description Kneeboarding Overview
Kneeboarding is a towed watersport in which the rider kneels on a buoyant, molded board and is strapped in at the thighs, performing wake jumps and surface spins at lower tow speeds than wakeboarding.
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How is kneeboarding performed?
The rider kneels on a buoyant, molded board, holds a tow rope, and secures the thighs with a broad strap. A motorboat pulls the board across the water and its wake.
Is kneeboarding easier to learn than wakeboarding?
Many beginners find it more approachable because the rider starts close to the water with a low center of gravity instead of standing on the board. Kneeboarding also uses lower tow speeds than typical wakeboarding, although falls and boat safety still matter.
What tricks can you do on a kneeboard?
Riders practice surface spins, wake crossings, jumps, and other wake or air tricks. Competitive kneeboarding includes slalom, tricks, and expression-session events.
When did competitive kneeboarding become organized?
The American Kneeboard Association was chartered in 1983 to promote competitions modeled on water-ski events. Modern kneeboarding grew from Southern California surf and boat-towed experiments in the 1960s and 1970s.
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