Raptor Liteside + Haze Women's Wakeboard Package
Maximum stability and predictable control
Best for: Riders who want a dependable, 'locked-in' feel that removes the guesswork from carving and crossing the wake.
The Liteside + Haze package is built for those who value consistency above all else. Instead of a board that feels loose or 'squirrely,' the Liteside is engineered to stay stable and predictable throughout your ride. It’s a setup that rewards smooth technique, offering a reliable feel that helps you focus on your body position and balance rather than fighting the gear.
- Consistent Lift: The board’s profile is designed to provide a reliable and familiar pop every time you leave the water. Because it sits slightly deeper and more secure in the water, you get a consistent sensation that makes learning to time your jumps much more manageable.
- Refined Edge Control: The rail and base are shaped to provide a secure grip on the water. This ensures that when you initiate a turn, the board tracks exactly where you point it without the tail sliding unexpectedly. It gives you the confidence to lean harder into your carves and maintain your line toward the wake.
- Supportive Haze Bindings: The Haze bindings provide the necessary ankle support to control the board with precision. The open-toe design allows for a versatile fit across different foot sizes, while the secure lacing system ensures your foot stays planted. This direct connection is key for translating your movements into a controlled reaction from the board.
- Predictable Tracking: To help the rider maintain a straight line, the Liteside uses a removable centre fin, preventing the board from feeling erratic when you’re just finding your feet. Once you've got some confidence on the board, remove it for a looser, more fun feel.
Our Verdict: The Liteside + Haze is the go-to choice for an all-rounder that prioritizes stability. It excels at making the fundamentals feel easy, offering a predictable platform that doesn't demand perfection to enjoy. This is a setup that does exactly what you expect it to do, every time.
The perfect beginner-intermediate wakeboard package for all the ladies out there. Whether you're just taking your first ride, or confidently clearing the wake with grab & 180s, this package ticks all the boxes.
The Liteside Women's Wakeboard is all about smooth control, graceful carving, and riding with confidence - without giving up performance. Built off the proven Darkside shape, this version brings a softer, more forgiving flex pattern that’s perfect for progression, learning, or just having a cruisy session behind the boat.
The Haze Women's Wakeboard Binding is all about comfort without compromise - built specifically for women who want a responsive, supportive boot that doesn’t sacrifice feel or fit.
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When it comes to a choosing a wakeboard, size is crucial. A board that's too small will feel like it's sinking, making you work harder and meaning the boat needs to go faster. A board that's too big can simply be too hard to control.
So how do you choose the right size wakeboard? Read on to find out exactly that, plus some more helpful information to help you better understand wakeboard sizing.
What size wakeboard should I ride?
As a starting point, we recommend using the wakeboard size chart below.
| Rider weight (kg) | 20-35kg | 30-45kg | 40-65kg | 60-80kg | 75-95kg | 90-115kg | 115kg+ |
| Board size (boat) | 115-125cm | 125-130cm | 128-135cm | 133-139cm | 137-142cm | 140-145cm | 144cm+ |
| Board size (cable) | 125-130cm | 130-136cm | 133-139cm | 137-144cm | 142-148cm | 146-152cm | 150cm+ |
Stick to the chart and your shouldn't have any issues at all, but there are some other considerations:
How are wakeboards measured?
Wakeboards are measured in length with the size (e.g. 135) representing the length in centimetres from tip to tail. Each board designed by a manufacturer will come in a range of different sizes, each size often separated by 4-5cm.
When comparing two different model wakeboards, don't get too caught up in a difference of 1-2cm. It's usually those 4-5cm gaps where a more significant difference can be felt on the water.
Don't be afraid to size up
We've kept this chart fairly traditional, but our experience is that going up a size can be beneficial. A bigger board will offer more surface area which helps riders of all levels.
For beginner-intermediate riders, you'll find more surface area provides better stability while more advanced riders find a larger board can provide more pop and enables you to slow the boat down, boosting the wake a little.
It might not be for everyone, but it's something we recommend to just about every customer that we speak to.
Choosing the right size wakeboard for kids
Kids are tricky. Much like buying life jackets, it's uncanny how often you buy something that they outgrow in about 4.3 days.
To that end, we urge you to follow our previous point and size up. You could make an argument to jump two sizes purely from the point of longevity and getting more seasons from your gear.
That approach can trade off some performance in the short term so if you're more focused on progression then stick to a more traditional size, but if you'd rather not buy a new board every season have a look at going up a size or two.
Why are cable boards longer than boat boards?
If you're on the hunt for a cable board, you'll notice the chart above recommends larger boards for cable compared to boat. The primary reason here is speed. Behind a boat, most adults will ride around 22mph, whereas most cables are 3-4mph slower than that.
As you slow down, you need more surface area under your feet to support your weight on top of the water.
Larger boards on cable also provide a little more stability on obstacles and can help keep momentum with heavy landings off kickers and from air tricks.
What next?
When it comes to choosing the right wakeboard for you, size is important but it's not everything. You should also give some consideration to construction, rocker, and riding style.
If you think you've got all the information you need, you can browse our range of wakeboards here. Otherwise, feel free to reach out to our team of experts and we'll help choose the perfect ride!