Wakesurfers - What you like and don't like.

[RideButter]

Currently wakesurfers are mainly built in one of two ways, compression molded and hand laid. Compression molded boards are built like wakeboards, they are heavier, less buoyant, and IMO under-performing. Hand laid construction wakesurfers are much like typical surfboards, they can be good for experienced riders, but are not very durable, don't fit in standard board racks and often come at a premium price. After seeing what's available, I wanted to try something different. I needed a board that performed well, is strong enough for a boat environment, fits in standard board racks, and is affordable.
Soooo....
I started working on a skimstyle surfer.
I produced a prototype run of about a dozen boards, 3 different shapes for testing behind different wakes.

I had good luck with all of them, but it is driving me to try and refine 2 of these shapes and build more.

I was just wondering if anyone had some input on what they might like in a wakesurfer.

Here is some of my progress so far:

[ers906]

What construction method did you use if not compression, or hand laid glass?

My background is in ocean surfing, so when I approach wake-surfing, I tend to do it with this mindset. Floaters, cutbacks, dropping deep into the pocket and hitting the lip, etc. A fast buoyant board with a softer edge in the nose and middle, turning harder towards the tail, multiple tail fin configurations (twin, thruster, quad, etc.), and durability are typically what I look for in a board. Hope this helps.

[RideButter]

Sorry, let me clarify, these are hand laid as well, but a different makeup compared to a traditional surfboard.

Thanks for your input! What do you currently ride?

[ers906]

Depending on day/crew/etc. I ride several different boards. My most ridden is the inland surfer swallow, however, I also ride a liquid force fish 5'0", Slingshot SP, and Liquid Force Venture. I have looked into several of the new Ronix and Inland Surfer models, just hard to drop that kind of $ when I like the boards I currently ride, and there are minimal demo programs in AZ (or I am too lazy to find them). I have set up my G23 with full stock ballast and an extra 1100# in the surfside locker and 300# or so in the opposite locker. Mimics an ocean wave pretty well. Surf pipe getting put on today.

[RideButter]

Sweet! Cost is huge, I'd like to offer these at $399 plus shipping.

Did a lot of riding behind the G23, the surf pipe makes a big difference, you will not be disappointed

[SkiTower]

forgive my stupid question, but how would this do in the ocean?

[RideButter]

With less buoyancy, I don't know that you are going to paddle in, but I might be fun for some tow-ins!!!

[RideButter]

So I made some more progress since this post. After lots of testing behind my 210 and my friend's G23, we narrowed and tuned 2 sizes. The Cove Prelude was born! More details are on the website. Covewakesurfers.com

[johnboyy7]

how bout a surf style board?

[RideButter]

We have plans, but more testing and adjusting needs to be done before we bring it to market.

[ifinallygota21v]

I own one of these boards and must say I love it. It's easy to ride and as great performance. Newbies can ride it with ease and advanced riders rip with it. Highly recommended

[nyryan2001]

^^^^ Where are you at?

Post up some pics?

[ifinallygota21v]

I'm in nw Indiana