Pro Wakeboard

The elite sports men and women of surfing compete at some of the greatest wave spots the world has to offer. Eight competitions make up the ASP World Tour with the water temperature of each venue varying from tropical board shorts temperature to cold 4/3mm wetsuit conditions.

Trusty tools of the professional surfer, their surfboard and wetsuit, are the core equipment used when surfing. The surfboard is a fine tuned, tailor made piece of surfing equipment that usually only the individual can get their hands. A shaper will spend hours changing and perfecting a pro surfers board. Unlike this, the pro surfers wetsuit can be bought in any surf shop, their wetsuit doesn't have any special design features or specs other than what the manufacturer sells to the mass market. So when you buy the latest top end wetsuit this is the same suit the professionals wear when competing around the world.

On the ASP World Tour, with the conditions and water temperatures varying, they don't always wear a wetsuit and can get away with just a rash vest and board shorts. Other locations with milder conditions may require a spring wetsuit (short arms and legs) or a long john (short legs).

The one element of a professional surfers wetsuit that is most important is flexibility above all else. With the restrictions and bulk that layered neoprene can have on the core body and limbs it's flexibility that is required for pulling of the mind blowing manoeuvres the surfing elite make time and time again. Flexibility and lightness are key, warmth is considered a lesser requirement. With surfing brands adopting more advanced techniques, making neoprene stretch as optimum as possible and with reduced weight, it's no surprise that these lightweight flexible wetsuits tend not to have a long shelve life, especially if they are used day in day out.

Where wetsuits are currently is truly mind blowing and can make surfing an absolute joy. It's good to know which wetsuits the crème of the crop are wearing. OK so these guys get paid to put these wetsuits on, but even so, if they weren't getting paid they'd be zipping in and ridding with one of the line up below.

O'Neill Psycho RG8 / O'Neill Psycho Freak FSW

Pro Surfers: Jordy Smith, Bobby Martinez

O'Neill Psycho 2 FSW

Pro Surfers: Cory Lopez

Rip Curl E-Bomb E3

Pro Surfers: Mick Fanning, Owen Wright

Rip Curl F-Bomb E3

Pro Surfers: Taylor Knox

Rip Curl G-Bomb E3

Pro Surfers: Stephanie Gilmore

Quiksilver Cypher DS CZ

Pro Surfers: Kelly Slater, Dane Reynolds, Jeremy Flores

If you're a serious water user and want total performance from a wetsuit then make sure the above are the first port of call.

The author is an avid surfer and has tested many wetsuits over the years providing a critical insight into their performance and usability. For more information about surfing and wetsuits please visit http://www.transsurf.co.uk.

Wakeboard $10 Wakeboard

Skull Wakeboard $10 Skull Wakeboard

Gator Boards 136 Wakeboard/ Fleetwood Bindings $783.87 The recommended weight range for a 136 cm wakeboard is 140-180 pounds. This wakeboard set comes with Fleetwood bindings.Wakeboard:136cm Sure lock fin mounting provides the most solid anchoring Uni-fiberglass materialsUV based resin protects your beautiful GB graphics from the harmful rays of the sunContinuous rocker pattern for consistent radius/arch from tail to tail of the boardFisher Fiber Base provides the lightweight, bright crisp base graphicsCompressed polyurethane for predictable rides that performs in all water conditionsLength (cm)Tip Width (cm)Waist (cm)Rocker (cm) 13625.942.166.85 continuousBindings:Designed for beginners all the way up to advanced pro ridersTrue 1-piece plateNo hardware One-piece heel insert and overlay constructionTwo pieces makes for a lighter more flexible bindingHalf-floating tongue also makes this binding more flexible on the inside for those tweaked out airsClick here to view our men's shoe sizing guideFoam, NeopreneModel number zz100000073890

Gator Caddy Men's 135 Wakeboard/ Fleetwood Bindings $760.58 The Gator Caddy men's wakeboard is 135cm. This board has Infinite Wrap inner fiberglass wrap that continues around the edge eliminating two separate pieces at the parting line that can cause the edge to delam. This wakeboard comes with Fleetwood bindings. Gator's infinite wrap result in the strongest most durable rails in the industryUV based resins protect your beautiful Gator graphics from the harmful ray so the sunAluminum fins CnC anodized aluminum laser etched finsFisher Fiber Base is lightly woven material that provides the lightweight, bright, crisp base graphicsTrue angle molded fins Continuous rocker pattern with a consistent radius or arch from tip to tailBindingsDesigned for beginners all the way up to advanced pro ridersTrue 1-piece plateNo hardware One-piece heel insert and overlay constructionHalf-floating tongue Recommended weight range for a 135 cm wakeboard is 130 to 170 poundsClick here to view our men's shoe sizing guideFoam, NeopreneModel number zz100000072789

AIRHEAD Spectra Thermal Wakeboard Rope $59.99 AIRHEAD SPECTRA THERMAL WAKEBOARD ROPEAIRHEAD Spectra Thermal Wakeboard RopeAIRHEAD's Spectra Thermal wakeboard rope provides zero stretch for the crisp instantaneous response that expert wakeboard riders demand The Thermal-coated Spectra line is stiff and rigid, resists kinking and twisting and boa

AIRHEAD BONEHEAD II Wakeboard $139.99 AIRHEAD BONEHEAD II WAKEBOARD 124CMBONEHEAD II is a lightweight twin tip freeride wakeboard designed to help youth riders of all levels excel at the sport. The continuous rocker is fast and forgiving with smooth pop. It's 124cm long, perfect for youth riders up to 130 lbs.. Performance and durabilit

AIRHEAD Splash Wakeboard $139.99 AIRHEAD SPLASH WAKEBOARD 124CMSPLASH is a lightweight twin tip freeride wakeboard designed to help youth riders of all levels excel at the sport. The continuous rocker is fast and forgiving with smooth pop. It's 124cm long, perfect for youth riders up to 130 lbs.. Performance and durability are pack

AIRHEAD GRAFITTI CITY Wakeboard $144.99 AIRHEAD GRAFITTI CITY WAKEBOARD 143CMGRAFITTI CITY delivers smooth transitions through turns and a consistent pop off the wake. The floaty nature of this 143cm free-ride wakeboard is designed to help riders of all levels excel at the sport. The rounded end profile and beveled perimeter provide a for

AIRHEAD Wakeboard Tower Flag Holder $44.99 AIRHEAD WAKEBOARD TOWER FLAG HOLDERWater Sports Flag Holder for Wakeboard TowersIt's been difficult for boaters with wakeboard towers to display water sports flags effectively, until now! Instead of manually holding the flag, stick it into the holder and your flag will fly high so that other boaters

AIRHEAD Rockability Wakeboard w/ Assault XXL Bindings $269.99 AIRHEAD ROCKABILLY WAKEBOARD 141CM W/ ASSAULT XXL BINDINGS

AIRHEAD KAHUNA Wakeboard $149.99 AIRHEAD KAHUNA WAKEBOARD 141CMKAHUNA is designed for intermediate to expert riders weighing 150 lbs. and up. The 6 fin dual thruster setup provides ultimate hold and tracking. Riders stay on edge, get more speed into the wake and stomp landings without slipping out. The removable center fins provide

Airhead FWT1 Wakeboard Tower Flag Holder $49.99 "Airhead Wakeboard Tower Flag Holder Brand New Includes One Year Warranty, The Airhead FWT1 Wakeboard tower flag holder, holds you flag high so that other boaters can see it. This holder is designed to attach easily and fit perfectly on all wakeboard towers. It is made from billet aluminum. It includes stainless steel hardware, polymer collars and adhesive backed pads for quick and easy installation onto all wakeboard towers. FWT1 Features: Product # FWT1, Wakeboard Tower Flag Holder, Holds flag High, Attaches Easily & Fit Perfectly, Made From Billet Aluminum, No Drilling Required, For Wakeboard Towers - 1 5/8"" To 2 7/8"" Diameter"

Airhead AHWR-11BL Wakeboard Rope $39.99 "Airhead Bling Stealth Wakeboard Rope Brand New Includes 90 Days Warranty, The Airhead AHWR-11BL is a Bling Stealth Wakeboard rope mainly designed to provide the full and the highest safety watersport experience to you. Its shiny and reflective design is as tough as it is flashy. BLING series ropes are one of a kind, shiny and reflective material is braided together with top quality polypropylene. This 75 foot wakeboard rope has 4 take-off sections, 5ft, 5ft, 10ft and 10ft. resulting in rope lengths of 75 ft. 70 ft. 65 ft. 55 ft. and 45 ft.. The handle has an aluminum core, a 15 inch EVA squid grip and full finger protectors. The 15 inch wide EVA squid grip is eye catching, provides a great grip and a rope keeper is included for tangle-free storage. AHWR-11BL Features: Product # AHWR-11BL, Bling Stealth Wakeboard Rope, No Stretch f/ Instant Response, Resists Kinking & Twisting, 15 Inch Wide EVA Squid Grip, 2, 000 Lbs Tensile Strength, Extravagant Look, Shiny & Reflective Design, Top Quality Polypropylene Rope, 4 Take-Off Sections - 5ft. 5ft. (1.5 meters) - 10ft. & 10ft. (3 meters), 75 Feet w/ Four 5 Foot Takeoffs, Aluminum Core 15"" (38 cm) Handle, Full Finger Protectors, Rope Keeper Included"

Airhead AHWR-12BL Wakeboard Rope $69.99 "Airhead Bling Spectra Wakeboard Rope Brand New Includes 90 Days Warranty, The Airhead AHWR-12BL is a Bling Spectra Wakeboard rope mainly designed to provide the full and the highest safety watersport experience to you. Its shiny and reflective design is as tough as it is flashy. BLING series ropes are one of a kind, shiny and reflective material is braided together with top quality Poly E over a Spectra core. This 75 foot wakeboard rope has 4 take-off sections, 5ft, 5ft, 10ft and 10ft. resulting in rope lengths of 75 ft. 70 ft. 65 ft. 55 ft. and 45 ft.. The spectra core gives this tiny rope a phenomenal 2, 000 lbs break strength and no stretch. The handle has an aluminum core, a 15 inch EVA squid grip and full finger protectors. The 15 inch wide EVA grip is eye catching, provides a great grip and a rope keeper is included for tangle-free storage. AHWR-12BL Features: Product # AHWR-12BL, Bling Spectra Wakeboard Rope, No Stretch f/ Instant Response, Resists Kinking & Twisting, 15 Inch Wide EVA Grip, 2, 000 lbs Tensile Strength, Extravagant Look, Shiny & Reflective Design, Top Quality Poly E Over Spectra Core, 4 Take-Off Sections - 5ft. 5ft. (1.5 meters) - 10ft. & 10ft. (3 meters), 75 Feet w/ Four 5 Foot Takeoffs, Aluminum Core 15"" (38 cm) Handle, Full Finger Protectors, Rope Keeper Included"

Airhead AHWR-13BL Wakeboard Rope $69.99 "Airhead Bling Spectra Wakeboard Rope Brand New Includes 90 Days Warranty, The Airhead AHWR-13BL is a Bling Spectra Wakeboard rope mainly designed to provide the full and the highest safety watersport experience to you. Its shiny and reflective design is as tough as it is flashy. BLING series ropes are one of a kind, shiny and reflective material is braided together with top quality Poly E over a Spectra core. This 75 foot wakeboard rope has 4 take-off sections, 5ft, 5ft, 10ft and 10ft. resulting in rope lengths of 75 ft. 70 ft. 65 ft. 55 ft. and 45 ft.. The spectra core gives this tiny rope a phenomenal 2, 000 lbs break strength and no stretch. The handle has an aluminum core, a 15 inch EVA squid grip and full finger protectors. The 15 inch wide EVA grip is eye catching, provides a great grip and a rope keeper is included for tangle-free storage. AHWR-13BL Features: Product # AHWR-13BL, Bling Spectra Wakeboard Rope, No Stretch f/ Instant Response, Resists Kinking & Twisting, 15 Inch Wide EVA Grip, 2, 000 lbs Tensile Strength, Extravagant Look, Shiny & Reflective Design, Top Quality Poly E Over Spectra Core, 4 Take-Off Sections - 5ft. 5ft. (1.5 meters) - 10ft. & 10ft. (3 meters), 75 Feet w/ Four 5 Foot Takeoffs, Aluminum Core 15"" (38 cm) Handle, Full Finger Protectors, Rope Keeper Included"

Airhead AHWR5 Spectra Wakeboard Rope $90.7 All wakeboarders can benefit from a professional grade nostretch rope. AIRHEADs carbon fiber look Spectra Fusion wakeboard rope provides the crisp response that expert wakeboard riders demand and all wakeboarders benefit from. A braided polyE Fusion jacket protects the Spectra core. The line is stiff and rigid resists kinking and twisting floats and has a 2 000 lb. break strength. The 70 foot wakeboard rope has 3 takeoffs in the mainline and a 5 foot handle bridle (5 50 5 5 5). The 15 inch wide EVA grip is eye catching provides a great grip. A Rope Keeper is included for tanglefree storage.

World Industries WIW2010 Stickorama Wakeboard $210.52 Create your own street action in the hood on WORLD INDUSTRIES STICKORAMA wakeboard The wakeboard is basically an inner city background that you decorate with the stickers provided. Flameboy Wet Willy and Devilman are making trouble and the piggy police are frantically trying to restore law and order If you want smooth transition through turns and a consistent pop off the wake this board is for you. The rounded end profile and beveled perimeter provide a forgiving and consistent release off the wake. Riders of all levels will enjoy the floaty nature of this 135cm freeride wakeboard. Designed for riders up to 170 lbs. 2 removable fiberglass reinforced nylon fins provide excellent tracking.

Airhead Watersports / AIRHEAD World Industries SKULLBO Adjustable Wakeboard Rope / WIWR-1 $35.32 Airhead Watersports - AIRHEAD World Industries SKULLBO Adjustable Wakeboard Rope - WIWR-1

Jabsco / Jabsco Wakeboard Ballast Puppy w/ Reversing Switch - 12v / 18220-1127 $228.21 Jabsco - Jabsco Wakeboard Ballast Puppy w/ Reversing Switch - 12v - 18220-1127

Airhead Watersports / AIRHEAD Spectra Thermal Wakeboard Rope / AHWR-4 $68.09 Airhead Watersports - AIRHEAD Spectra Thermal Wakeboard Rope - AHWR-4

Airhead AHW2010 AIRHEAD BOOYAH Wakeboard $204.12 You ll scream BOOYAH After one ride on this AIRHEAD wakeboard BOOYAH is designed for riders looking for smooth transition through turns and a consistent pop off the wake. The rounded end profile and beveled perimeter provide a forgiving and consistent release. The floaty nature of this 135cm freeride wakeboard is designed to help riders of all levels improve their wakeboarding prowess. Designed for riders up to 170 lbs.. Two removable fiberglass reinforced nylon fins provide excellent tracking.

Airhead AHW1010 Bonehead II Wakeboard $192.79 AIRHEAD BONEHEAD IITM Wakeboard. BONEHEAD II is 124cm long perfect for youth riders up to 130 lbs.. It is a lightweight twin tip freeride wakeboard designed to help youth riders of all levels improve their skills. The continuous rocker is fast and forgiving with smooth pop. Performance and durability are packed into this price point board. The RIM core has a PBT top with sublimated graphics. Two removable fiberglass reinforced nylon fins provide excellent tracking and carving. Kids love the skull graphics

Airhead AHB-10 Wakeboard Binding $86.99 "Airhead EZ Boss WB Binding Brand New Includes 1 Year Warranty, The Airhead AHB-10 is a boss performance wakeboard binding mainly designed to provide the full and the highest water sport experience to you. This binding is noticeably stiffer and more form fitting than the standard series bindings. BOSS offers superior support for demanding wakeboarders. A comfortable and tight fit is provided by the upper and lower cinch lace-up system and 5 pair of independent lace eyelets . The textured footbed offers the perfect combination of support and cushion. All riding styles are accommodated by the versatile mounting plate. AHB-10 Features: Product # AHB-10, BOSS Wakeboard Binding, Noticeably Stiffer & Form Fitting, Offers Superior Support, Upper & Lower Cinch Lace Up System, Comfortable & Tight Fit, 5 Pair of Independent Lace Eyelets, Textured Footbed, Provides Perfect Support & Cushion, Versatile Mounting Plates, Size: - L (US Men s 11 15) - (EU Sizes 45 50)"

Airhead AHB-8 WakeBoard Binding $84.99 "Airhead Juice WB Binding Brand New Includes 1 Year Warranty, The Airhead AHB-8 is a juice youth performance wakeboard binding mainly designed to provide the full and the highest water sport experience to you. This binding is noticeably stiffer and more form fitting than the standard series bindings. JUICE offers superior support for demanding young wakeboarders. A comfortable and tight fit is provided by the upper and lower cinch lace-up system and 5 pair of independent lace eyelets . The textured footbed offers the perfect combination of support and cushion. All riding styles are accommodated by the versatile mounting plate. AHB-8 Features: Product # AHB-8, JUICE Wakeboard Binding, Noticeably Stiffer & Form Fitting, Offers Superior Support, Upper & Lower Cinch Lace Up System, Comfortable & Tight Fit, 5 Pair of Independent Lace Eyelets, Textured Footbed, Provides Perfect Support & Cushion, Versatile Mounting Plates, Size: - S (US Men's 6 - 9) - (EU sizes 39 - 43)"

Airhead AHB-9 Wakeboard Bindings $85.99 "Airhead Primo WB Binding Brand New Includes 1 Year Warranty, The Airhead AHB-9 is a primo performance wakeboard binding mainly designed to provide the full and the highest water sport experience to you. This binding is noticeably stiffer and more form fitting than the standard series bindings. Primo offers superior support for demanding wakeboarders. A comfortable and tight fit is provided by the upper and lower cinch lace-up system and 5 pair of independent lace eyelets . The textured footbed offers the perfect combination of support and cushion. All riding styles are accommodated by the versatile mounting plate. AHB-9 Features: Product # AHB-9, PRIMO Wakeboard Binding, Noticeably Stiffer & Form Fitting, Offers Superior Support, Upper & Lower Cinch Lace Up System, Comfortable & Tight Fit, 5 Pair of Independent Lace Eyelets, Textured Footbed, Provides Perfect Support & Cushion, Versatile Mounting Plates, Size: - M (US Men s 8 11) - ( EU sizes 41 45)"

AIRHEAD Wakeboard Rope w/ Phat Grip $37.99 AIRHEAD WAKEBOARD ROPE WITH PHAT GRIPThis rope provides professional wakeboard rope quality at half the price. The 15" double-density EVA Phat Grip handle provides a superior grip for optimum performance, and has a high strength aluminum core, 4" finger protectors and foam floats. The 6" TPR covered

AIRHEAD Splash Wakeboard w/ Grab Youth Bindings $189.99 AIRHEAD SPLASH WAKEBOARD 124CM W/ GRAB YOUTH BINDINGSSPLASH is a lightweight twin tip freeride wakeboard designed to help youth riders of all levels excel at the sport. The continuous rocker is fast and forgiving with smooth pop. It's 124cm long, perfect for youth riders up to 130 lbs.. Performance

AIRHEAD Graffiti City Wakeboard w/ Clutch Bindings $244.99 AIRHEAD GRAFITTI CITY WAKEBOARD W/ CLUTCH BINDINGSGRAFITTI CITY delivers smooth transitions through turns and a consistent pop off the wake. The floaty nature of this 143cm free-ride wakeboard is designed to help riders of all levels excel at the sport. The rounded end profile and beveled perimeter

AIRHEAD Graffiti City Wakeboard w/ Grind Bindings $209.99 AIRHEAD GRAFITTI CITY WAKEBOARD W/ GRIND BINDINGSGRAFITTI CITY delivers smooth transitions through turns and a consistent pop off the wake. The floaty nature of this 143cm free-ride wakeboard is designed to help riders of all levels excel at the sport. The rounded end profile and beveled perimeter p

AIRHEAD Graffiti City Wakeboard w/ Assault Bindings $259.99 AIRHEAD GRAFITTI CITY WAKEBOARD W/ ASSAULT BINDINGSGRAFITTI CITY delivers smooth transitions through turns and a consistent pop off the wake. The floaty nature of this 143cm free-ride wakeboard is designed to help riders of all levels excel at the sport. The rounded end profile and beveled perimeter

World Industries SKULLBO Adjustable Wakeboard Rope $27.99 AIRHEAD WORLD INDUSTRIES ADJUSTABLE SIZE WAKEBOARD ROPESKULLBO Wakeboard RopeThis low-stretch poly-e wakeboard rope has a 15 inch aluminum core handle on a 5 foot bridle. A zigzag textured EVA grip provides a sure handhold. There are 3 take-off sections for riding 75ft., 60ft., 50ft., or 40ft. behin

AIRHEAD Dyna-Core Wakeboard Rope 3 Section 70' $44.99 AIRHEAD DYNA-CORE WAKEBOARD ROPE 3 SECTION 70FTAn AIRHEAD exclusive, this wakeboard rope has the small diameter look of Spectra or Dyneema, the ultra low stretch too, but at half the price! Only a professional can notice the difference. The 70 foot wakeboard rope has 3 take-offs in the mainline and

World Industries WIWR-1 Wakeboard Rope $32.99 "World Industries Skullbo Wakeboard Rope Brand New Includes 90 Days Warranty, The Airhead WIWR-1 is mainly designed to provide the full and the highest safety experience to you. This rope has 5 inch double-density EVA phat grip handle that provides a superior grip for optimum performance. It features high strength aluminum core handle, 4 inch finger protectors and foam floats. The WIWR-1 has 15 inch aluminum handle that provides extra leverage and pull for spins and inverted tricks. The bridle is fully encased in flexible vinyl for protection against abrasion and wear. The low-stretch 16-strand 30-filament rope has 3 sections with take-off loops (75, 60, 50 or 40 ) for all riding styles and a rope keeper is included for tangle-free storage. WIWR-1 Features: Product # WIWR-1, Wakeboard Rope w/ Phat Grip, 15 Inch Aluminum Handle, 5 Foot Bridle, Low Stretch, Poly-E Wakeboard Rope, 3 Sections w/ Take Off Loops, 15 Inch Double Density EVA Phat Grip, 16-Strand Rope, Rope Keeper Included"

Airhead AHWR3 Airhead Wakeboard Rope $29.99 "Airhead Wakeboard Rope Brand New Includes 90 Days Warranty, The Airhead AHWR3 is mainly designed for the safest rider of yours with the watertubes. This rope has a head turning 15 inch squid patterned EVA-wrapped grip with a floating aluminum core. The 5/16 inch, 16 strand, UV treated low stretch rope has 3 sections for wakeboarding at 45, 55 or 65 feet. It features full length finger guards help create a comfortable split finger grip. A rope keeper is included for tangle free storage. AHWR3 Features: Product # AHWR3, Wakeboard Rope, Low Stretch f/ Instant Response, Floating Aluminum Core Handle, 3 Sections f/ Wakeboarding, Full Length Finger Guards, 15 inch Squid Patterned Wide EVA Grip, Rope Keeper Included"

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