looking at the wakeboard on its side, you will see it is a very mellow rocker. This helps with keeping speed, reducing arm fatigue, and it gives the board a fun skate like feel. The Nomad gives you a smooth, predictable ride that offers the same level of pop without wearing down over time.
This deck has a medium flex. It feels stiff in the center between your feet, and it is very flexible outside of your feet in the tip and tail. When you are in the park, you will find this wakeboard to be pressable with little effort.
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The core of the Nomad is Slingshot’s Atomic Wood core. It is a core made entirely of vertically laminated wood. The wood core gives the wakeboard its pressable flex while keeping your landings soft and giving the board its skate like feel.
The Slingshot Nomad wakeboard has excellent channeling. The channels give the board extra grip and stability while ensuring there is the perfect tension level in the line as you pop off the wake. If you are going to ride park, you also have the option to remove the bolt-on fins. The channeling in the wakeboard is enough to have a solid time jibbing.
The base of the Nomad is Slingshot’s sintered Ballistic Base. The base is insanely durable. The Nomad can take the abuse of hitting rails while remaining fast on the water.
Slingshot worked in the same durable material used in skateboard wheels into the Nomad’s sidewalls. The benefit here is that it protects the wakeboard’s core from taking abuse in the park while offering dampening properties to the board for a smoother ride.
If you are looking for a durable, do-it-all wakeboard that is fun and easy to ride, then get the Slingshot Nomad.
Best Wakeboard for Advanced Riders
2025 Ronix RXT Blackout Wakeboard
Price
$799.99
Pros
- Explosive pop in a continuous rocker
- Urethane speed walls and saw cut rails – Incredible edge hold for gaining speed
- Blackout technology- durable and lightweight while keeping landings soft
- Lighter and more maneuverable than other wakeboards on this list
- Best wakeboards for advanced riders
Cons
- More expensive side – It is worth it though.
Sizes: 136cm, 140cm, 144cm, 148cm
See the Right Size Ronix RXT for You
| Size (cm) | Rider Weight (lbs) |
|---|---|
| 136 | Up to 170 |
| 140 | 155-195 |
| 144 | 165-205 |
| 148 | 180+ |
Mount Pattern: M6
Fins: 4
Rider Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced / Expert
Editor’s Rating: 
5.0 out of 5 stars
What’s Changed for 2025: This board has a lighter foam core that makes it 1.5lbs lighter. It also has a new insert pack that allows for more customized stance widths.
The Ronix RXT wakeboard ($799.99) is one of the highest-end boards for a good reason. This deck rips. It has the lightweight blackout technology construction with a continuous rocker profile. If you are looking for an explosive, lightweight board that will ride smooth and keep your landings soft, go with the Ronix RXT wakeboard.
Best Wakeboard for Spins & Inverts
Liquid Force Remedy Wakeboard 2025
Price
$444.99
Pros
- Designed to give you more air time
- Fast while giving extra control
- Lightweight / Durable Base
- Bladed RX Quad Fin Setup
- Pairs perfectly with Liquid Force’s 6x binding system.
- 3 stage rocker profile
- Best wakeboards for airs and spins
Cons
- Not very pressable. This is a stiffer wakeboard.
- This is not a beginner friendly board.
Sizes: 134cm, 138cm, 142cm
See the Right Size Liquid Force Remedy for You
| Size (cm) | Rider Weight (lbs) |
|---|---|
| 134 | 90 – 170 |
| 138 | 130 – 190 |
| 142 | 160 – 210 |
Mount Pattern: M6
Fins: 4
Rider Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced / Expert
Editor’s Rating: 
4.51 out of 5 stars
What’s Changed for 2025: Other than the new graphic, nothing has changed with the construction of this board.
The Liquid Force Remedy wakeboard is Harley Clifford’s pro model. It is one of the best boards you can get if you are looking for more air time to get that extra spin, this board has a few features that will improve your riding and launch you even higher and allow for softer landings.
The Remedy has an aggressive three stage rocker profile. There is a flatter curve between your feet and then an exaggerated angle in the tip and tail. The rocker profile was explicitly designed to give you an extra three feet boost as you pop off the wake.
The Remedy’s hull has three channels in the center of the board inside of a single flow that goes down the board’s entire base. This allows water to pass through the wakeboard’s bottom quickly while offering the perfect level of grip while riding. There are quad channels combined with the Bladed RX Quad Fin setup give the wakeboard an added level of grip while allowing a faster, snappier pop off the wake.
Liquid Force gave the Remedy thin profile, low volume rails. The edge design of this wakeboard allows it to sink into the water with surgical precision. The thin design reduces friction, making the wakeboard even faster as you turn into the wake. The thin profile combined with the channel system gives the Remedy an added level of responsiveness while making the board a little more forgiving if you land slightly off-axis.
The Remedy has a wider tip shape to give you more pop off the wake. Since wider tips can often make the wakeboard slower, Liquid Force added a small v like cut out in the tip and tail. As a result, the Remedy has a wider profile to help with the snap off the wake while making it agile and ensuring the board is as fast as possible.
This is a durable wakeboard that will last for years to come. The core of the Remedy is a lightweight and durable compression-molded PU core. The core is wrapped in a Pro-Glass Combo Layup. The core and fiberglass are combined to give the board the ultimate strength to weight ratio.
If you are looking for a fast wakeboard that has additional pop, is responsive, and allows for softer, more forgiving landings, buy the Liquid Force Remedy 2025.
Best Wakeboard for Jibbing
Slingshot Coalition Wakeboard 2025
Price
$499
Pros
- Designed to hit rails and flex
- Predictable smooth ride / skate like feel
- Durable Base and sidewalls
- Additional fifth stance option on larger sizes
- Best wakeboards for hitting rails
Cons
- Some of the flex features might not make it the most beginner friendly option.
- Won’t have as much pop as some others on this list. (It is more of a press / jib deck.)
Sizes: 145cm, 149cm, 153cm, 157cm
See the Right Size Slingshot Coalition for You
| Size (cm) | Rider Weight (lbs) |
|---|---|
| 141 | Up To 182 lbs |
| 145 | Up To 210 lbs |
| 149 | Up To 238 lbs |
| 153 | Up To 266 lbs |
| 157 | Up To 294 lbs |
Mount Pattern: M6
Fins: 0
Rider Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced (Anyone)
Editor’s Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars
What’s Changed for 2025: Nothing with this board’s construction has changed. It just contains a new graphic and is available in a few additional sizes.
The Slingshot Coalition Wakeboard is a soft flexing deck that is perfect for hitting rails in the park. While it is flexible, it will feel like a versatile, forgiving, and smooth-riding deck (rather than a lifeless noodle). This is an excellent wakeboard for any rider looking for a cable park-specific setup.
The board offers a consistent flex throughout the entire length of the wakeboard. It will flex the same in the board’s center as it does in its tip and tail. You will find that it is easily pressable. You will be able to noseslide and tweak the deck to make it look so stylish.
The Coalition has some carbon built into it to improve the flex and feel of the wakeboard. Slingshot added in inserts that are directly under your feet while you ride. These inserts remove any dead spots in the flex, making the board’s flex feel as consistent in the board’s center as it does in the nose and tail.
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There is a hybrid rocker profile in the Slingshot Coalition. If you were looking at the side of the wakeboard, it would look like a smooth continuous rocker through the middle between your feet and then a more exaggerated angle in the nose and tail. The hybrid rocker profile allows you to get faster top water speed while still giving the wakeboard an extra level of pop than you would find in a traditional continuous rocker wakeboard.
This board was designed to be a catch-free park focused board. Looking at the base of the deck, you will notice there are very few features on the base. There are no fins or channels that will catch while you are hitting rails. Instead, Slingshot added in Chined Rails to make boardslides easier and ensure the edges will not catch while you are on rails. You will notice the Chined Rails as the board’s sides curving upward approximately .1875 of an inch. This slight curvature is what makes the board catch-free on rails and boxes.
The Slingshot Coalition Wakeboard comes in five different sizes. If you decide to go with either of the two larger 153cm or 157cm sizes, Slingshot added in an additional fifth insert. This additional stance option allows you to get your boots closer to the board’s center, allowing you to really flex the nose and tail.
This deck is insanely durable. Slingshot added skate wheel urethane into the sidewalls of the deck. You wouldn’t have to worry about the Coalition delaminating if it were to accidentally take a side impact against a rail. Additionally, the urethane provides an added level of flex and dampening while you ride.
The core of the Slingshot Coalition features vertically laminated wood. This gives the board its flex and skate like feel. It is the base that makes this deck a beast in the park, though. Slingshot added in its Ballistic base in the Coalition. It has 0.2756 of an inch of bulletproof protection between your board and the rails and boxes you’re hitting in the park. The bulletproof construction makes this one of the most durable wakeboard bases you can get. It is designed to take the abuse of hitting rails and boxes for years.
If you are looking for a smooth, predictable wakeboard with a ton of flex for hitting a rail park, then get the Slingshot Coalition Wakeboard.
Best Wakeboards For Soft Landings
Hyperlite Murray Pro Wakeboard 2025
Price
$444.99
Pros
- Unique 3-stage rocker profile on the more mellow beginner friendly side
- Mellow center landing spine – This helps you land soft by distributing water evenly as you land
- Lightweight
- Durable / monocoque construction
- Lightweight
- Has tons of pop with carbon fiber layers built into it
Cons
- Some of the features might make this too playful. If you’re looking for a more aggressive edge, you might want to go with another deck on the list.
Sizes: 134cm, 139cm, 144cm, 150cm
See the Right Size Hyperlite Murray Pro for You
| Size (cm) | Rider Weight (lbs) |
|---|---|
| 134 | 140+ |
| 139 | 150+ |
| 144 | 160+ |
| 150 | 170+ |
Mount Pattern: M6
Fins: 4
Rider Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced (Anyone)
Editor’s Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars
The Hyperlite Murray Wakeboard is a mellow three-stage rocker that is perfect for riders of all skill levels. This wakeboard is Shaun Murray’s signature pro model, and there are a ton of features crammed into it that makes it pop incredibly well, keep it lightweight, and soften your landings to a level you have never felt before.
Shaun made the curvature of the three-stage rocker on this deck accelerates right under your feet. The key difference with this 3-stage rocker profile is that it isn’t flat in the belly of the board. The Hyperlite Murray Wakeboard has a more spoonlike in the center. The idea here is that the board’s profile offers a ton of pop for your airs while distributing water evenly to keep your landings soft.
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Another key feature to soften your landings is the spine Shaun Murray added to the board’s base. Running down the center of the base, you will see a small ridge. This ridge serves two purposes. It aids in distributing water, and it helps you land more centered. If you’re a beginner just learning to ride, you will find that this deck is easier to land on than others on the list.
The edges of the Murray Wakeboard are rolled to help make your turn initiation easier. This feature helps the board be on the more playful side. You will be able to slide around and do high-speed whips with ease.
The deck is made with Hyperlite’s Biolite 3 core. It is durable and insanely light. The Murray deck has monocoque construction where the top and bottom layers of the glass are all one piece, so you won’t need to worry about delamination. This is a wakeboard that will last you for years to come.
Lastly, while I reviewed the men’s version of this deck, there is a women’s version called the Prizim which you should check out here too.
If you’re looking for the board with tech features for you to go huge and land soft, get the Hyperlite Murray Pro.
What’s Your Preferred Riding Style?
One quick note:
There are a few details about your board you’ll want to consider as you shop for your next board.
- The Wakeboard’s Size: You will want to select a board that is designed for your weight and height.
You can use our wakeboard size calculator to find your wakeboard size. - Style of the Wakeboard: Wakeboards can be categorized as either boat boards that ride behind a boat or park boards for cable parks.
- Profile Shape of the Wakeboard: Beginners may prefer a continuous rocker profile for easier jump landings, while experts lean towards a three-stage rocker with abrupt angles for a more explosive pop off the wake.
- Rails / The Wakeboard’s Level of Edge Hold: Softer or more rounded edges help beginners learn to balance, while sharper and more aggressive edges assist advanced riders with carving and speed.
- The Wakeboard’s Channels: Channels allow water to pass through your board and assist in holding an edge. Deeper channels offer stability, while shallower channels enhance the board’s maneuverability for tricks.
- The Number of Fins & Their Shape: Deeper fins offer you stability, while fewer fins (or shallower fins) give the board a looser feel. If you’ll be jibbing often, you’ll also want to consider a finless board.
- Core and Durability: The interior materials of a wakeboard impact its overall strength, weight, and buoyancy. Typically the more technology that went into the construction of the core to make it stronger and lighter, the more expensive the board will be.
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Steve Weber is the passionate snowboarder, skateboarder, and author behind Board of the World. He understands that most gear reviews focus on having the perfect snow conditions, but his testing methodology is different. Living in Pennsylvania, Steve describes exactly how a board performs when the conditions aren’t perfect. His reviews cover performance on ice, hardpack, and flat-out brick conditions. In other words, he reviews boards for the conditions that East Coast riders actually face.
Bringing 27 years of East Coast snowboarding and 21 years of skateboarding experience, Steve is a 42-year-old intermediate park rider. His recommendations are informed by decades of battling icy conditions, ensuring every review accounts for the board’s performance on the roughest of terrain.
For the last five years, Steve has poured his passion into writing in-depth, unbiased reviews that help riders make informed decisions about the gear they’ll use. He also works part-time at a snowboard shop in Northeastern Pennsylvania, which gives him a direct line to learning about the new gear tech months in advance. When he’s not writing reviews, Steve is often found riding at Montage Mountain and testing out new boards.
Steve’s goal with Board of the World is simple: to help every reader find the right gear so they can have fun outside from the first time they use it.
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