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AT A GLANCE
The essentials.
The key things to know before choosing this board.
SKILL LEVEL
Beginner
CABLE OR BOAT
Boat
ROCKER
Three Stage
FLEX
5/10
RIDER
Kids
MODEL YEAR
2026
RIDE PROFILE
How this board rides.
WAKESHOP VERDICT
Our take on this board.
The Surge is exactly what we'd want from a young rider's first boat board. It's predictable, confidence-inspiring and designed to work properly at the slower speeds kids typically ride. The fin setup provides plenty of tracking while they're learning to control the board, while the subtle 3-stage rocker gives enough lift from the wake to make progression into small jumps genuinely rewarding. For a young rider starting their wakeboarding journey behind the boat, the Surge is an excellent place to begin.
BEST FOR
Young beginner riders, boat riding, learning deep-water starts, first wake crossings, carving, confidence building and progressing towards small jumps
NOT IDEAL FOR
Adult riders, riders over 130 lb, cable parks, rails and sliders or experienced young riders looking for a dedicated high-performance park board
WHY WE STOCK IT
Why it earns a place at WakeShop.
We stock the Surge because young riders benefit enormously from a board designed around their size, speed and stage of progression rather than simply using an oversized adult setup. Its 125 cm platform, predictable fin configuration and subtle 3-stage rocker make learning easier, while still providing enough wake performance to keep progression exciting as confidence grows.
WAKESHOP COMPARISON
Which board is right for you?
Compare this board with three alternatives we'd recommend depending on your riding style and progression.
★ EDITOR'S CHOICE
Best Youth Boat Board
Connelly - Surge (Kids)
£184.49
£204.99
Overall
9.2/10
8.9/10
9.1/10
9.4/10
Cable or Boat
Boat
Boat
Boat
Cable
Skill Level
Beginner
Beginner
Intermediate
Beginner
Intermediate
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Rocker
Three Stage
Three Stage
Continuous
Continuous
Flex
Control
Forgiveness
Pop
Playfulness
Speed
Landings
Value
Why we'd choose it
A confidence-building youth boat board designed for easy control, predictable tracking and useful wake pop at the slower speeds young riders typically use.
An easy, stable and forgiving boat board that gives beginners predictable control while providing enough pop and performance to progress into intermediate riding.
An exceptionally confidence-inspiring boat board built to make progression easier, especially on toe-side edging and wake jumps.
A genuine high-performance youth cable board with soft flex, low swing weight and premium park construction for young riders who want to progress.
WAKESHOP COMPARISON
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