We would go to the ends of the earth for our kids. From the smallest amount of affection to the grandest of gestures, we love our kids. They make life worth living. Frankly speaking, there is nothing more rewarding than spending time with your kids and helping them succeed. I had this experience when teaching mine to wakesurf. Yes, there was frustration and some tears. Some talk of, “I am never going to be able to do this….”, but in the end, we kept at it and now they love it. They want to go out all the time. Wakesurfing is now a family bonding experience and we learn together. Use our Best Wakesurf Board For Kids list and create your own memories!
Hyperlite Wingman Jr. Skim Wakesurf Board
The 2022 Hyperlite Wingman has dethroned our pick from last year which was the Hyperlite Gromcast. After talking with my kids and their friends about which board they like better and felt was easiest to learn on, we have a new winner this year. The 2022 Hyperlite Wingman Skim Wakesurf Board comes in both a kids and adult version. They are built identical in that they both are built with an EPS Core with Carbon Stringer and True Glass Lay-up. The board has a fully machined EVA traction pad on top to keep the little ones feet stable and planted. This board is great because of the fact that it has a nose that lifts up to allow for speed and a 19.5″ wide profile allows extra volume under the back foot. This extra volume gives the board extra versatility when taking off creating an extra stable environment. The hard wing rear outline allows the board’s compact outline to be very maneuverable along with its dual fin setup, each measuring 4″. The Hyperlite Wingman has a vented tail channel coming from it’s deep single concave bottom to give almost excessive amounts of drive when needed. Although this is a board for kids, the board is for intermediate to advanced surfers so they can fully take advantage of the capabilities of this board.
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Hyperlite Gromcast Wakesurf Board
If you stop reading this article here and buy this board, you will not regret the decision. My kids learned on this board. This is the one that got them up and loving surfing. This is the board that my 10 and 13 year old still use to this day. From personal experience, I can’t speak highly enough about this board. The 2022 Hyperlite Gromcast supports riders up to 110 lbs. What we found was that the heavier the riders (older kids) were able to take this board and really do some crazy carving and tricks with it. There are 3 removable fins on the board – 2 – 1.5’ Fish fins and 1 – 2.4” Fish. The EVA traction pad keeps the feet planted securely while the layered glass will prevent woven fibers from separating like competitor boards. This is a short easily maneuverable board that eases the learning curve for the kids. The 2022 Hyperlite Gromcast is an outstanding board that will grow with your kids as they learn to carve, do tricks, and shred like nobody’s business.
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Hyperlite Shim Wakesurf Board
The 2022 Hyperlite Shim Wakesurf Board is a little different than the other boards on our list. For starters, the Hyperlite Shim Wakesurf Board is a board that is designed for the intermediate to advanced rider so if your kids are just starting out this may not be the board for them. The board boasts Dura-Shell Technology for durability of it’s compression molded shape. Some of the 2022 Hyperlite Shim Wakesurf Board’s features include it’s EVA traction pad, single concave base design, and mellow tail channels. These features allow for a quick responsive ride that is extremely maneuverable for spinning and air tricks. Available in 3 sizes and coming with 2 – 1.5” fish fins and 2 – 3.5” torq fins, there are plenty of options to play with to find the right setup for each rider. The layered glass deck ensures that this board will have some serious pop to help shred the wake.
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Liquid Force Gromi
The 2022 Liquid Force Gromi Wakesurf Board, like the rest of the boards on this list, is aimed at kids who want to learn and grow their wakesurfing capabilities. This skim style board allows for superior stability and control from the diamond tipped shape and beveled catch-free rail edge. This board is capable of high performance and has a single concave hull to help glide and smooth ride. You can set up the board with three fins for a thruster style board for drive and speed. A two fin setup (two outside fins) will give a loose styled ride similar to that of a skateboard. A single fin in the center makes this board a true skim board that allows for an easier time with the 360s and spins. This compression molded polyurethane core design will hold up on the water and give the kids some great memories.
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Ronix Super Sonic Space Odyssey Powertail Wakesurf Board
The 2022 Ronix Super Sonic Space Odyssey Wakesurf Board like the Hyperlite Gromcast comes in at a size of 3’ 9”. The machined EVA front and rear traction pads help the kiddos feet to stay seated firmly. The front EVA pad has a concave design and the rear EVA pad has an extra tall tail kick. 2 – 1.5” fiberglass fins and 1 – 2.3” fiberglass fin gives the board extra stability. The board has a unique design because it incorporates the stability aspects that you’d find in a longboard, but has the bottom drive that you’d see in a thruster board. The board has a lot of surface area so the kids will be able to build their confidence on the wake. The board has a standard profile up in the nose that allows for good contact and feel of water while in the rear of the board allowing for powerful drive off of the wave giving the opportunity for pop and possibly catching some air if they want. The powertail design allows for this extra surface area and some additional pop. Finally the board is wrapped with a compression molded shell that is very durable so you can feel comfortable that the board can take a beating when the kids are not being as gentle as they should be with their board.
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Phase Five Scamp
The Phase Five Scamp is a skim style board that is extremely stable and easy to ride. It was specifically designed for your first time wake surfers. It has all the bells and whistles you would need to get your little one up and going like the P5 Techno Grip Traction v2 pad to keep the feet in place. The extra wide 20″ base helps to increase upon the stability of the board. The Phase Five Scamp is made up of the same continuous core and polyester resin you will find in other adult boards in the Phase Five lineup. One important thing to note, as we all know how rough our kids can be with their toys, the board is E-Glass wrapped. This means there are multiple layers of high density E-Glass woven into the composilite construction and also has a TuffCoat Gloss which maintains and protects the hand painted graphics of the board. With the E-Glass wrap and TuffCoat Gloss you can rest easy the board will be durable to abuse our kids can dish out. The 3 fin setup (1″ fakie fins on the sides and a 2″ center fin) allows for stability and control when the kids are on the wave but free enough for them to move the board easily. One of the coolest things about this board is that it is an airbrushed design so that no two boards are identical and you are getting a completely unique board.
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Doomswell Helio Skim Wakesurf Board
The 2022 Doomswell Helio Wakesurf is a 3’8″ hybrid skim board that was designed to be stable and a perfect match for the beginner kids. The 2022 Doomswell Helio is extremely lightweight and has a thin profile. The board has a full EVA deck pad and very sharp rails which allow the kids to pop out of the water and on plane very easily. To maintain stability the board comes with a removable tri fin setup and is perfect for smaller riders. The maneuverability on this board is excellent and once the little one has learned the basics of wakesurfing, they can grow with this board as the classic skim shape board has compression molded construction and hard rails that deliver velocity and control in the wake. This board can compete with the best and will give the kids plenty of opportunity to show their stuff.
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Idol Surf F-Grom Wakesurf Board
The 2022 Idol Surf F-Grom Wakesurf board is a tremendous board for your kids. The board is made with a unique single to double hull design. This design allows for acceleration and speed down the line and the progressive rails make it possible to easily hold in the pocket but remain flexible for spin tricks. The board is crafted with an Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam core and durable fiberglass. The boards block tail gives the board an edge over others when looking for big air tricks. Like the Liquid Force Gromi, there are 3 fins that you can play around with to customize the feel and ride style your riders are looking for. This surf style board is a great starter board for your kids to grow with and then take their riding to the next level.
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