There’s nothing better than spending time on the water during warm, beautiful days. The sun and water combine for the perfect outdoor experience with family members and friends. Outdoor fun on the water also provides an ideal opportunity for recreational pursuits. But you can’t have a good time if you don’t have the proper equipment from a reliable dealer. This is a wakeboard is a must-have item for those who like to play on the water. If you’re not already aware of this, consider these questions – along with their answers.Why do you want to use a wakeboard for fun on the water? The answer is obvious to anyone who’s already used one and soon becomes apparent to those after they have relied on CWB for the first time. Everyone knows that wakeboarding is an activity like none other as a participant rides waves while being pulled by a motorboat. Is it water skiing, similar to snowboarding or it is surfing?

The answer is yes to all three, because experienced wakeboarders can employ different tricks and maneuvers both to increase their fun and impress their friends.Where can you find a dealer that is perfect for purchasing a wakeboard by quality names such as Liquid Force, Ronix, Byerly, Company Wake, CWB, and Hyperlite? The answer is Marine Products. In addition to wakeboards, they can also provide gear that includes bindings, ropes, handles, vests, bags and other products. Cruise over to their Web site at www.marine-products.com, and you will quickly understand why they have earned a well-deserved reputation for providing quality products and excellent customer service.Why is Marine Products the right source for any water-related activities? Because it doesn’t matter if it’s a wakeboard, skis or boats – they offer the perfect equipment and supplies for a number of activities. In addition to a CWB wakeboard and those from other manufacturers, they can also set their customers up with the perfect skis and boats that allow them to make the most out of their outdoor fun.What else should you know about Marine Products? Just as it’s a no-brainer about why you can trust Byerly, the same holds true for Marine Products.

They’ve been in business since 1971 and that longevity says a lot about their dependability. And because they are surrounded by water, they know there are plenty of water enthusiasts in search of the right products for outdoor fun.Do you know you can also trust Marine Products for a wakeboard because the Salt Lake City dealer has received the coveted AWSA (American Water Sports Association) Dealer of the Year Award three times? They were also named 2009 Promotional Dealer of the Year. This medal of honor is awarded only to dealers that excel in customer service, support the water sports industry, are active in teaching and promoting safe boating, and promote water sports such as wakeboarding and waterskiing.You already know the fun that you can have with a wakeboard. You also know where you can them and other items from a trustworthy dealer and this is Marine Products. To find out more about how they can make your outdoor water activities even more fun, visit their Web site at www.marine-products.com, or call them toll-free at 1-800-973-2834.

Our family’s traditional week-long boating trip is imminent and we’re busy making preparations. There are two main things that I’ll drive all the way back to get if I forget them. First is my wakeboard. I’ve got a Hyperlite board, which I love, but Marine Products has great deals on so many more kinds. If skiing is your deal (and that’s how it is with most of my family), there are great deals on skis as well.

The second thing I’d drive back for is my swimsuit. Without those two things, I wouldn’t have any of the fun we’re going to have.

What would you drive back from a big boating trip to get if you forgot it? Let us know in the comments!

Also, we’ll be sure to bring back some pictures for you.

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Well we here at Marine Products have exactly what you need to help float you by in these frugal days. Introducing…. THE BARGAIN ATTIC!

The Bargain Attic is located in the down town store at 1700 South, 949 West, Salt Lake City, Utah, and is filled with tons of past product to fill all your water sport needs.

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So come on down and see us for the best deals on all your boating needs. We know you’re working your hardest to give your family summers that they’ll never forget, and this is our way to help you do so.

Today, we’re gonna talk about edges. The edge of your board is very important. The with the help of the Rocker pattern, the Edge of the board helps decide the speed of board. The kind of edge is also going to decide whether the board will catch itself easily or not.

There are are two different kinds of edges. A Sharp Edge, and a Beveled Edge.

Beveled Edge- When a wake board has a beveled edge, this means that the edge of the board is rounded off. If a board has a beveled edge, the bevel, or rounded edge, is going to be in the middle part of the 3-Stage Rocker.  This rounded edge does a couple of different things for the board. If you remember when we talked about 3-Stage rockers, they tend to be slower then continuous rockers because the middle of the board is dragging in the water. When you bevel the edge of the board though, the rounded edge creates lift on the board. This lift reduces drag on the board and makes it faster then a 3-staged board with a full sharp edge.  A beveled edge also makes the board less likely to catch an edge while landing or sliding. The beveled edge does make the board a little slower to edge into the wake compared to a sharp edge. Some boards with a beveled edge are the Ronix Viva, the Ronix One, the Liquid Force Witness, and the Hyperlite Tribute.

Sharp Edge- The tip and the tail of all boards is going to be a Sharp edge. A Sharp edge is going to hold tightly going into the wake. The Sharp edge is always going to be found on Continuous Rockers, and is what gives the board it’s speed. If the board does have a Sharp Edge though, it will be more prone to catching it’s self and could cause the rider to fall. Some examples of boards with Sharp Edges are the Hyperlite Sub 6, the Hyperlite Marek, The Hyperlite Murray, the Liquid Force Groove, and the Byerly Assault.

Last time we talked, we introduced the term “Rocker” to you.  Today, we’re gonna go a little bit deeper into this subject by defining the different kinds of rocker shapes.

There are two main shapes of rockers on wake boards.  One is called a CONTINUOUS Rocker, and the other is called a 3 Stage Rocker.

CONTINUOUS ROCKER- A Continuous Rocker is when the bend of the board runs in a Continuously curved line. A continuous shaped board will sit higher up in the water when being ridden. This makes the board carry more speed into the wake. The pop that comes from a Continuous rocker is very smooth, and usually makes for a softer landing as well. However, the pop is not as abrupt, and often does not travel as high vertically as a 3 Stage rocker shape. Some examples of Continuous rocker boards are the 09 Hyperlight Murray, 09 Hyperlight Marek, Hyperlight 09 Sub 6, and the 09 Liquid Force Groove.

3 Stage Rocker- A 3 Stage Rocker is when the middle of the wake board is flat, and the tip and the tail for the board angle out.  This shape will make the wake board sit lower in the water, which makes the board a little slower going in to the wake.  The pop that comes from a 3 Stage shaped board is much more abrupt and is usually vertically higher then the pop that comes from a Continuous rocker.  3 Stage rockers tend to land a little bit harder on the water then a Continuous rocker lands. Some examples of 3 Stage rockers are the 09 Ronix One, Ronix 09 Viva, 09 Ronix Ibex, Liquid Force Lyman, Liquid Force Shane, and the Liquid Force S4.

Here’s a picture to help explain the difference between the 2 rocker types:

Image from Wake Origin