Cable wakeboards differ greatly compared to their boat specific counterparts. The nature of riding at a cable park is tough on boards due to constant obstacle impact resulting in the need for a more durable construction. In this article, we’ll walk you through what makes a cable board unique, what they’re made of and why it is a good idea to size up!
PROFILE:
The lack of a wake negates the need for 3-stage rockers hence why all cable boards feature continuous rockers. The amount of rocker from tip to tail will vary from model to model. A board with more rocker will result in slower top water speeds but allow for softer landings and more pop onto obstacles. A board with a flat rocker will carry more top water speed allowing riders to boost off kickers and quickly reach all obstacles in the park.
CONSTRUCTION:
Cable specific wakeboards spend most of their time sliding over features such as rails, boxes and jumps therefore it is vital that the construction of a cable board is durable enough to withstand everything you’re going to throw at it. Boat boards can be used at the park however their traditional fibreglass and foam construction will deteriorate quickly. Most cable specific wakeboards feature a sintered [aka “grind”] base that results in a board able to withstand the impact from obstacles for a long period of time.
Cable boards are flexible in the interest of a fun and forgiving ride. Wood cores are found amongst nearly all cable boards as they produce a suitable balance of durability, weight, pop and flex. The cores are CNC machined to varying degrees controlling flex and base channels are added as required. Sidewall material is added around the perimeter for durability with fibreglass wrapping the lot for additional strength. Materials can be introduced to increase response or control flex such as carbon fibre or timber laminates in varying orientations.
FLEX:
Arguably the most defining feature of any cable board is flex. While boat specific wakeboards are designed to be stiff in the interest of pop and response off the wake, cable boards are designed to be flexible in the interest of fun and playfulness whilst riding obstacles. The softer the board, the more playful, however a careful balance needs to be struck to ensure a flexible board can still provide stable landings, solid pop to jump onto features and survive hundreds if not thousands of laps around the park. When choosing a board, it is best to consider what your interests are. A rider that prefers rails will suit a board with a soft flex however a rider that prefers air tricks and kickers will prefer a stiff board that will survive heavy landings. If you ride a range of obstacles at the park, a board with a mid-flex will balance both rails and kickers appropriately.
BASE CHANNELS & FINS:
Cable boards don’t include removable fins* due to riders preferring a loose feel on the water and eliminating the chance of fin’s catching on obstacles. The removal of fins places more importance on base channels which are critical to board performance affecting a boards grip and edge hold. The amount of grip a board provides comes down to rider preference; A board with base channels will provide more edge hold while a board without will be loose and slippery. *Beginner cable boards may include removable fins.
SIZE GUIDE:
Cable wakeboards are ridden in longer lengths compared to boat boards due to slower riding speeds and a few key variables. As a rule of thumb, the shorter the board the more manoeuvrable and lightweight it will feel. However, having a small surface area results in increased drag, harder landings, and an unforgiving feel. In contrast, a longer board will carry more top water speed, softer landings, and a forgiving feel.
- 135 cm (40 - 60 kg)
- 140 cm (50 - 70 kg)
- 145 cm (60 - 90 kg)
- 150 cm (70 - 100 kg)
- 155 cm (80 - 100+ kg)
- 160 cm (90+ kg)
Liquid Force 2026 Holy Grail Cable Park Wakeboard
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Description
The search is over-Gavin’s found the Grail!
Engineered for power, rebound, and charging hard, the Grail is a high-performance park board inspired by the next-gen flow of Gavin Stuckey. Through our ADI program, Jimmy and Gavin created his very own masterpiece tailored for Gav’s park dominance. With a stiff center, softer flexing tips, and channels that follow the rail, the Grail looks like no other LF board in the line. Gavin wanted a board that not only locks into rails well, it should slide well too. The dilemma was it also needed to release easily, with no base suction and transfers rail to rail with ease. The solution was a flat to single concave hull with a channel which follows the boards rail giving the best of both worlds. Gavin’s riding never takes a moment off-and neither does the Grail. The Grail is available exclusively through Authorized Liquid Force retailers – the soul of our sport, go support your local wake shop!
BENEFITS:
• CNC’d Deck – Recessed flex zones in the tip and tail reduce weight and increase responsiveness. Includes a grab rail at Gavin’s request.
• Aggressive Angled Rail – Dig deep and grip harder on your carve. Channels follow the rail of the board.
• Flat to Single Concave Hull & Curved Channels – CNC’d and simplified for easy rail release and better slide. The flat midsection blends into a single concave for locking in on rails.
• FlexTrack – Optimized board flex with Liquid Force 4D Bindings. Compatible with all wakeboard bindings.
• Features
• Paulownia Wood Core
• New 3-Stage Rocker w/ Lower Exit Angle
• Flat to Single Concave Hull
• Curved Edge Channels
• CNC’d Flex Zones
• Grab Rail
• FlexTrack
• Grind Base
• Sizes: 143 | 148 | 153
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• Rivers Hedrick ADI – Athlete Driven Innovation
• Find Rivers’ flow with the Current.
• The newly crowned 3-peat LAO champ has been turning heads for a while, so when we decided to make a high-end park board, we naturally wanted to work with Rivers. With help from Jimmy and our ADI program, Rivers went through more prototypes than anyone to date, but the result is awesome! The Current is responsive underfoot and pressable through the tip thanks to a CNC’d topsheet. CNC'd structure left in the deck keeps it poppy and responsive while maintaining flex for every press.
• The current features redesigned curved channels to maximize your surface area for stable slides, but making board release easily forrail-to-rail transfer ease. A grab rail rounds things up to make tweaks and boned grabs a effortless. Just like Rivers, this board brings the vibes and backs it up with performance.
• The Current is available exclusively through Authorized Liquid Force retailers – the soul of our sport, go support your local wake shop!
• CNC’d Deck – Recessed flex zones reduce weight and increase responsiveness.
• Flat to Single Concave Hull & Curved Channels – Simplified base design for easy rail release and smooth slides. Channels follow the rail for grip when needed.
• FlexTrack – Optimized board flex with Liquid Force 4D Bindings. Compatible with all wakeboard bindings.
• Features
• Paulownia Wood Core
• New 3-Stage Rocker w/ Lower Exit Angle
• Flat to Single Concave Hull
• Curved Channels
• Grab Rail
• FlexTrack
• Grind Base
• Sizes: 137 | 142 | 147
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• Park Series Classic
• The all-fun flex machine.
• The Press is a go-to park board for riders chasing smooth presses, easy progression, and a playful ride. It features a soft flex pattern and 3-stage rocker that keeps things mellow and fun while still delivering pop. With its rounded tip shape and single concave hull, it’s loose, playful, and free on rails. The Press is perfect for those looking to level up their park game or just chasing the ultimate cable vibes, the Press makes every session FUN!
• Super Flex – Our softest board in the line, designed to get you pressing high without sacrificing pop.
• Narrow Width – A new narrower shape allows for easy rail-to-rail maneuvering and keeps the board feeling lively on carves.
• Smooth Base – A simple single concave hull and no channels to keep the board feeling loose on rails and catch-free.
• 4-Up FlexBar Inserts – Optimized for Liquid Force 6X/6R Bindings. Compatible with all bindings featuring a 6" mounting spread.
• Features
• Paulownia Wood Core
• 3-Stage Rocker
• Single Concave Hull
• Rounded Tip Shape
• 4-Up FlexBar
• Sizes: 145 | 150 | 155
Specifications
• New 3-Stage Rocker w/ Lower Exit Angle
• Flat to Single Concave Hull
• Curved Edge Channels
• CNC’d Flex Zones
• Grab Rail
• FlexTrack
• Grind Base
Shipping ETA
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| Western Australia | 2-5 Business Days | 2-5 Business Days |
| Northern Territory | 3-7 Business Days | 3-7 Business Days |
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