The Best Beginner Slalom Water skis
We've covered how to pick the right slalom ski. But maybe you just want some recommendations to keep it simple. Well, here they are: Our top picks for the best...
The Best Beginner Slalom Water skis
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Where Are Life Jackets Required? PFD Laws By State [2025]
When we covered types of life jackets and their ratings, we made the important distinction between competition vests and Coast Guard-approved (CGA) life jackets. And this distinction is important: CGA...
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The Best Beginner Wakeboards (2025)
Getting into wakeboarding for the first time? Not sure what board to pick as a newcomer? We've covered how to pick the right wakeboard size, profile, and shape. But we'll...
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Top Beginner Tips for Wake Surfing
Getting up and moving on the board, and then quickly wiping out: That's the story of every beginner wake surfer. Top Tips for Beginner Wake Surfing Learning to ride is...
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Top Beginner Tips for Foil Surfing
Struggling to get up on the board. Falling off as you work your way into the barrel of a wave. Breaching the surface with the foil, causing your board to...
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Bart's Syracuse, IN Store Now OPEN!
As Bart's Watersports continues to grow, we're excited to announce we've opened a new flagship store in Syracuse, Indiana! Wakeboards n' Water Skis! Located at 1309 S. Harkless Dr. Syracuse,...
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The Best Beginner Kneeboards of 2025
Ready to kneeboard for the first time? In addition to using some key kneeboarding tips n' tricks, it's important you also need a good beginner board. Here are our top...
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How to Get Started on a Wakesurf Board (First Try!)
We've covered other tips for beginner wakesurfers -- but getting up and moving on the board in the first place is arguably the most difficult part of learning to ride....
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Hydroil Mast Length: What's Best?
Next to the wings, the mast is arguably one of the most important components of your hydrofoil. Its height greatly impacts how your board handles. Having the wrong mast length...
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How to Pick a Hydrofoil Wing
The wings -- especially the front wing -- are the most important part of any hydrofoil board. More than any other component, the front wing influences how the board rides...
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How to Pick a Hydrofoil for Beginners [2025]
Hydrofoils afford arguably the most freedom on the water. You are, after all, effectively flying through the water under your own power. The foil allows you to go virtually anywhere....
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Best Beginner Wakesurf Boards of 2025
Ready to jump into wakesurfing for the first time? Getting the right (or wrong) board can make or break your first run behind the boat. Here are our top picks...
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The Best Beginner Combo Water Skis (2025)
Summer's fast approaching -- and chances are high you're ready to dive into a new watersport. Combo water skiing, perhaps? But what about the skis? Which set of skis are...
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