Kneeboards

lfm · 09-14-2007, 07:44 PM

I'm looking to buy a new kneeboard. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the kind that have the retractable hook for holding the tow handle to make getting up easier. Is this just a gimmick or is it really useful, especially for the younger beginners?

Thanks

Dave R · 09-15-2007, 06:44 AM

Watched a friend's 8 year old use one once. It was very effective. Once up, he pulled the handle to himself and looked perfectly comfortable throughout the whole scene.

4Fun · 09-17-2007, 10:05 AM

Not a gimmick!!! It really works. Especially for the older folks and kids. I had a guest on the boat this year that was up in 2 tries and kneeboarding using the "Aquatic hook". Don't buy a board without one.

lfm · 09-18-2007, 06:19 PM

Thanks Dave and 4fun - I'm going to take advantage of an end of season sale and invest in another water toy.

09-14-2007, 07:44 PM	#1
lfm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 96 Thanks: 29 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Kneeboards I'm looking to buy a new kneeboard. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the kind that have the retractable hook for holding the tow handle to make getting up easier. Is this just a gimmick or is it really useful, especially for the younger beginners? Thanks

09-15-2007, 06:44 AM	#2
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,974 Thanks: 246 Thanked 736 Times in 438 Posts	Watched a friend's 8 year old use one once. It was very effective. Once up, he pulled the handle to himself and looked perfectly comfortable throughout the whole scene.

09-17-2007, 10:05 AM	#3
4Fun Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 283 Thanks: 1 Thanked 66 Times in 38 Posts	Not a gimmick!!! It really works. Especially for the older folks and kids. I had a guest on the boat this year that was up in 2 tries and kneeboarding using the "Aquatic hook". Don't buy a board without one.

09-18-2007, 06:19 PM	#4
lfm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 96 Thanks: 29 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Thanks Dave and 4fun - I'm going to take advantage of an end of season sale and invest in another water toy.