Wakeboard Boat

Why WakeSurfing Is Exploding The Utah Boat Rental Market

Wakesurfing is a newer water sport to Utah. Riding the wake of a skiboat is mixing surfing with water skiing with a touch of snow boarding. This newer sport is making the Utah wakeboard boat rental become extremely busy.

There are now boats designed and sold just for the purpose of wakesurfing (aka wakeboarding). It is the newest trend in Utah watersports. It is more fun than tubing and just normal water skiing because we can do tricks such as a Backside spin (rotating our back towards the boat), Butterslide (turning the board 90 degrees to grind the wake) and Surf Carving (the rider cuts back and forth in a surfcarving position).

The greatest benefits of this newer sport are the ability to change so many options. We can use a towrope and wakeboard, use a surf board and ride the wave (wake) with no towrope, or use a surfboard or the many types of wakeboards.

Finding a wakesurfing boat rental in Utah has become tougher. There are many skiboats, but most are not designed to create the large wake desired for wakeboarding. Whether you enjoy Lake Powell, Lake Havasu,  or locally at Deer Creek, Utah Lake , Strawberry Reservoir or Bear Lake, there are very few wakesurf boats to rent. Ben Bean, owner of ‘www.AWakeandBoard.com' says his rental calendar gets full really quickly. "By early to mid spring, our calendar gets set for most of the season and people need to book as soon as possible if they want a quality boat".

A wakesurf boat specializes in creating huge wakes at 18-30 mph. Prices for a quality wakeboard boat can be over $85,000 and so many people choose to simply rent one. Rentals can be as low as $450 per day depending on the quality of the boat and how much gear the boat comes with.

"Call as soon as you can if you are serious about getting a boat" says Ben, "as the best dates are taken pretty quickly in the season, especially since there are so few available Wakesurf boat rentals in Utah. Once we started renting our boat, we found very few available in the Utah Boat Rental business".

About the Author

Ben is the premier boat owner of a Utah wakesurfing boat rental program for families wanting to rent his boat and equipment throughout the many lakes in Utah. Ben can be reached at his website for Utah Boat Rental.

Wakeboard $10 Wakeboard

Skull Wakeboard $10 Skull Wakeboard

On The Boat $10 On The Boat

Kwik Tek WIWR1 World Industries Wakeboard Rope $43.55 Lowstretch polye wakeboard rope has a 15 inch aluminum core hnadle on a 5 ft. bridle. Zig zag textured EVA grip provides a sure handhold. 3 take off sections for riding 75 ft. 60 ft. 50 ft. or 40 ft. behind the boat Experiment to find the length to suit the boat s wake and your riding style Two oversized floats ensure the handle will float for easy retrieval Rope Keeper with SKULLBO graphics is included for tanglefree storage

World Industries WIWR1 WORLD INDUSTRIES Wakeboard Rope $43.55 This lowstretch polye 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 takeoff sections for riding 75 ft. 60 ft. 50 ft. or 40 ft. behind the boat (5 35 10 10 15). You can experiment to find the best length to suit your boat s wake and riding style. Two oversized floats ensure that the handle will float for easy retrieval. A Rope Keeper with SKULLBO grahics is included for tanglefree storage.Shipping dimensions 15.75 L x 13 W x 2.5 H

Jabsco Wakeboard Ballast Puppy W/ Reversing Switch - 12v $306.83 Ballast Pump Todays Wakeboard and Ski tow boats need to be able to take on water ballast to modify their wake formation. A development of our tried and tested Puppy Pumps lets these specialist craft rapidly take on and dump ballast, while modern electronics guard against dry running damage to the impeller The choice of motor boat builders for ski and wakeboard ballast systems. Unique impeller compount Handles debris Reversible 8 GPM flow Easy service.

Polly Pocket Adventure Cruisin' Boat $11.69 Polly Pocket Boat: Its guaranteed adventure on the high seas. Polly doll is ready to set sail on her boat filled with fun secrets and surprises. The boat can be configured for riders behind the helm, standing on the stern or riding atop the watchman's seat, which also doubles as a swing. Polly doll and her friends can ride the wakeboard, soak up sun on the lounge chair or check out the sights with the binoculars. It's sure to be a fabulous day. Additional Polly Pocket dolls sold separately.

Sports Stuff WIWR1 World Industries Skullbo Wakeboard Rope $43.55 This lowstretch polye wakeboard rope has a 15 Aluminum core handle on a 5 foot bridle. A zigzag textured EVA grip provides a sure handhold. There are 3 takeoff sections for riding 75 ft. 60 ft. 50 ft. or 40 ft. behind the boat (5 35 10 10 15). You can experiment to find the best length to suit your boats wake and riding style. Two oversized floats ensure that the handle will float for easy retrieval. A Rope Keeper with SKULLBO grahics is included for tanglefree storage.

Polly Pocket Adventure Cruisin' Boat Vehicle $14.99 It's guaranteed adventure on the high seas with the Polly Pocket Adventure Cruisin' Boat Vehicle! Polly doll is ready to set sail on her boat filled with fun secrets and surprises. Polly doll and her friends can ride the wakeboard, soak up sun on the lounge chair, go for a ride on the swing or check out the sights with the binoculars. It's sure to be a fabulous day! Some assembly required. Ages 4 and up.

Boat It $6 Boat It - Pop It Off Boyz

Boat $12.99 Urpina Boat - Art Print

Not on This Boat $24.99 Not on This Boat - Photographic Print

Straight Line Launch Pad Wakeboard Wake Surf Fat Sac $189.16 One of the easiest and cleanest portable ballast system, this Launch Pad Wakeboard Wake Surf Fat Sac uses a spring-loaded valve on the bag to create an air and water-tight seal. This fat sac from Straight Line also spotlights a durable PVC construction.Brand: Straight LineHeavy duty 30-gauge PVC construction50 inches long x 20 inches in diameterDurable, electronically welded seamsThree LPL valves for clean filling/drainingOne traditional valve for compatibility with old pumps Weight label around valve for easy size identification Color coded graphics for ideal boat location recommendationsWeight capacity: 540 poundsMaterials: PVC plasticPacked dimensions: 5 inches high x 18 inches wide x 16 inches deepModel: wksllpl540sc9

Straight Line Wakeboard Wakesurf Fat Sac Combo Pump $449.02 This wakeboard wakesafe Fat Sac combo pump from Straight Line is an excellent ballast combo to give you the perfect wake every time. The Link system uses a spring-loaded valve on the bag to create an air and water-tight seal, even when the cap is off.LPL nozzle is located on both the hose and Uber pumpMaterials: Heavy duty 30 Gauge PVC/plasticDimensions: 50 inches long x 20 inches in diameterModel: zz1000000690Straight Line Launch Pad LinkColor coded graphics for ideal boat location recommendationsWeight label around valve for easy size identificationOne traditional valve for compatibility with old pumpsThree LPL valves for clean filling/drainingStrong, electronically welded seamsWeight: 540 poundsStraight Line Sumo PumpFills 100 pounds in 55 seconds9-foot, PVC armor hose will not kink or crush12-foot, fused 12V power cord for easy access anywhereNOTE: This is a lot of weight, make sure to check the weight limit for your boat as going in excess could sink it.

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