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Switching to walk-liner boots?

Hey everyone!

​I’ve been wakeboarding for about a year now, strictly riding cable park. Right now, I’m riding Liquid Force Tao boots and honestly, I love them. The feel, the flex, and the comfort are amazing.

​However, the walk back to the dock barefoot on rocks, gravel, and hot concrete is getting really annoying! 😅

​So I’m debating whether it’s worth upgrading to boots with removable walk liners:

​Liquid Force Terra: Since I love LF, these caught my eye. However, they seem significantly stiffer than the Tao. For those who've tried both, is the flex difference really noticeable on the water?

​Slingshot: I know Slingshot walk-liner boots are hugely popular. I’m not a huge fan of their look, but everyone says they perform great. Are they worth it despite the aesthetic?

​My bottom line question: Is the convenience of walk liners actually worth switching boots, considering I’d 100% stick with my Taos if barefoot walking wasn't an issue?

​Would love to hear your experiences or recommendations! Thanks! 🤙

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u/Gunman-X15 — 4 days ago
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Ballast hardtank

With the limited space of a direct drive Bayliner Ski Challenger i decided to build my own hardtank ballast so I dont have to put fatsacs all over the floor.

It is about 270L (595lbs) to the absolute rear.

Makes a decent wave to land 360s, backroll and tantrum.

Made of plywood and glassfibre with a total cost 500$.

Thinking of adding a more automated fill and empty system but a loose pump worked for this season.

u/SvenskFAEN — 13 days ago
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Wake Boat Corrosion Battle

I have a Supra SE 550. I’ve had it for 3 years riding in brackish water. This last season I was able to buy a lot with a lift. I kept the boat there this season and have started have issues with post cat sensors, corrosion on the tower under the powder coat, bolts showing corrosive signs, rusting pulleys etc.

I wash and flush with salt away after every weekend out. I let it air out and dry before I cover it on the lift.

Is this due to being on the lift this season? What do people do that love to wakeboard but live in an area with brackish water?

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u/GSB228 — 14 days ago