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The Future Of Wakeboarding?

Posted by Ian On July - 31 - 2009

Reposted with permission from Kartch @ Stokemeter:

http://www.stokemeter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=383

OK, I’ve got to say it. I hear over and over again about how cable and winching are the future of wakeboarding. It seems to be the answer everybody comes up with when asked. I can see how both can allow more access to the sport of wakeboarding but is numbers the basis for the “future” of wakeboarding? I personally don’t think so.

I have to admit I’ve never been on the end of a cable or winch. Ever. I’m sure they are both fun and I’d give anything to have either a cable park or personally own a winch. That’s not really the point.

What is the future of wakeboarding? I guess it really comes down to what the definition of the “future” is. Does it mean what will bring larger numbers to the sport? Does it mean something now is lessened for something else at a later time? I’m not really sure.

When it’s all said and done I will say this………..

There’s nothing like being towed behind a boat. I don’t think anything now or in the future will change that. Glass, fully ballasted boat, a tower, tunes pumping…there is no substitute for that. The perfect wake will always be the epitome of what it is and means to be wakeboarding.

Everything else might further the sport but the future is already here.

General WBSD
  • http://www.stokemeter.com Kartch

    OK, another point. It is stated that Cable and Winch will allow more people access to the sport of wakeboarding due to the lower cost of getting into the game. If this logic holds true then why hasn’t jetski wakeboarding taken off? The cost of ownership is much lower than that of a boat, yet I don’t think it’s even close to being the “future” of wakeboarding.

  • http://www.wakeboardsd.net Ian

    Well, its still a cost of ownership. A cable park doesn’t cost riders anything to “own” other than their gear. A jet ski and seadoo still has a decent cost associated with its upkeep. They are cool for wakeskating, but i doubt anyone takes boarding behind one seriously.

  • Willy wonka

    Boat = Rich people, lot of pollution, less people share the sport.

    Winch = Cool people, less pollution , everyone enjoy the sport.

    Cable = Everyone , no pollution , perfect for slide an to ride with friends