[header] How to wakeboard as a beginner [title] Rent or buy a beginner's wakeboard. [step] Look for a longer wakeboard; longer wakeboards are easier to control and their landings are softer than a shorter board. The size of the board will also depend on your weight. 
The more you weigh, the longer your wakeboard should be. [substeps] Get a board with a continuous rocker for a smoother, easier ride.