Top 5 Wakeboards for Beginners
Looking for the best wakeboard for your first time on the water? Whether you're a grom or an adult, there's a wakeboard out there that's perfect for your skill level. From stable and predictable boards, to smaller boards for younger riders, these top 5 beginner wakeboards have everything you need to start having fun on the water.
[UPDATED FOR 2026]
#1 Liquid Force Trip Wakeboard 2026 - Most Popular
Price: $359.99
Sizes: 130, 135, 139, 144, 150
Rocker: Continuous
Construction: Precision PU Core
Buy as a Package: Trip w/ Index Bindings
Liquid Force has been trippin' for quite some time now (since 1999 to be exact). The Liquid Force Trip is tested and trusted as one of the most beginner-friendly wakeboards on the market. The double concave hull with molded-in side fins allows for maximum control on the water. The continuous rocker provides smooth and predictable pops off the wake for learning your first jumps and wake to wake. For 2026, Liquid Force is producing a 150cm for the big boys looking to get out behind the boat.
Also available in a women's specific graphic. See the Liquid Force Angel.
#2 Hyperlite State 2.0 Wakeboard 2026 - Toe Side Hero
Price: $379.99
Sizes: 130, 135, 140, 145
Rocker: Continuous
Construction: Monocoque
Buy as a Package: State 2.0 w/ Remix Bindings
The Hyperlite State 2.0 is a complete entry level deck shaped to progress one's riding quickly. This board features shorter toe-side edges and subtle toe-side footbed risers. Both are intentionally designed to make it easier to get onto your toes, and hold your toe-side edge all the way through the top of the wake. The longer, heel-side edge provides stability and speed as it approaches the wake.
#3 Ronix Vault Wakeboard 2026 - Lightweight Foundation
Price: $369.99
Sizes: 135, 140, 145
Rocker: Three-Stage
Construction: Monocoque
Buy as a Package: /w District Bindings or /w Divide Bindings
Similar to the State 2.0, the Ronix Vault offers toe-side help with a thinner, sharper toe-side rail. The Vault also shed 20% of its weight for 2026, making it easier to transition your turns and give you more on water feel. With its traditional three-stage rocker offering more vertical straight up pop, you'll be able to start going big without having to pick up your next board.
#4 Liquid Force Origin Kid's Wakeboard 2026 - Grom's Choice
Price: $349.99
Sizes: 115, 120, 125, 130
Rocker: Progressive 3-Stage Rocker
Construction: Precision PU Core
Buy as a Package: Origin w/ Rant Bindings
The Origin bridges the gap between adult and kids’ boards. In the past, Liquid Force and other brands often slapped a “kid-friendly” graphic on a pint-sized board, leaving pro-level features unchanged, just scaled down. The Origin changes that. This purpose-built shape is designed to develop core fundamentals, with a wide range of size options to match growing riders. With the right tools to progress, the little shredder in your life will be riding with more confidence, and having more fun than ever.
#5 Hyperlite Journey Wakeboard 2026 - Ladies Specific Flex
Price: $399.99
Sizes: 132, 136, 140
Rocker: 3-Stage
Construction: BioLite 3 + Satin Flex
Buy as a Package: Journey w/ Viva Bindings
Rounding out our top five is the Hyperlite Journey, a women’s-specific board designed to build strong foundational skills. Simple, forgiving, and confidence-inspiring, the Journey features a beveled edge between the bindings and a soft landing spine that first-time riders will absolutely love. What really sets it apart is its ability to grow with you: it still delivers solid pop off the wake and supports more aggressive edging as skills progress. Paired with Hyperlite’s Satin Flex (a softer glass layup that adds extra flex) you’ll be feeling like a pro on this beginner-friendly wakeboard in no time.
