O'Brien - Hookey (Kids)
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Sale price
£269.99
Regular price £299.99
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O'Brien - Hookey (Kids)
Sale price
£269.99
Regular price £299.99
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 ·
Intermediate
CABLE OR BOAT
Hybrid
ROCKER
Continuous
FLEX
4/10
RIDER
Kids
MODEL YEAR
2026
RIDE PROFILE
How this board rides.
WAKESHOP VERDICT
Our take on this board.
The Hooky is one of the most versatile youth wakeboards in our range. Its reduced width and lightweight Feather Core make it much easier for smaller riders to edge, turn and control than an oversized adult board, while the Progressive Rocker provides enough kick off the wake to keep progression exciting. What really sets it apart is its crossover capability – reinforced rails mean young riders can take it into the cable park as well as ride behind the boat. For families wanting one quality board that gives a young rider room to explore both sides of wakeboarding, the Hooky makes a lot of sense.
BEST FOR
Young and lightweight riders, boat and cable riding, first wakeboards, carving, wake-to-wake progression, small jumps, introductory park features and riders wanting one youth board for multiple disciplines
NOT IDEAL FOR
Adult or heavier riders, advanced riders needing a full-size performance board or young riders wanting a highly specialised soft-flex jib board
WHY WE STOCK IT
Why it earns a place at WakeShop.
We stock the Hooky because young riders shouldn't have to choose between a basic beginner board and equipment that's simply too large for them. O'Brien has built the Hooky specifically around smaller and lighter riders, combining a manoeuvrable shape and lightweight Feather Core with genuine wake performance and cable-ready durability. It's an excellent board for building skills behind the boat while leaving the door open to park riding as their 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 Crossover Board
O'Brien - Hookey (Kids)
£269.99
£299.99
Overall
9.3/10
9.4/10
9.2/10
8.8/10
Cable or Boat
Hybrid
Cable
Boat
Boat
Skill Level
Beginner
Intermediate
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Beginner
Beginner
Rocker
Continuous
Continuous
Three Stage
Continuous
Flex
Control
Forgiveness
Pop
Playfulness
Speed
Landings
Value
Why we'd choose it
A lightweight youth crossover board that gives smaller riders easy control and progression behind the boat while remaining durable enough for cable-park features.
A genuine high-performance youth cable board with soft flex, low swing weight and premium park construction for young riders who want to progress.
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 exceptionally stable and forgiving first boat board designed to make getting up, tracking and learning the fundamentals as easy as possible.
WAKESHOP COMPARISON
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