Everyone enjoys the thrills and chills of snowboarding and skiing. Now this can be taken to the next level when executed on water. Wakeboarding is a relatively new water sport but is now thriving is Australasia and South East Asia. Thailand harbors one of the biggest wake boarding opportunities. Wakeboarding involves one riding a wakeboard (similar to a snowboard) and being towed by a motorboat. The rider can execute different techniques and moves such as the ‘nuclear’ and ‘the melon’.
Wakeboarding at the time of it inception was referred to as ‘skurfing’. It was developed in parts of Australia where water sports are in abundance. The boards used in the sport are made of fiberglass and were later crafted to perfection by craftsman Bruce McKee. Wakeboarding has risen to fame since it came to fruition even reserving a spot at the World Games, and has been part of the trend sports category since 2005.
Koh Phangan is a wakeboarding heaven and has acquired the latest equipment to give riders the ultimate thrill as well as maintain their safety. Brands of the highest caliber such as Liquid Force, Hyperlite, O’Brien natural 139 and Jobe are used. 2004 Mastercraft X-Star motorboats(Harriet) and Yamaha outboard boats(Roberta) are used to ensure a smooth ride and the maximum wake boarding experience. Many guest riders such as Parks Bonifay who is an X-games, pro wakeboard tour champion and Vans triple crown champion perform the unthinkable, tricky maneuvers occasionally for crowds to enjoy.
The wakeboarding experience comes at an affordable price of 1200 bht for a 15 minute set and 3500bht for a 1 hour time slot. Rates differ from boat to boat. In order to fully enjoy the wakeboarding experience one can find accommodation in state of the art Koh Phangan hotels and Koh Phangan resorts, which are in close proximity to the wakeboarding sites. The Rasananda Koh Phangan Villa Resort & Spa offers luxurious accommodation and friendly staff and services to make your stay a memorable one. This offers 64 villas and spas with their own private plunge pool. Also a signature spa is exclusive to the resort. The resort is tucked away among palm groves and faces a beautiful pristine beach.