When my hand-me-down Hyperlite broke I went in search of something with a little more pop to it. I liked the Liquid Force Fish initially because it was short and wide, but I was a little concerned because it was so light. My dealer finally convinced me that the board would hold up to a pounding, and I’m glad he did because my Fish is the most rewarding board I’ve ever ridden.
My first chance to try it out came at Grand Lake, Ohio’s largest inland lake (no horsepower limit!). I was very pleasantly surprised by how my board glided over the water with very little friction and popped perfectly over the wakes. The concave V-hull made landings soft as feathers. The ride seemed very quick, and tight cuts on the rails were a treat. I’d never ridden a board with a classic rocker before (my old one was three-stage), so it took a little getting used to. It added a new effect, like I was floating over the water rather than skimming its surface. It was a whole new experience and a great ride!
I had more confidence the next opportunity I had to play with it, and it showed: where I was tracking loosely because I wasn’t used to the rocker I was now popping over the wakes like a pro. I also added the two removable fins for extra grip and realized what a difference they made in response. And while I appreciate the board’s features, the only thing that really matters to me when I’m out on the water is having fun. The Liquid Force Fish makes it very easy to have a blast. It might not be the best beginner board, especially since the rocker handles differently than all the three-stagers out today, but it doesn’t take much to get used to it and start grabbing air. In my opinion, the Liquid Force Fish is one of the best boards on the market today, bar none.
Justin Biggs is an avid wakeboarder. To read more wakeboard news and reviews visit Wakeboard Reviews.
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