Wakesurf boards come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Each style of board offers something different for the rider. Every rider is in search of the board that does it all. One of the most versatile styles of surfboard is the blunt nose.
Having a blunt nose style surfer in your fleet of boards has a lot of advantages for all riders regardless of skill level. Keep reading to check out the top 3 advantages of a blunt nose style surfboard.
More Control and Stability
The blunt nose style board gives the rider more stability and control compared to other styles of boards, allowing them to do more on the water. Learning new tricks can have its challenges on a surfboard. The blunt nose style board offers control making it easy to advance and try new tricks behind the boat.
When learning new tricks, surface area is key. A blunt nose style skim board allows for the rider to land tricks with confidence. The board's shape makes it easier to turn without losing stability. The larger surface area at the nose of the board also allows a rider to have more control, helping them stay in the wave. Riders even find it easy to stay in the wake while riding goofy or regular regardless of preference.
This style board is also great for beginners, because it is forgiving and can prevent them from nose diving. Nose diving is a common occurrence when learning how to wakesurf. Trying new tricks behind the boat can be intimidating for riders, but having the right board can boost their confidence. A blunt nose style board is a board that will do that.
Great for Riders of All Sizes
Finding boards to fit large weight ranges, especially while looking at skim boards can be difficult. The goal is to make sure that the rider will be set up for success. Since skim boards are traditionally more challenging because of their reactivity, a blunt nose board can provide stability.
Skim Boards like the Ronix Blunt Nosed Skimmer or the Hyperlite Smoke Wagon bridge the gap between weight ranges. Both boards were designed with the ability to accommodate a large weight range. Every member of your family or friend group can be successful on the water with these boards.
Both boards also come in larger sizes to accommodate riders in the 200 lb. or higher range, giving every rider a great selection of boards. This style of board allows for many riders to learn new tricks and shred the wave.
Shreds on All Sizes of Wakes
Not only is a blunt nose style board great for large wakes, but it makes riding smaller wakes easier. Since the nose of the board is wider, it makes it easier to find the push of the wake no matter the size of the wave.
The Ronix Blunt Nosed Skimmer is the perfect board for all sizes of wakes. The board's shape is like a wide longboard, making riding smaller wakes simpler. The sharp rails on this board allows the rider to rely less on the fins, making the board faster while still providing stability and control of the board. Whether you are shredding it behind an older MasterCraft X10 or are ripping it behind a brand new MasterCraft X26, this board is one that always impresses riders.
Time to Shred
The blunt nose style of board is one that every boater should have in their fleet. Not only do these boards provide more stability, but more control for the rider. The blunt nose style of surfer accommodates a larger range of riders making it easier for any rider to find a board. This style of board allows every rider to get behind any wake boat and shred. The versatility of this style board is unmatched. So, if you are looking for a board style that does it all, the blunt nose style surfer is the one for you.