The Welcome Journal

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Staff member at Welcome Board Store wearing a snug pink foam life jacket, zipped and buckled, in front of the vest wall

The 5-Second Life Jacket Fit Test

Before anyone gets on the rope, we run the same quick check in the shop. It takes five seconds and tells you if your vest will actually stay on. The...

The 5-Second Life Jacket Fit Test

Before anyone gets on the rope, we run the same quick check in the shop. It takes five seconds and tells you if your vest will actually stay on. The...

Man in boardstore holding wakeboard bindings, surrounded by wakeboards and gear, text 'Wakeboard Bindings A Beginners Set Up Guide'.

How to Set Up Your Wakeboard Bindings — A Begin...

Wakeboarding is one of the most exciting water-sports out there, but before you hit the water, it’s important to make sure your wakeboard bindings are set up correctly. A proper...

How to Set Up Your Wakeboard Bindings — A Begin...

Wakeboarding is one of the most exciting water-sports out there, but before you hit the water, it’s important to make sure your wakeboard bindings are set up correctly. A proper...

Double Up wakeboards displayed with riders and product details, showcasing wakeboarding gear

The Return of Double Up Wakeboards: Back to the...

Founded in 1996 by wakeboarding pioneer Greg Nelson, Double Up Wakeboards was born on the Northwest Coast of the USA with a mission to challenge the norm. At the time,...

The Return of Double Up Wakeboards: Back to the...

Founded in 1996 by wakeboarding pioneer Greg Nelson, Double Up Wakeboards was born on the Northwest Coast of the USA with a mission to challenge the norm. At the time,...