Slingshot Boards: Park Models Overview

Slingshot is a reference brand for wakeboarders around the world, synonymous with innovation and quality. Slingshot boards stand out for their lightness, resistance and excellent performance. In this article we discover the most representative park models of the collection, with an overview of their main characteristics.

These boards, often re-released and improved over time, continue to offer excellent performance and are an ideal choice for those looking for reliability and completeness. Let's discover together some of the most iconic Slingshot boards.

The Coalition is Slingshot’s benchmark park board. It was one of the first to introduce chined edges, which allow it to glide over uneven surfaces with extreme fluidity, offering a looser and more playful feel, perfect for mastering the art of buttering. Over time, the model has evolved, expanding the size range from 137 cm to 161 cm and including additional inserts for a customizable stance, thus adapting to a modern and innovative riding style.

The Nomad is the park/boat hybrid that has revolutionized wakeboarding for the past decade. Launched in 2015, it was the first board to go above 150cm, going all the way up to 160cm, becoming the benchmark for large boards. Its benefits? More pop, superior stability, a more controlled planing speed, and softer landings. Thanks to a lightweight wood core, Slingshot has made a board this size without compromising weight, ensuring excellent handling and performance.

Since its launch in 2020, the Native has established itself as one of the most versatile hybrid boards, appreciated both in the park and on the boat. An evolution of the legendary Recoil and Response models, it integrates innovations such as the Elliptical Concave and Flex Tips, designed to meet the needs of modern riders. Agile and fast, it offers a medium flex that guarantees explosive response behind the boat and maximum playability in the park.

The Slingshot Solo is perfect for those who like to switch between park and boat. The Flex Tips allow for deep and controlled pressing on obstacles, while the central channels and the stiffer structure offer traction and explosive pop for air tricks. Thanks to the narrower profile than other boards, it is incredibly responsive, for aggressive cuts and powerful carves.

Alongside the classics, Slingshot continues to push the boundaries of innovation. Each year, they introduce models that integrate cutting-edge technology and design, designed to optimize performance and offer an even more exciting riding experience. Let's explore the latest innovations that are redefining wakeboarding and pushing every rider beyond the boundaries.

The Slingshot Space Melter is one of the most innovative and original boards ever made. Developed in collaboration with the Space Mob collective, this board has created a new style of riding, designed for those who want to break the boundaries of traditional wakeboarding and experience new sensations in the park.

Its unique design guarantees incredible fluidity and forgiveness in the supports, making it ideal for deep pressing and soft transitions on obstacles. The Soft Flex accentuated on the tips, combined with an exaggerated rocker, brings the sensation of snowboarding on the water, transforming every session into a creative and playful experience. Despite its generous dimensions, the Space Melter surprises with its agility, allowing decisive carving and superior control in every situation.

One of the most appreciated features is the versatility of setup: with numerous stance options, it is possible to customize the positioning of the bindings to suit your style. Perfect for those who love technical rail riding and butter presses, this board opens the doors to a more expressive and creative riding.

The Johnny Rocket wakeboard is described by Slingshot as a hybrid board that offers an extraordinary balance of durability, flex, traction and freedom. You can push it hard in the park, launch it towards the most daring air tricks and even use it in a boat. According to Slingshot, it is the best all-terrain board, passing one of the toughest tests of the entire line.

The Contrast is a versatile board that excels in the park and behind the boat. Its responsive pop makes it perfect for air tricks and wave-to-wave transitions, while the Flex Tips offer just the right amount of flex for smooth pressing over obstacles. With its balance of control and maneuverability, the Contrast adapts to any riding style, making it ideal for beginners as well as more experienced riders, like Carro Djupsjö.

The Volt wakeboard is a high-performance park board designed for those looking for generous dimensions without sacrificing agility and responsiveness. One of its distinctive features is the elliptical concave on the tip and tail, which offers exceptional control on round surfaces such as pipes, improving stability and grip, while on flat rails it ensures uniform and balanced pressing. Perfect for riders who want to push their progression to the max and dominate every aspect of park riding.

Boards for riders of all ages, levels and styles that stand out for their practicality and performance.

Backed by the most influential group of riders in women's cable wakeboarding, the Copycat Pro wakeboard is designed for the most demanding riders and those looking for a board that combines performance and comfort. With a medium-soft flex, it offers the perfect balance between smoothness and responsiveness, guaranteeing intense emotions when needed, without ever compromising control. Among its features, the narrower stance and "chined" edges make it easier to navigate dips and obstacles, while its structure ensures a comfortable and high-performance ride.

The Slingshot Salmon is a park-optimized version of the Nomad. With a smooth base and durable sidewalls, this board offers freedom, smoothness, and durability. Available in a 147cm size, it's also perfect for progression for younger riders.

The Bearden wakeboard is here to stay, and in a big way. With a size range from 140” to 156”, there’s a size for every rider. This board features one of the softest flexes in the lineup and chined edges. Crosse Bearden uses it everywhere, pushing the boundaries of traditional wakeboarding, from puddles and lawns to rooftops and anywhere with a tow line and some water. With this board, Slingshot has allowed Crosse to explore new frontiers of wakeboarding. If you’re looking for a simple, durable, and playful setup that can press the impossible, the Bearden is the perfect choice.

Slingshot, with the Space Grom, looks to the future of wakeboarding, increasingly full of young talent, season after season. The Space Grom (formerly Super Grom) is the high-performance board designed for younger, but no less capable, riders. Made with an Atomic Wood Core and characterized by a soft flex, it is easily manageable by lighter riders, allowing them to express style and agility, just like the great professional riders.

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Choosing a Slingshot board is not just about performance, but also about trusting a brand that continues to push the limits of wakeboarding, always putting the rider's experience first. Visit the official website for full details.