PROS TO WAKEBOARDING ON YOUR PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Most people think of wakeboarding as being a sport consisting of a big boat pulling a person riding the boat’s wake on a board. But did you know you can actually wakeboard from the back of a personal watercraft? While each state has slightly different rules about tow boats, it often only requires a few simple modifications or the addition of a spotter to the back of the PWC to make it legal. Read on to learn about the advantages of using a PWC for wakeboarding, and when you’re ready to take a look at some PWC for yourself, stop by Campers RV Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. We proudly serve the areas of Bossier City, Ruston, and Monroe, Louisiana.

PWCs are Cheaper Than Boats

One major advantage of using a PWC for a tow vehicle for wakeboarding is that PWCs are much cheaper than boats. In terms of upfront cost, PWCs are much cheaper than boats. Wakeboarding boats are usually much larger and heavier than other similar boats because they need to create a sizeable wake. The result is that a wakeboarding boat can cost anywhere from $50K to well over $100K. On the other hand, a PWC will likely cost less than $20K, saving you tens of thousands.

Personal watercraft are also cheaper than boats in maintenance and fuel costs. This means that over time, you’ll save yourself tens of thousands of dollars in operating costs.

More Access

When the water gets shallow, boats don’t do so well. If they’re powered by a rudder, the rudder can get caught up in mud or weeds, and they can also simply run aground when a sudden sandbar comes. A PWC uses a jet drive to give it power and speed even in shallowest water. Of course, you might not want to wakeboard in shallowest areas, but with a PWC, you’ll be able to move past and get to the perfect channels you’ve dreamed of.

Great for Ramps & Sliders

If you want to find a secluded place to hit your new ramp or slider, a PWC can help you find it. You’ll have plenty of speed and power to hit your tricks, and because PWC are so nimble, the driver can turn around and pick you up for another pass in no time. Getting close to your ramps and sliders will be easier, too, since PWCs are so maneuverable.

Easier to Tow

One constant hassle with boating is getting your boat to the water. If you store it at your house or off-site storage, that means towing. Boats, especially wakeboard boats are typically heavy enough to require their own types of tow vehicle such as a pickup truck or large SUV. With a PWC, on the other hand, you usually tow them with smaller vehicles, including smaller SUVs, minivans, and sometimes even cars.

Saltwater Access

If you live near saltwater, you might want to take your boat out on the water for wakeboarding. But unless you have a saltwater package, you might do some serious damage to your boat over time. With a Sea-Doo or other PWC, it’s easy to ride on saltwater and it won’t do any harm to the PWC.

Sea-Doo Wake Personal Watercraft

If you’re looking for PWC with enough power to make wakeboarding easy and fun, try a Sea-Doo Wake. This PWC is designed to handle the specific challenges of wakeboarding behind a PWC. The Sea-Doo Wake comes with capacity for three riders, intelligent throttle control, and a three-position retractable ski pylon. When you want to take a look at one for yourself, stop by Campers RV Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. We’re conveniently located for customers in Bossier City, Ruston, and Monroe, Louisiana, and we proudly serve Marshall, Longview, and Tyler, Texas.