Cart0Cart
Search
Menu
  • Quality and style in watersports since 1974
  • Free delivery and returns
  • Ordered before 12:00 on working days, shipped the same day
  • Pay later with Klarna
JOIN THE JOBE FAMILY
...and be the first to read interesting water sports blogs and jobe news.
Back to overview

Required boat speeds for water sports activities

5 december 2017

Required boat speeds for water sports activities

Combo skiing, slalom skiing, wakeboarding, tubing… and the list goes on. These are all different kind of watersports activities that are towed behind the boat. Did you know that different water sport activities require different boat speeds? Below an easy to read overview of what you should know before setting boat speed. Safety first!

Watersports activity MPH   KMH  
Combi Skiing 25 40
Slalom Skiing 19-36 30-57
Wakeboarding 16-19 25-30
Kneeboarding 16-19 25-30
Tubing 8-25 12-40
Multi position boards 16-19 25-30

An important addition to the above chart: make sure that you keep communication with the person you are towing. If he shows you the hand signal to go slower, please go slower. The towing speed preference might vary per person because of experience.

Also make sure that you keep safe distance from other boats, and make sure you retrieve the towed person safely.

Required boat speeds for water sports activities

Get Code Cart
Update your preferences
:
:
Please pick a size
I visit the online Jobe Expo as a
Your cookie preferences

Jobesports.com uses cookies for optimal website use and social media and advertising purposes. Third-party cookies are used for social media functionalities and personalized advertisements. For more information, please read our Jobe privacy statement. Do you accept this cookie and the associated processing of your personal data?

More info
You can always change your preference by visiting the "Cookie Settings" at the bottom of the page. View Privacy & Cookie Policy for full details.
Your cookie preferences
You can always change your preference by visiting the "Cookie Settings" at the bottom of the page. View Privacy & Cookie Policy for full details.