Beginner and intermediate wakeboards are the shapes we put first-timers on — more forgiving rocker, softer landings, sizes that work behind a family boat and at the cable. Welcome Board Store’s learn-to-ride wall: Ronix Vault, District, Krush and kids’ Vision/August/RX1, Liquid Force FLX/Trip/Origin/Press, Hyperlite State 2.0, plus packages with boots. Shipped from Mornington.

If you are already inverted or riding park lines, look at advanced wakeboards and cable wakeboards. Unsure? A package with open-toe boots is the least painful way onto the water — see wakeboard packages.

Boards and packages for progressing riders

• Ronix — Vault and District (the two we sell most to new boat riders), Krush women’s and 125/130/135/140 Krush packages with Luxe or Divide, Vision and August kids’ packages, RX1 junior, 2027 Krush/Vault/District/Vision/August packages.
• Liquid Force — FLX, Trip, Origin, Remedy, Press, Apex, Holiday, Angel; Vamp and Butterstick Pro if you are heading toward park; ME FS and Apex FS kids.
• Hyperlite — State 2.0, Murray Jr, Union Jr, Eden women’s; DUP WHITE XX Pro as a first park board; Raptor Liteside/Darkside.

Start with a package, add a vest and a no-stretch rope. Shop beginner wakeboards Australia at Welcome Board Store.