{"title":"Raptor","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRaptor Wakeboards \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaptor is one of Australia's most trusted wakeboard brands, delivering high-performance boards and bindings designed for riders of all levels — from first-timers getting up on the water to experienced riders throwing tricks behind the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt with performance and value in mind, Raptor wakeboards are a popular choice at Welcome Board Store for riders looking for a reliable, well-priced setup that doesn't compromise on quality. Whether you're shopping for your first complete wakeboard package or upgrading your current setup, the Raptor range has you covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full range of Raptor wakeboards, bindings, and accessories below and get ready for your best season yet on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2027-raptor-kneeboard-strap-3-standard","title":"2027 Raptor Kneeboard Strap 3\" Standard","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Raptor Kneeboard Strap 3\" Standard | The Straight Replacement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eStraps perish long before boards do. The \u003cb\u003e3\" Standard\u003c\/b\u003e is the one-size-fits-all replacement that will fit almost any kneeboard — Raptor or otherwise — and bring a tired board back to life for the price of a tank of fuel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3\" Wide:\u003c\/b\u003e Spreads pressure across the thighs for comfort through a long set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSingle Locking Strap:\u003c\/b\u003e Simple and quick — the setup most riders are used to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStainless Roller:\u003c\/b\u003e Fitted to all Raptor straps, and what makes it easy to tension with wet hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUniversal Fitment:\u003c\/b\u003e Fits all kneeboards, fully adjustable between riders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe default replacement strap, and worth keeping a spare in the boat. If you are riding hard enough to worry about the strap creeping loose, step up to the Comp or the Double Locking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Wake gear and apparel. For more Wake tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raptor","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":30034268061799,"sku":"9355917001055","price":39.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/11Lgwn68CUS_O3Vmv6oUTQicKsrK5bVcr_s0.jpg?v=1787979903"},{"product_id":"2020-raptor-relaxo-2-tube","title":"2025 Raptor Relaxo 2 Tube","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-text-color=\"primary\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Raptor Relaxo 2 Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-text-color=\"primary\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eåÊ\u003c\/strong\u003eThis 2 person lounge inspired tube is perfect for those wanting an upright seated position of for younger children who want to feel 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Same job as the fibreglass hook, tidier once you are up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlip-Up Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Takes the rope for the start, then gets out of the way. Nothing to catch on once you are riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHands-Free Deep-Water Starts:\u003c\/b\u003e The whole point — get your knees set before you take the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBolt-On Fitment:\u003c\/b\u003e Mounts to the standard Raptor kneeboard inserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWorth the small extra over the fixed fibreglass hook if you actually ride the board rather than just cruise — having nothing sitting proud of the deck matters the moment you start turning hard. Not needed if your board has a moulded hook already.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Wake gear and apparel. 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The \u003cb\u003ehook\u003c\/b\u003e takes the rope while you get your knees set and the board under you, so a first-timer is not trying to hold a handle, fight the board and get their legs in all at once. Fits all Raptor kneeboards with inserts \u003cb\u003e65mm apart\u003c\/b\u003e. Black or Green for 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFibreglass Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e Stiff enough to hold the rope under load without flexing away from you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e65mm Insert Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e The standard across the Raptor kneeboard range — check your board's inserts before ordering if it is another brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHands-Free Deep-Water Starts:\u003c\/b\u003e Hook the rope, get up, then take the handle once you are riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware Included:\u003c\/b\u003e Bolts supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy one with any board that does not have a moulded hook — the Temper and the Vibe both take one. If your board already has a built-in hook (Roam, Powerfish, Madhouse) you do not need this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Wake gear and apparel. 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Wide tip and tail give a stable base a beginner can trust, and enough edge for a good rider to load into the wake. The ultra-durable PU foam core is why so many of them are still in boats years later. 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It is a genuinely smaller shape with a narrowed nose and tail, which makes it lighter on the water and far easier to turn — the difference between a grom fighting the board and a grom riding it. 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The \u003cb\u003eHaze\u003c\/b\u003e goes at that with two separately locking lace zones, so you can pull the forefoot down hard for response and leave the cuff softer for comfort — two different jobs, two different tensions. Add J bars holding the heel and a tri-density foam under the foot and you get a binding that stays put without squeezing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDual Locking Lace Zones:\u003c\/b\u003e Tension the forefoot and the cuff independently. Tight where you need the board to respond, loose where you need blood flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRaptor RX Chassis:\u003c\/b\u003e The base plate that transfers what your foot does into what the board does — stiff enough to drive an edge, and the reason these do not feel vague underfoot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComfort Integrated EVA Liner:\u003c\/b\u003e The liner is built into the boot rather than a loose insert, so it does not shift, bunch or slide out when you pull a wet foot free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eErgonomic Contoured EVA Foot-Bed:\u003c\/b\u003e Shaped rather than flat, supporting the arch through the long edge into the wake instead of leaving your foot to hold its own shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eImpact EVA Dampening Base Pad:\u003c\/b\u003e Sits between the chassis and the board and takes the sting out of a flat landing — the ones your knees would otherwise wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop Cuff Stretch Zone:\u003c\/b\u003e A stretch panel where the cuff bends, so getting in and out does not turn into a wrestle on a wet swim platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTwo size runs, 5–8 and 8–12, which covers most of a boat between them. Raptor pairs the Haze with the Liteside, and it is a straightforward upgrade from whatever hard, unlined boots came bolted to a second-hand board. Honest call: this is a comfort-first binding for beginners through solid intermediates. If you are riding hard and want maximum response and heel hold, you want something stiffer with a proper closure system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Wake gear and apparel. For more Wake tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raptor","offers":[{"title":"5-8","offer_id":44488220901479,"sku":"9355917002601","price":329.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8-12","offer_id":44488220934247,"sku":"9355917002618","price":329.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/1GLsqqGlI0cDEJdKIOHhdPmGLblV8W55y_s0.jpg?v=1787798827"},{"product_id":"2027-raptor-inertia-wakeskate","title":"2027 Raptor Inertia Wakeskate","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Raptor Inertia Wakeskate | Bi-Level Feel, Single-Level Price\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA wakeskate has no bindings, so everything you feel comes from the deck and how the base sits in the water. The \u003cb\u003eInertia\u003c\/b\u003e splits the difference between the two things a skate can be. The top is a three-stage rocker deck with deep, steep footwells that give you something to push against; the base is a mellower shape that tracks rather than grabs. Together they give you the feel of a bi-level skate without the price of one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThree-Stage Rocker Top Deck:\u003c\/b\u003e The kick is in the deck, not just the base — which is what gives you leverage to pop rather than having to muscle the whole board off the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSteep, Large Footwells:\u003c\/b\u003e Deep enough to locate your feet by feel alone. On a board with nothing holding you on, knowing where your back foot is without looking is most of the battle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRaised Platform, Rolled Edge Rail and Generous Side Cut:\u003c\/b\u003e All three do the same job — push water away from your feet, so the deck stays drier and grippier through a turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFull Fibreglass Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e Stiffer and more consistent than timber, and it will not soak up water and go dead over a season the way a neglected wood skate does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSingle Mounted Fin at Each End:\u003c\/b\u003e Just enough tracking to hold a line and land straight, without the fin drag that stops a skate sliding when you want it to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSolid Core:\u003c\/b\u003e Deliberate weight. A heavier skate sits into the water and stays stable underfoot instead of skipping off chop — the difference between learning on it and fighting it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTwo sizes: 41\" in orange, 43\" in blue — go longer for more stability and more weight to carry, shorter for a board that flicks faster. Wakeskating is unforgiving early on, and the Inertia is built for that stage: stable enough that you spend the session riding rather than swimming, with enough pop left in it once shuvits and ollies start landing. Not the board for someone chasing the loosest, lightest competition skate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Wake gear and apparel. For more Wake tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raptor","offers":[{"title":"41","offer_id":44488223785063,"sku":"9355917002205","price":499.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"43","offer_id":44488223817831,"sku":"9355917002212","price":499.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/Inertia41.jpg?v=1787796825"},{"product_id":"2027-raptor-dynasty-wakeskate","title":"2027 Raptor Dynasty Wakeskate","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Raptor Dynasty Wakeskate | Twelve Ply Of Timber, Skateboard Pop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFibreglass skates are lighter. Timber skates feel like skateboards. The \u003cb\u003eDynasty\u003c\/b\u003e is unapologetically the second thing — twelve plies of solid wood, dense and heavy, with the snap that only a laminated timber deck gives you. Load the tail and it loads back. If you have come to wakeskating from skating, this is the one that will feel like something you already know how to ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e12 Ply Solid Timber Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e The reason it pops. Twelve laminated plies store energy the way a skateboard deck does and give it straight back — more than you get from a moulded skate at this money.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConcave Deck:\u003c\/b\u003e The board curves up under the arch of your foot, so you can feel where your feet are without looking down and steer with your edges rather than your whole body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpooned Nose and Tail:\u003c\/b\u003e The scooped ends give you a bigger margin on foot placement — land a shuvit slightly off and you are still on the board, not off the back of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlat Bottom:\u003c\/b\u003e No rocker games. It tracks predictably, holds a straight line behind the boat and does not surprise you mid-slide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFull EVA Top Pad:\u003c\/b\u003e Grippy enough to ride barefoot all day, and tough enough to ride in shoes when you want the extra feel on the tail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOne size, 43\", in blue. This is a skate for someone who wants the wood feel — heavier under the front foot, snappier off the tail, more like the board in their garage. It rewards a rider with some skate background and it is honest fun for anyone already comfortable getting up. The trade is real: timber is heavier to swing and needs drying out properly rather than being left wet in the boat locker all summer. If you want the lightest, driest, most forgiving option, take the fibreglass Inertia instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Wake gear and apparel. For more Wake tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raptor","offers":[{"title":"43","offer_id":44488224899175,"sku":"9355917001116","price":349.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/1QaVljoFJ-Qm8VYUTDOuQ3HbfwvkZL4kk_s0.jpg?v=1787798814"},{"product_id":"2027-raptor-the-drift-towable-tube","title":"2027 Raptor The Drift Towable Tube","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Raptor The Drift Towable Tube | D-Shape With Wings, Built To Slide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA flat deck tube tracks. A winged D-shape drifts. The \u003cb\u003eDrift\u003c\/b\u003e is built for the second thing on purpose — the side wings add lift and surface area so the tube skates out sideways when you cut across the wake, then catches and bounces instead of digging in. It is the difference between a tube that just follows the boat and one that has everybody on board yelling. Two sizes: the Drift 2 for a tighter, faster ride, the 75\" Drift 3 when the whole crew wants on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eD Shape With Wings:\u003c\/b\u003e The wings are what make it drift. Extra lift and surface area out wide give you the slide across the wake and the bounce coming back through it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFull 840 Denier Nylon Cover:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy woven shell that takes the abrasion of being dragged over a swim platform and the UV of a full summer without going chalky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeavy Duty 30-Gauge PVC Bladder:\u003c\/b\u003e Thick-gauge bladder built for repeated hard rides. This is the part that decides whether a tube lasts one season or five.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDouble Webbing Foam Handles with Padded Knuckle Guards:\u003c\/b\u003e Padded where your knuckles hit the deck. It sounds minor until the third run, when it is the only reason anyone is still holding on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePull-Up Straps for Re-boarding:\u003c\/b\u003e Grab and go. Getting back on is the least fun part of tubing and these make it a two-second job instead of a wrestle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQuick Connect Tow Hook and Boston Dump Valve:\u003c\/b\u003e Hooked to the rope in seconds, and deflated fast enough that packing up does not eat the end of the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNo skill required — tubing is where everyone on the boat gets a turn, and the Drift is squarely aimed at that. Take the 2 if it is usually a pair going out and you want it quicker and looser; take the 75\" Drift 3 when there are kids, cousins and someone's mate all wanting a ride at once. If you would rather sit up and cruise than get flung about, the Relaxo is the calmer option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Wake gear and apparel. 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Less of the tube in the water means less drag, and less drag means it lets go and slides across the wake far earlier than a cockpit tube will. It is the traditional round shape, done properly: fast, loose and very hard to stay on, which is the entire point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRound Flat Deck With Gusset:\u003c\/b\u003e The gusset is what sits the tube higher on the water. Less wetted surface, less drag, and a ride that breaks loose sideways instead of ploughing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFull 840 Denier Nylon Cover:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy woven shell built for the abrasion of being hauled over a swim platform and a full summer of UV.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeavy Duty 30 Gauge PVC Bladder:\u003c\/b\u003e Thick-gauge bladder made to take repeat hard rides — the part that decides whether a tube sees one season or five.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFour Soft EVA Handles With Neoprene Knuckle Guards:\u003c\/b\u003e Four grips means riders can shift their hold as the tube swings, and the neoprene is why hands last past the third run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTwo sizes — the 60\" for two riders, and the three-rider for when nobody wants to sit out. A deck tube asks a bit more of you than a sit-in one, because there is no seat to wedge yourself into. That makes it the better pick for riders who want to get thrown around and a worse pick for a nervous first-timer or a very small kid. If that is who is going out, the Relaxo's upright seating is the kinder option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Wake gear and apparel. 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Sizing, pricing and imagery on this page are confirmed — we'll add the detail the moment it lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Wake gear and apparel. For more Wake tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raptor","offers":[{"title":"2","offer_id":44488816296039,"sku":"9355917005602","price":499.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3","offer_id":44488816328807,"sku":"9355917005619","price":649.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/1RE9yyGig7IVxXMhHQLluwXSVTq-w00FQ_s0.jpg?v=1787810962"},{"product_id":"2027-raptor-stinger-towable-tube","title":"2027 Raptor Stinger Towable Tube","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Raptor Stinger Towable Tube\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull description still to come.\u003c\/b\u003e Raptor's specs for this model haven't reached us yet. Sizing, pricing and imagery on this page are confirmed — we'll add the detail the moment it lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Wake gear and apparel. For more Wake tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raptor","offers":[{"title":"2","offer_id":44488816361575,"sku":"9355917001260","price":399.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/1Kl0KH8dHIdOdA9ZJgpGX_Ktc5y3p7e2e_s0.jpg?v=1787810962"},{"product_id":"2027-raptor-pacifico-towable-tube","title":"2027 Raptor Pacifico Towable Tube","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Raptor Pacifico Towable Tube\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull description still to come.\u003c\/b\u003e Raptor's specs for this model haven't reached us yet. Sizing, pricing and imagery on this page are confirmed — we'll add the detail the moment it lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Wake gear and apparel. For more Wake tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raptor","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":44488816394343,"sku":"9355917005510","price":99.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/1mMAiawIXsp0KpOmqUU0Q3zug1ixb1r83_s0.jpg?v=1787810962"},{"product_id":"2027-raptor-welcome-to-the-madhouse-kneeboard-white","title":"2027 Raptor Welcome To The Madhouse Kneeboard - White","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Raptor Welcome To The Madhouse Kneeboard | New White Colourway\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNew for 2027, the \u003cb\u003eMadhouse\u003c\/b\u003e gets a white and orange treatment alongside the original black. The board underneath is the same one that sits at the top of Raptor's kneeboard line — filled with something they still refuse to name, which makes it ride higher in the water with less drag. You feel it as easier spins and a board that will hold an edge when you charge the wake. Maybe it is white carbon. Maybe it is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMystery Board Filling:\u003c\/b\u003e Raptor's own words, and the effect is real — it rides higher, drags less and spins easier than the weight would suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwallow Tail Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Cruisy turns and a stable ride, with enough tail bite to hold an edge into the wake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeluxe Locking Strap:\u003c\/b\u003e Included. Snug enough that you stop thinking about it mid-air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuilt-In Hook:\u003c\/b\u003e Also included — hands-free deep-water starts, then take the rope once you are up and riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoft EVA Pad:\u003c\/b\u003e Cushioned for longer sessions, which matters on the board everyone fights over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe top of Raptor's kneeboard line, and it rides like it — intermediate riders chasing spins and wake hits get the most out of it. Honest call: if you are still learning to get up, the hook and strap are lovely but you are paying for a core you cannot use yet. Start on a Roam or a Session. Also available in Black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Wake gear and apparel. For more Wake tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raptor","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":44526687780967,"sku":"9355917004728","price":649.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/1lxqrpuutv0kewA_hN6O3s8-ABlm4eHlH_s0.jpg?v=1787979502"},{"product_id":"2027-raptor-party-shark-kneeboard-navy","title":"2027 Raptor Party Shark Kneeboard - Navy","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Raptor Party Shark Kneeboard | Forgiving, Fast, And Not Remotely Serious\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eParty Shark\u003c\/b\u003e is the board people ask for by name, and it is not because of the graphic. The shape is forgiving in a way that flatters average riding — a swallow tail for stability and turning traction, and a wide shaped tip that lands softly when you get it wrong. It still holds an edge through the wake, so nobody good is bored on it either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2-Stage Rocker:\u003c\/b\u003e Rides higher and gives a more explosive pop off the top of the wake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwallow Tail:\u003c\/b\u003e More control and easier turning, with extra traction when you set an edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWide, Shaped Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Comfortable ride and soft landings — the forgiveness that keeps people on the board rather than in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWider Nose:\u003c\/b\u003e Helps the board sit up on the water instead of pearling on a landing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeep Sunken Kneepad:\u003c\/b\u003e Softer landings and a locked-in feel through a long set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe best all-comers board in the range — genuinely easy for a first-timer and still fun for someone throwing tricks. If you want the sharpest, spinniest board Raptor make, that is the Madhouse. If the rider is small and light, the Misfit will suit them better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Wake gear and apparel. For more Wake tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raptor","offers":[{"title":"Navy","offer_id":44526687846503,"sku":"9355917004001","price":629.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/1DyFK8-ir9eNOS8CPZSfpk2Mrmfhlwasb_s0.jpg?v=1787979502"},{"product_id":"2027-raptor-powerfish-kneeboard-orange","title":"2027 Raptor Powerfish Kneeboard - Orange","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Raptor Powerfish Kneeboard | Good Times Come In Waves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003ePowerfish\u003c\/b\u003e is the board you hand to whoever is next without a briefing, and for 2027 it lands in a new black and orange graphic. Easy shape, a built-in hook so deep-water starts stop being an event, and a swallow tail that makes carving feel smooth rather than twitchy. First-timers and lake-day regulars get on with it equally well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuilt-In Hook:\u003c\/b\u003e Get up without holding the rope. This single feature gets more people riding than anything else on the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwallow Tail Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Stable edging and smooth carves rather than a board that wants to spin out from under you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeluxe Double Locking Strap:\u003c\/b\u003e Secure, and quick to adjust between riders of very different sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoft EVA Kneepad:\u003c\/b\u003e Comfortable enough that the session ends when you decide it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLightweight, User-Friendly Shape:\u003c\/b\u003e Fast across the water without feeling grabby or hard to hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe all-comers board for a boat with mixed ability on it — beginners through to riders throwing the odd trick. If you are chasing spins and big wake hits specifically, the Madhouse is the sharper tool. The previous Classic graphic is still available at a lower price while stock lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Wake gear and apparel. For more Wake tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raptor","offers":[{"title":"Orange","offer_id":44526687879271,"sku":"9355917004735","price":629.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/1IEI4919G5yh0baIIClvJOddMEY2-SkOt_s0.jpg?v=1787979504"},{"product_id":"2027-raptor-misfit-kneeboard-green","title":"2027 Raptor Misfit Kneeboard - Green","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Raptor Misfit Kneeboard | The Grom's Board, New Graphic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eMisfit\u003c\/b\u003e solves a problem every family boat runs into: the kneeboard is too big for the kid trying to learn on it. It is a genuinely smaller shape with a narrowed nose and tail, which makes it lighter on the water and far easier to turn — the difference between a grom fighting the board and a grom riding it. New white and mint artwork for 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNarrow Tail:\u003c\/b\u003e Sharper turning and easier edging than a full-size board, which is what lets a smaller rider actually steer it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNarrow Nose with 2-Stage Rocker:\u003c\/b\u003e Rides higher in the water, so there is less drag to fight and real pop off the wake when they are ready for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeep Sunken Kneepad:\u003c\/b\u003e Softer landings and a locked-in feel — the thing that decides whether a kid gets back on after a heavy one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompact Outline:\u003c\/b\u003e Smaller overall than the Temper, and light enough to carry down to the water themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Length Railed Channels:\u003c\/b\u003e Edge hold when they start pushing into the wake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuilt for young riders and first-timers, and the honest pick if the board is for someone under about fifty kilos. Grown adults will find it small — the Temper or the Party Shark is the right call there. The previous Classic graphic is still available at a lower price while stock lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Wake gear and apparel. For more Wake tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raptor","offers":[{"title":"Green","offer_id":44526687944807,"sku":"9355917004742","price":599.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/1Ddg_5cLG6AU-Khb1HGAA9digK9M1FLUP_s0.jpg?v=1787979504"},{"product_id":"2027-raptor-temper-kneeboard-blue","title":"2027 Raptor Temper Kneeboard - Blue","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Raptor Temper Kneeboard | The Original Favourite, Built Tough\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eTemper\u003c\/b\u003e is the board that made Raptor's name in kneeboarding, and it is still in the line because it keeps doing the job. Wide tip and tail give a stable base a beginner can trust, and enough edge for a good rider to load into the wake. The ultra-durable PU foam core is why so many of them are still in boats years later. New blue graphic for 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2-Stage Rocker:\u003c\/b\u003e Added lift and forgiveness — it rides higher and lands softer than a continuous-rocker board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWide Tip and Tail:\u003c\/b\u003e The stable base that makes it easy to learn on, without giving up the edge hold you need later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwallow Tail:\u003c\/b\u003e Balanced control and smooth turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLightweight PU Core:\u003c\/b\u003e Durable and responsive — this is the part that survives a decade of being thrown in and out of the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeluxe EVA Foam Pad:\u003c\/b\u003e Shock-absorbing comfort through a long set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSingle Locking Strap:\u003c\/b\u003e Simple and reliable. 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For more Wake tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raptor","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":44526692827239,"sku":"9355917004759","price":579.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/1sV7z7LcQEEEIvawOJ_qBE9jDwa30U0kW_s0.jpg?v=1787979597"},{"product_id":"2027-raptor-wild-one-womens-kneeboard-pink","title":"2027 Raptor Wild One Womens Kneeboard - Pink","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Raptor Wild One Womens Kneeboard | The Most Popular Girls Board Going\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eWild One\u003c\/b\u003e has become the women's kneeboard other brands get compared to, and the reason is that it is forgiving without being dull. Wide tip and tail plus moulded fins make edge-to-edge transitions easy, while still holding enough edge through the wake for real pop. New pink graphic for 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWide Tip and Tail:\u003c\/b\u003e A comfortable ride with soft landings — forgiveness where it counts, without killing the edge hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMoulded Fins:\u003c\/b\u003e Make transitions from edge to edge easier and keep the board tracking where you point it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2-Stage Rocker:\u003c\/b\u003e Rides higher in the water for pop off the wake and softer landings coming back down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eErgonomic Kneepad:\u003c\/b\u003e Extra comfort and support, which is what lets you stay out for the whole set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePU Foam Core with PBT Top Sheet:\u003c\/b\u003e Compression fibreglass over a strengthened core — built to last years rather than seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWomen and girls from first-timers through to riders throwing tricks off the wake — it is genuinely easy to learn on and does not get boring once you can ride. If the rider is small and light, the Misfit's narrower shape will suit better. The previous Classic graphic is still available at a lower price while stock lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Wake gear and apparel. For more Wake tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raptor","offers":[{"title":"Pink","offer_id":44526692860007,"sku":"9355917004773","price":579.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/1KwYDNtovJBGs2SkzC0V-4ZTrAVGiH1UE_s0.jpg?v=1787979598"},{"product_id":"2027-raptor-the-muse-kneeboard-teal","title":"2027 Raptor The Muse Kneeboard - Teal","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Raptor The Muse Kneeboard | New For 2027\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Muse\u003c\/b\u003e is a brand new addition to Raptor's 2027 kneeboard line, sitting alongside the Misfit on price. Raptor's spec sheet for it hasn't reached us yet — \u003cb\u003ethe full technical rundown is still to come\u003c\/b\u003e and goes up on this page the moment it lands. If you want to know how it compares to the Wild One or the Misfit before you commit, call the shop and we'll talk it through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Wake gear and apparel. For more Wake tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raptor","offers":[{"title":"Teal","offer_id":44526692892775,"sku":"9355917004766","price":599.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/1qrGPpIOQK6cf-hlC8qgVbL0mgN89Oo98_s0.jpg?v=1787979599"},{"product_id":"2027-raptor-roam-kneeboard","title":"2027 Raptor Roam Kneeboard","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Raptor Roam Kneeboard | The One That Gets Everyone Riding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eRoam\u003c\/b\u003e is the board we sell most of, and the reason is simple: it has the moulded hook, so a first-timer gets up without having to hold the rope. Roto-moulded rather than fibreglass, which makes it near-indestructible and keeps the price where a family can justify two of them. Green and Pink for 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMoulded Handle Hook:\u003c\/b\u003e Hands-free deep-water starts. This is the single feature that turns a frustrating first session into a good one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRotational Mould Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e Added strength and durability — it will survive being dropped on a ramp, which fibreglass will not.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMoulded Fins:\u003c\/b\u003e Extra grip and stability in the water, so it tracks instead of sliding out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge Orthopedic Kneepad:\u003c\/b\u003e Comfortable enough for a long afternoon of taking turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3\" Single Locking Strap:\u003c\/b\u003e Quick to adjust between riders of very different sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBeginners, kids and family boats — the honest first kneeboard, and the one to buy if the board is going to get shared and abused. Riders who have progressed past hooks and want pop off the wake should step up to a fibreglass board like the Temper or Party Shark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Wake gear and apparel. For more Wake tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raptor","offers":[{"title":"Green","offer_id":44526696104039,"sku":"9355917002151","price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink","offer_id":44526696136807,"sku":"9355917004063","price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/1ErHzXcrsnq9QUA17oiv8vfkE0JgRcJbP_s0.jpg?v=1787979695"},{"product_id":"2027-raptor-the-boom-seat-cushion","title":"2027 Raptor The Boom Seat Cushion","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Raptor The Boom Seat Cushion | New For 2027\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eBoom Seat\u003c\/b\u003e is new to Raptor's range for 2027 — a padded seat cushion with an integrated carry strap. Raptor's spec sheet for it hasn't reached us yet, so \u003cb\u003ethe full rundown is still to come\u003c\/b\u003e and goes up on this page as soon as it lands. Call the shop if you want to know more before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Wake gear and apparel. For more Wake tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raptor","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":44526696202343,"sku":"9355917005725","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/1CMvOidoRVgbyLHxiqGHCnqBfuv1eZCLM_s0.jpg?v=1787979694"},{"product_id":"2027-raptor-kneeboard-strap-3-comp","title":"2027 Raptor Kneeboard Strap 3\" Comp","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Raptor Kneeboard Strap 3\" Comp | The Step Up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA kneeboard strap is the one part that decides whether the board stays with you off a big hit, and it is also the first thing to give up on an older board. The \u003cb\u003eComp\u003c\/b\u003e is Raptor's competition-spec strap — 3\" wide, universal fitment, and running the stainless roller that every Raptor strap uses to keep tensioning smooth when everything is wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3\" Wide:\u003c\/b\u003e Spreads pressure across the thighs instead of digging in — the width is why you can stay out for a long set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStainless Roller:\u003c\/b\u003e Fitted to all Raptor straps. It is what makes the strap easy to cinch down with cold, wet hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUniversal Fitment:\u003c\/b\u003e Fits all kneeboards, not just Raptor — a straight replacement for a perished strap on almost anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFully Adjustable:\u003c\/b\u003e Quick to resize between riders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFor riders pushing hard enough to worry about the strap, and for anyone breathing new life into an older board. If you just want a like-for-like replacement, the 3\" Standard does the job for less. If you want maximum hold, look at the Double Locking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Wake gear and apparel. For more Wake tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raptor","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":44526699413607,"sku":"9355917005473","price":59.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/1Bqkzoc8XkUy7qnsYGBU6fOOe4TUg6SUw_s0.jpg?v=1787979797"},{"product_id":"2027-raptor-double-locking-kneeboard-strap","title":"2027 Raptor Double Locking Kneeboard Strap","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Raptor Double Locking Kneeboard Strap | The One Off The Top Boards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis is the strap Raptor fit to the \u003cb\u003eMadhouse\u003c\/b\u003e and the \u003cb\u003ePowerfish\u003c\/b\u003e, sold on its own. Two locking points instead of one, which means it holds its setting through repeated hard landings rather than creeping loose over a session — the difference you notice on the fifth wake hit, not the first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDouble Locking:\u003c\/b\u003e Two locking points hold tension where a single-lock strap gradually gives. This is the whole reason to buy it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3\" Wide:\u003c\/b\u003e Spreads pressure across the thighs rather than digging in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStainless Roller:\u003c\/b\u003e Fitted to all Raptor straps — smooth to tension with wet hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUniversal Fitment:\u003c\/b\u003e Fits all kneeboards, so it is a straight upgrade on an older board's single strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFor riders hitting the wake properly and anyone who has had a board come off mid-trick. Honest call: if you are cruising behind the boat and never leaving the water, this is more strap than you need — the 3\" Standard is fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Wake gear and apparel. For more Wake tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raptor","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":44526699479143,"sku":"9355917004070","price":99.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/1nS08Uwex5frhSBu5U1B-bjACiu5Y_H3p_s0.jpg?v=1787979797"},{"product_id":"2027-raptor-kneeboard-strap-extension-pair","title":"2027 Raptor Kneeboard Strap Extension Pair","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Raptor Kneeboard Strap Extension Pair | Extra Length, Sold In Twos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSold as a \u003cb\u003epair\u003c\/b\u003e. Kneeboard straps are sized for an average adult, which becomes a problem the moment a bigger rider or a thick wetsuit is involved — the strap runs out of adjustment and the board never sits properly. These add the length back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA small part that solves a specific, annoying problem. Buy them if the strap on your board is at its last hole and still tight, or if the board gets shared with someone noticeably bigger. If the strap itself is perished rather than short, replace the strap instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Wake gear and apparel. For more Wake tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raptor","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":44526699544679,"sku":"9355917001635","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/1Aokckm7oeIycPJGDdeZ50RFIMOkK1Qxo_s0.jpg?v=1787979797"},{"product_id":"2027-raptor-ignite-combo-water-skis","title":"2027 Raptor Ignite Combo Water Skis","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Raptor Ignite Combo Water Skis | Your First Two Skis, Sorted\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLearning to ski behind a boat is mostly a fight against the gear. The \u003cb\u003eIgnite Combos\u003c\/b\u003e take that fight away — a RIM moulded pair built wide and stable, with adjustable bindings that fit almost any foot and a rear kicker so the same set carries you through to dropping a ski. Raptor build these for the family boat, where the skis get handed from one person to the next all afternoon and then live under the house until next summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRIM Moulded Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e A one-piece moulded build with no laminates to delaminate and nothing to maintain. Leave them wet in the boat, leave them in the sun — they keep their shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTunnel Bottom:\u003c\/b\u003e A channelled base that grips the water rather than sliding across it, so the skis track straight while a learner is still figuring out where to put their weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoly-Carbonate Fins:\u003c\/b\u003e Stiff enough to hold a line at speed, forgiving enough to take the reef and ramp scrapes that come with beginner sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrainer Bar Inserts:\u003c\/b\u003e Threaded inserts in both decks accept a Raptor trainer bar, so the tips can be locked together for a first-timer and freed up the moment they no longer need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePinch-Slide Adjustable Bindings:\u003c\/b\u003e Adjust by hand in seconds across a wide foot-size range — one set of skis for the whole boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRear Kicker with Non-Skid Pad:\u003c\/b\u003e The rear toe piece means the skis convert to a single ski when someone is ready to drop one, instead of being outgrown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThese are beginner skis and we're not going to pretend otherwise — an experienced slalom skier will find them slow and wide. That is exactly the point. For a first-timer, a nervous adult or a family boat that needs one set of skis to cover everyone, the width and the tunnel bottom do the work that technique hasn't learned yet. Take the 67in for adults and bigger teens, the 62in for lighter and younger riders. When they can get up every time and start leaning on one ski, the kicker is already there waiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Waterski gear and apparel. For more Waterski tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raptor","offers":[{"title":"67\"","offer_id":44526720876647,"sku":"9355917004780","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"62\"","offer_id":44526720909415,"sku":"9355917004797","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/1Lo0P9G2BfkebYwb_QwGxJEXSgwH6TaKS_s0.jpg?v=1787981429"},{"product_id":"2027-raptor-ignite-junior-combo-water-skis","title":"2027 Raptor Ignite Junior Combo Water Skis","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Raptor Ignite Junior Combo Water Skis | Built Short So Kids Can Turn Them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eIgnite Junior Combos\u003c\/b\u003e are the same RIM moulded build as the adult Ignites, cut down to 55in so a child can actually steer them. Too much ski is the reason most kids give up in their first summer — the tips wander, the skis feel heavy in the water and the deep water start turns into a wrestle. Shorten the platform and the whole thing gets easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e55in Length:\u003c\/b\u003e Sized for junior riders so the skis pivot with a child's weight rather than dragging them around.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRIM Moulded Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e One-piece and maintenance-free, which matters on gear that gets thrown in the boat wet and forgotten until next season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTunnel Bottom:\u003c\/b\u003e Channelled base for straight tracking while they work out how to stand up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrainer Bar Inserts:\u003c\/b\u003e Deck inserts in both skis take a Raptor trainer bar so the tips stay together for the first few attempts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePinch-Slide Adjustable Bindings:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-adjustable across a wide size range, so the skis follow them through a couple of growth spurts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoly-Carbonate Fins:\u003c\/b\u003e Good tracking, and tough enough for a shallow launch ramp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis is the step after inflatable trainers and before the adult combos. Beginner kids, every time — an older teen will outgrow the 55in quickly and should be on the 62in Ignite instead. If your kid can hold the handle and wants a go, these are the skis that make the first summer work rather than the one that puts them off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Waterski gear and apparel. For more Waterski tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raptor","offers":[{"title":"55\"","offer_id":44526720942183,"sku":"9355917004803","price":349.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/1mNZzh7B_iUbRTSbrfzGCbfS-M0Ad3nbA_s0.jpg?v=1787981430"},{"product_id":"2027-raptor-vortex-ski-disc","title":"2027 Raptor Vortex Ski Disc","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Raptor Vortex Ski Disc | The One Everyone Has A Go On\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eVortex Ski Disc\u003c\/b\u003e is back, and it is still the most democratic thing you can throw off the back of a boat. Kneel on it, sit on it, stand on it, spin it — there is no technique to learn and no size to get right, which is why the disc is usually the first thing out of the boat and the last thing put away. Timber construction with a full EVA deck pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTimber Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e A solid timber disc with real stiffness underfoot, so it planes early behind a slow boat instead of ploughing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull EVA Deck Pad:\u003c\/b\u003e Grip across the whole deck, which is what makes kneeling and standing both work on the same disc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRide It Three Ways:\u003c\/b\u003e Knees, seated or standing — the shape has no front or back, so spinning it is part of the fun rather than a wipeout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBeginner to advanced, and genuinely all ages — a disc is the piece of gear that gets a nervous first-timer onto the water and then gets fought over by the confident ones trying to hold a 360 the whole length of the lake. If your boat already has skis and a board, the disc is the one that keeps the day going when everyone is tired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Waterski gear and apparel. For more Waterski tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raptor","offers":[{"title":"Wood","offer_id":44526720974951,"sku":"9355917005817","price":329.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/1ruF31JZsCabz1S2cotsZZbephSqxLIiP_s0.jpg?v=1787981430"},{"product_id":"2027-raptor-the-barra-wakesurfer","title":"2027 Raptor The Barra Wakesurfer","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Raptor The Barra Wakesurfer | Ditch The Rope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFor riders looking to drop the rope, learn to sit in the pocket and start slashing turns, \u003cb\u003eThe Barra\u003c\/b\u003e is the board that gets you there. Offered in a single 4'11\" length that suits just about anyone, it is compression moulded around a PU core with a layer of fibreglass top and bottom — a build that shrugs off the knocks a learner board takes while it is still being handed around the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubtle Nose Rocker:\u003c\/b\u003e Just enough lift in the nose to stop you pearling when the wave pushes you forward — the single most common way a first wakesurf session ends early.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwallowtail:\u003c\/b\u003e A small swallow breaks the tail into two release points, giving you more control and a tighter pivot when you start pushing turns off the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMinimal Rocker Through the Middle:\u003c\/b\u003e A skim-style rocker line, so the board stays fast and loose across the flats rather than bogging behind a small wave.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePU Core, Compression Moulded:\u003c\/b\u003e One layer of fibreglass top and bottom, pressed rather than hand-shaped — consistent flex and a shell that handles boat rash.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull EVA Deck Pad:\u003c\/b\u003e Grip from nose to tail so you can move your feet around while you find where the board wants to sit in the wave.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis is a beginner-to-intermediate board and it is honest about it — an experienced surf-style rider chasing airs will want something shorter with more tail rocker. What the Barra does brilliantly is the hard part: getting you up, getting you off the rope, and holding a stable line in the pocket long enough for it to click. Made for boat surfing behind a properly weighted wake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Wake gear and apparel. For more Wake tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raptor","offers":[{"title":"4'11\"","offer_id":44526727364711,"sku":"9355917004230","price":699.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/1qiM_YZH8pc2rn1_iAPNo53OikFnD7f8a_s0.png?v=1787981545"},{"product_id":"2027-raptor-hazard-wakeboard","title":"2027 Raptor Hazard Wakeboard","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Raptor Hazard Wakeboard | No More Oversized Boards For The Kids\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMost kids learn on whatever board is already in the boat, and it is almost always far too big for them. The \u003cb\u003eHazard\u003c\/b\u003e fixes that — a 124cm board built specifically for young riders, with a broad tip and tail that take the hassle out of deep water starts and a fin setup that means the moment a grom pops up, they aren't fighting the board to make it turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePU Core Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e Light enough for a child to control on the water and to carry down the ramp themselves, which matters more than most parents expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContinuous Rocker:\u003c\/b\u003e Keeps the board riding higher with minimal drag, so a lighter rider gets planing quickly and stays there without needing boat speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBroad Tip and Tail:\u003c\/b\u003e More surface area at each end means the board floats up under them on a deep water start instead of pulling their arms out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMoulded Side Fins:\u003c\/b\u003e Fixed into the base, so there is nothing to lose, nothing to over-tighten and nothing sharp to catch a shin on in the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBolt-On Centre Fin:\u003c\/b\u003e An oversized centre fin holds a straight line while they build confidence — and comes off the day they want the board to break loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e124cm Length:\u003c\/b\u003e Sized for kids rather than scaled down from an adult board, so the flex and the edge both work at a child's weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBeginner and intermediate groms — that is who this is for, and a teenager who is already jumping the wake will have grown out of it. What the Hazard does is remove every excuse from the first few sessions: it gets them up, it turns when they lean, and the centre fin means they can point at the wake without the tail washing out. Get out there, young grommets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Wake gear and apparel. For more Wake tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raptor","offers":[{"title":"124cm","offer_id":44526730543207,"sku":"9355917004179","price":449.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/1Edl-kiz6YE8TWg-X4tGNfS6w8bgWEG8d_s0.jpg?v=1787981698"},{"product_id":"2027-raptor-sunrise-wakeboard","title":"2027 Raptor Sunrise Wakeboard","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Raptor Sunrise Wakeboard | Their First Board, Done Properly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eStrap a youngster onto the \u003cb\u003eSunrise\u003c\/b\u003e with confidence. This pint-sized shred stick is built to make those first attempts on the water an experience they want to repeat — a wide tip and tail that take the hassle out of deep water starts, and a base that separates it from every hand-me-down board in the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSolid PU Core:\u003c\/b\u003e Light and consistent, so the board does what a small rider asks of it rather than the other way round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWide Tip and Tail:\u003c\/b\u003e Extra surface at both ends floats the board up under them on a start, which is the moment most kids give up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3-Stage Rocker:\u003c\/b\u003e A distinct kick at each end gives a sharper, more vertical pop off the wake once they start hitting it — and keeps the board riding high on the water with minimal drag, so there is less strain on developing bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDouble Moulded Fins:\u003c\/b\u003e Built into the base and impossible to lose, holding the board straight from the second they pop out of the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemovable Plastic Fins:\u003c\/b\u003e An oversized centre tracking fin that unbolts when they're ready for the tail to slide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e124cm Length:\u003c\/b\u003e Sized for junior riders, not cut down from an adult shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBeginner juniors, honestly — an older kid who is already clearing the wake needs more board than this. The Sunrise is for the summer where a child goes from being scared of the handle to asking for one more run. The floral base is the bit they'll show their mates; the fin setup is the bit that means they aren't fighting the board while they learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Wake gear and apparel. For more Wake tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raptor","offers":[{"title":"124cm","offer_id":44526730575975,"sku":"9355917004186","price":449.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/1TtU8SzCzOywHYLcBpsR3U0IvZih6O18E_s0.jpg?v=1787981698"},{"product_id":"2027-raptor-process-wakeboard-bindings","title":"2027 Raptor Process Wakeboard Bindings","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Raptor Process Wakeboard Bindings | Closed Toe, Laced, Sorted\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eProcess\u003c\/b\u003e is Raptor's workhorse closed-toe binding — a full lace-up boot on a moulded chassis, covering US 4-6, 7-11 and 11-14 across three sizes. Closed toe is the right call for anyone riding regularly: your foot stops moving inside the boot, and everything you ask of the board actually reaches it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClosed-Toe Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e A full enclosed boot rather than an open-toe slipper. You give up the size range and gain real heel hold, which is what stops your foot lifting when you load the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Lace Closure:\u003c\/b\u003e Laces let you tension the forefoot and the ankle separately, so a narrow foot and a wide one can both get the boot to sit properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMoulded Baseplate:\u003c\/b\u003e A one-piece chassis that spreads the load across the board rather than concentrating it at the bolts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThree Size Bands:\u003c\/b\u003e US 4-6, 7-11 and 11-14, so one binding line covers a whole family boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBeginner through intermediate riders who have decided wakeboarding is going to be a regular thing. If your board is still being shared around and you need one binding to fit five people, an open-toe is the better tool — but if the board is yours, the Process gives you noticeably more control for the money than any adjustable option at this price. Pair with the Hazard, Vice or Severance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Board Store for the best in authentic Wake gear and apparel. 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