Connelly - Surge (Kids)
Sale price
£184.49
Regular price £204.99
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Connelly - Surge (Kids)
Sale price
£184.49
Regular price £204.99
WAKESHOP SIZE GUIDE
Find your wakeboard size.
Your weight is the best place to start. Choose how you ride and we'll give you a sensible starting size.
Cable / Park sizing
Cable riders often choose a slightly larger board for extra
surface area, stability and softer landings.
Rider weight
Starting board size
Under 32 kg
116–125 cm
32–45 kg
125–135 cm
45–59 kg
135–143 cm
59–68 kg
138–148 cm
68–77 kg
142–150 cm
77–91 kg
146–155 cm
91 kg+
148 cm+
Why do cable riders often size up?
A longer board gives you more surface area and can provide greater stability and softer landings. Many modern park boards are specifically designed to be ridden longer.
Boat sizing
Boat boards are generally ridden shorter than modern cable
boards, with sizing influenced by rider weight, board shape
and riding style.
Rider weight
Starting board size
Under 32 kg
111–118 cm
32–45 kg
118–130 cm
45–59 kg
130–138 cm
59–68 kg
134–142 cm
68–77 kg
138–146 cm
77–91 kg
142–146 cm
91 kg+
146 cm+
Between two sizes?
Going larger generally gives you more surface area, stability and softer landings. A smaller board can feel quicker and easier to move through spins.
Remember:
These are starting points, not hard limits. Board width, shape,
flex and the manufacturer's recommended rider range should also
be considered.
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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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