A good first wakeboard is a package with bindings included and a continuous rocker, which the listings below describe as a smooth, predictable shape for learning. The Hyperlite Motive and Baseline packages are listed for beginner to intermediate riders. The Hyperlite State 2.0 is listed as intermediate, and the RAVE Jr. Impact is a youth board.
WaterSportHQ editors have not ridden these boards. They compared the specifications each brand publishes on its Amazon listing, checked on 2026-10-21.
What to look for in a wakeboard
- Rocker: the board’s curve from nose to tail. The Hyperlite and Weysat listings describe a continuous rocker as steady and predictable. Editors’ rule of thumb: that is the easier shape to start on, and a more pronounced rocker adds pop for riders who already jump the wake.
- Length and rider weight: boards come in several lengths, and the maker’s size chart ties each length to a rider weight range. Only the Full Throttle and Weysat listings state a rider weight (155 lb and over). For the Hyperlite boards, evo.com’s 2023 Hyperlite chart gives weights by length (see the question below). The RAVE listing gives none.
- Bindings: a package includes boots. Check the listed shoe-size range against your feet, because the ranges differ.
- Fins: removable fins (Full Throttle, Weysat) make storage easier. Editors’ rule of thumb: molded-in fins stay put.
- Skill level: use the level the listing names. Editors’ rule of thumb: a board built for intermediate riders is not the one to learn on.
What’s a good wakeboard for a beginner?
Start with a package listed for beginners, such as the Hyperlite Motive or Baseline (lighter riders) or the Weysat (listed for riders 155 lb and over). Each comes with bindings. Editors’ rule of thumb: wear a life jacket whenever you ride.
What wakeboard size should I buy for my weight?
Pick the length from a size chart. evo.com’s Hyperlite size chart (2023, a retailer page) lists the Motive at 134 cm for riders up to 135 lb and 140 cm for 135 lb and up; the Baseline at 131 cm for 120 lb and up, 136 cm for 140 lb and up, and 141 cm for 160 lb and up; and the State at 130 cm for up to 115 lb, 135 cm for 140 lb and up, and 140 cm for 150 lb and up. The chart lists “State”, not “State 2.0”, so check the 2.0 against the listing. The Full Throttle and Weysat listings state 155 lb and over. The RAVE Jr. Impact listing states no rider limit.
The six wakeboards compared
| Board | Length | Listed level | Rocker | Core or build | Bindings | Listed rider weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperlite Motive package | 140 cm | Beginner to intermediate | Continuous | Biolite 3 core, fiberglass | Frequency, men’s 6 to 12 | 134 cm: up to 135 lb; 140 cm: 135+ lb (evo.com chart) |
| Hyperlite Baseline package | 131 cm shown (sizes vary) | Beginner, intermediate | Continuous | Biolite 3 core, glass reinforced | Remix, 4 to 8 on the 131 cm | 131 cm: 120+ lb; 136 cm: 140+; 141 cm: 160+ (evo.com chart) |
| Hyperlite State 2.0 package | 135 cm | Intermediate | Abrupt continuous | Glass | Remix, men’s 7 to 10.5 | 130 cm: up to 115 lb; 135 cm: 140+; 140 cm: 150+ (evo.com chart, listed as State) |
| Full Throttle Aqua Extreme kit | 140 cm | Not stated | Not stated | Two removable fins | Laces, men’s 7 to 13 | 155 lb and up |
| Weysat package | 55 in | Beginner, intermediate (title also names advanced) | Continuous | Two removable fins | Men’s 7 to 11, women’s 8.5 to 11.5 | 155 lb and over |
| RAVE Jr. Impact package | 48.8 in | Youth | Not stated | RIM-molded, fiberglass edges | Adjustable youth | Not listed |
Each figure comes from the listing linked under each board, except the Hyperlite weights, which come from evo.com’s 2023 chart.
Hyperlite Motive package: a beginner board with bindings
Hyperlite lists the Motive package for beginner to intermediate riders. The board has a continuous rocker and beveled edges, and a Biolite 3 core wrapped in layered fiberglass. The Frequency bindings are one-size-fits-all, aimed at men’s 6 to 12 and listed as able to fit smaller or larger feet. The 140 cm package weighs 22 pounds.
Per evo.com’s 2023 chart, the 140 cm Motive suits riders 135 lb and up and the 134 cm up to 135 lb; check which length the listing sells. An older Motive board-only listing that this page used to link did not load when editors checked, so this package replaces it.
See the Hyperlite Motive package on Amazon
Hyperlite Baseline package: a wider board for building basics
The Baseline listing describes a wider profile with a continuous rocker, for riders “establishing a solid foundation”. It uses the same Biolite 3 core as the Motive, with Remix bindings that have dual lace zones and an open toe. The default listing shown was 131 cm with bindings in sizes 4 to 8, so check which size and binding range you are selecting.
It is a shared-boat board, since the listing says the bindings adjust to several shoe sizes. Per evo.com’s 2023 chart, the 131 cm Baseline is for riders 120 lb and up, the 136 cm for 140 lb and up and the 141 cm for 160 lb and up. Its limit is that the default listing is the small size.
See the Hyperlite Baseline package on Amazon
Hyperlite State 2.0 package: for riders past the first season
The listing names the skill level as intermediate (evo.com’s 2023 chart lists the State at 135 cm for riders 140 lb and up) and describes an abrupt continuous rocker that adds pop from the tip and tail. The package is the 135 cm board with Remix bindings in men’s 7 to 10.5, listed as glass construction.
It is not the learning board here. Beginners are better served by the Motive or Baseline, which Hyperlite lists for that level.
See the Hyperlite State 2.0 package on Amazon
Full Throttle Aqua Extreme kit: a kit with a stated rider weight
Full Throttle lists the kit at 140 cm by about 42 cm, for riders 155 lb and up. It has multiple defined channels for edge control, two removable fins and a quick-tighten lace system, and boots are included in universal sizing for men’s 7 to 13. The listing gives item weight as 15 pounds.
It is not for lighter riders or children, given the 155 lb figure. The listing does not name a skill level.
See the Full Throttle Aqua Extreme kit on Amazon
Weysat package: a kit with removable fins
Weysat lists, for riders weighing 155 lb and over, a 55 by 16.7 inch board with a continuous rocker, two removable fins and boots for men’s 7 to 11 or women’s 8.5 to 11.5, for beginner and intermediate riders. The boots use an EVA liner.
The listing is for riders 155 lb and over and names no core material. It publishes less detail than the Hyperlite listings.
See the Weysat package on Amazon
RAVE Sports Jr. Impact package: a youth board
RAVE’s Amazon listing is titled the Jr. Impact, for young riders: 48.8 by 15.86 inches, RIM-molded construction with fiberglass edges and a laminate core, and adjustable youth bindings with an open toe. The listing states no rider weight limit. See the RAVE Sports Jr. Impact product notes for what the listing does and does not say.
It is not an adult board. Adults should look at the Hyperlite, Full Throttle or Weysat options above.
See the RAVE Sports Jr. Impact package on Amazon
Boards dropped from this page
The earlier version listed the Connelly 2021 Blaze 141 (B08HVGCFFY) and the Liquid Force TAO Hybrid (B00R4VW3P8). Both show “Currently unavailable” on Amazon as of 2026-10-21, so they are no longer linked. The Hyperlite Motive board-only listing (B0064G90GY) did not load when editors checked; the Motive package above replaces it.