Liquid Force Ethos Wakeboard | Vertex 6X Boots 2026

ETHOS 

The Ethos took the wake scene by storm with its debut last year, and the response was loud and clear: this shape hits different – in all the right ways. Designed through Liquid Force’s Athlete Driven Innovation process taking input directly from Guenther Oka himself, the Ethos blends style, power, and creativity into one standout board.

Guenther knew exactly what he wanted something with the soul of his previous shapes but charged to handle the way things are progressing in wake today. Something every rider ability could enjoy and appreciate. 

With a flex profile tuned for smooth carves and boosted takeoffs, the Ethos encourages you to push your riding forward—whether you're dialing in new tricks or fine tuning your contest run and claiming your next podium spot. Don’t miss your chance to ride what everyone’s been talking about.

VERTEX 6X

The Vertex 6X™ is all about power, progression, and dialed-in support — made for riders charging behind the boat and pushing their limits every set.

Built with performance in mind, the Vertex brings in high-end features from our top-tier bindings, but keeps things light and nimble with a soft-to-medium flex profile. It’s supportive when you’re loading up for a heavy wake hit, and forgiving enough to let your style breathe when you’re laying it out in the flats.

What really sets the Vertex apart is its liner — specifically designed to pair with the styling and feel of the Ethos board. This combo not only looks right, it rides right — giving you a unified setup that flows from your feet to the wake.

BENEFITS

ETHOS

• P2 Core Construction – A perfectly harmonious blend of all the benefits that wood and foam have to offer.  Dual Wooden Stringers add life and responsiveness while the PU Foam sections provide weight reduction and stability.  The Ethos naturally sits lower in the water than traditional PU or AERO Core boards, allowing the fins, channels, and open side-wall to engage further into the water for provide an incredibly stable ride.  
• Open Side Walls – Truly allowing the Ethos to stand-out within the Boat Board Line-up.  Profiled effective edge of the board allows the Ethos to track cleaner and have more movements through the water while on edge.  Giving you crisp clean cuts into and away from the wake.
• “It’s like Riding on a Cloud” – During testing, this response came up on several different occasions. Not only from Guenther, but everyone that rode it. The Weight Reduction is real and you’ll feel it the moment you get your hands on an Ethos.
• Equipped with 4-Up FlexBar M6 Inserts
• Optimized with Liquid Force 6X/6R Model Bindings
• Universal Compatibility with All Bindings Featuring 6" Mounting Spread

VERTEX 6X

• 6X™ CHASSIS - The foundation for lightweight, comfortable, and responsive bindings for Boat and Cable riders alike. Delivering similar dampening performance of our 4D binding technology but in a universally compatible 6” chassis.
• SHOCK ABSORBERS - Enjoy a smooth ride with the Honeycomb Flex Floor and TPE Impact Dampening Base, which act as shock absorbers underfoot. The Honeycomb floor also functions as a full-length chassis water drainage system.
• PRECISION UPPER CONSTRUCTION - Dynamic Precision Upper – Woven tech that allows the binding upper to wrap around the rider’s foot, creating a premium footwear experience with optimum hold and support.
• COMPATIBILITY - Universally Compatible with 6" Spread Metric Inserts and LF FlexTrack Wakeboards.

FEATURES

ETHOS

• Mellow 3-Stage Rocker
• P2 Core Construction | Open Side Walls
• Single Concave Hull | Rail Channels
• Tip/Tail Shape: Diamond Thumbtail
• Bladed Quad Fin Setup

VERTEX 6X

• 6X™ Chassis System
• Medium to Wide Fit
• Soft to Medium Flex
• Dual-Zone Lacing w/ Hex Locks
• TPU Welded Upper Cuff
• Flex Zone – Enhanced Mobility
• Updated Control Liner
• Canted Impact EVA Footbed
• Honeycomb FlexFloor
• Full-Length Drainage System
• TPE Impact Dampening Base
• Glueless Locking Frame

SPECS

ABILITY LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE | ADVANCED

CONSTRUCTION: P2 CORE

ROCKER: THREE-STAGE ROCKER

RIDE STYLE: BOAT