Wakesurfing is a boardsport on water in which a rider trails behind a boat, riding the boat's wake without being directly pulled by the boat. After getting up on the wake, typically by use of a tow rope, the wakesurfers will drop the rope, and ride the steep face below the wave's peak in a fashion reminiscent of surfing².  

  

Wakesurf boards come in many shapes and sizes. Longer, wider boards are generally better for bigger riders, while smaller boards are often more maneuverable for riders with advanced skills. One of the biggest differences in boards, however, is their surf vs. skim personality. Fin configuration often makes the biggest difference.  

 

Wakesurfing's history dates as far back as the 1920s. Its origins are slightly disputed, with different groups and companies declaring to create this sport. The debate came from print media showing surfers riding behind motorboats between the 1950s and 1960s, and surfboard manufacturers claiming to have built wake-specific boards in the mid-60s.  

 

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