Is it harder to ski or wakeboard?
If you’re a beginner, wakeboarding might be the better option, as it is easier to learn and less physically demanding. If you’re looking for a challenging workout, however, waterskiing might be the better option for you. As an intense cardiovascular and strength-training workout, wakeboarding helps burn fat while building muscle.Waterskiing/wakeboarding – up to 500 calories per hour The effort you will put into pulling with your upper body and pushing with your lower body makes for a whole-body workout. Your legs and core will be engaged throughout the ride. A 130-lbs person will burn 324 calories in an hour or waterskiing or wakeboarding.
What is the best speed to pull a wakeboard?
Most professional wakeboarders go somewhere between 21 and 23 mph,” Miller said. If you’re pulling a beginner rider, we suggest starting around 15 mph. The right speed also depends on the rider’s age and size. For example, a youth rider who weighs less than 100 pounds likely can wakeboard at just 12 mph. Cable Wakeboard Speed Versus Boat Speed The driver can start out slowly, but typically a boat rider will be going anywhere from 20 to 25 miles per hour where a cable is about 19 miles per hour because of the extra lift the rider gets from the cable’s high pull.Motorboats cover a wide range. A small fishing boat or trawler usually cruises at about 9 to 15 knots, depending on size and load. More recreational models like deck boats or bowriders might cruise comfortably around 25 to 35 knots, with top speeds often pushing 50 knots (57 mph) if conditions and engine setup allow.