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Connelly CWB Wild Child vs Lotus Wakeboard Review

Connelly CWB Wild Child Vs Lotus Wakeboard Review

Female riders require specific and durable boards. For several seasons, the CWB team researched the best board builders, designers, and athletes. Attention to detail is important, and now we can count on “Wild Child” and “Lotus” to perform well every time for female wakeboarders. Besides proper traction over wakes and edges, other aspects like detachable fins and thinner profiles have to be considered, which both of these wakeboards have.

Connelly 2022 Wild Child Wakeboard

The Wild Child has been one of the top picks of best athletes in a watersport. Connelly’s all-new 2022 version is here with much more features to make you think again about it. Its deep center channels set the board slightly lower than the water, enabling a rider to control the board conveniently. Not only this, but its full-length center spine allows a rider to enjoy the soft landing feel even when they land in the flats.

Connelly 2022 Wild Child Wakeboard

Deep center channel for control

System 80 Core

Full length center spine

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  • Wakeboard size (cm) 131cm | Weight range (kg) Up to 59 Kgs
  • Wakeboard size (cm) 136cm | Weight range (kg) 55 Kgs and Up

Connelly 2021 Wild Child Wakeboard

This artwork is specifically for all female wakeboarders who want to take their performance to the next level. “Wild Child” is quite different from male’s boards. A lighter but strong midsection table allows balanced water splicing. The smoothness and graceful movements over the edges are achieved in a clean way.

Connelly 2021 Wild Child Wakeboard

Availability on tip shape (tip and rounded tail adapted to detachable center fin)

Subtle three-stage rocker profile

System 80TM Core

For intermediate-advanced skill range

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  • Wakeboard Size (cm) 131 | Center Width (in) 16.62 | Tip/Tail Width (in) 10.67 | ​Rocker Height (in) 2.47 | Rider Weight (lbs) ≤130lbs
  • Wakeboard Size (cm)136 | Center Width (in)16.85 | Tip/Tail Width (in) 10.70 | Rocker Height (in) 2.49 | Rider Weight (lbs) ≥120 lbs

Key Features

  • Build Quality
The Foam System 80TM Core helps create a soft, fast, and strong profile for women. The standard Connelly base structure allows correct traction, flexes over wakes, and guarantees durability despite tough landings.
  • Design
Wild Child really steps out from mainstream wakeboards. The subtle three-stage rocker integrates as an essential accessory. A deeper central channel and detachable central fin generate an adaptable shape regarding every female rider’s proper movements, transitions, and skills. The red rainforest graphic, together with big fonts and sharp contrast colors, defines this wakeboard’s feminine and daring personality.
  • Bindings
This versatile and light product offers many binding configurations. “Karma,” “Optima,” and “Ember” ensure comfort and durability for several seasons.

Pros

  • Availability on tip shape (tip and rounded tail adapted to detachable center fin).
  • Subtle three-stage rocker profile.
  • Foam System 80TM Core.
  • Deeper central channel for better carving.
  • 4×4 shaped fins with detachable central fin.
  • V-Tech tip and tail.

Connelly 2022 Lotus Wakeboard

The Lotus wakeboard is popular in this industry because of its fantastic shape for an individual to learn wakeboarding in a much better way. It has long-base molded fins to add traction without any drag. A removable center fin is present to enable an ultimate grip. Adding more to it, the subtle three-stage is also available for more smooth carving into the wake and poppy off the lip. For a great wakeboarding experience, this Connelly 2022 Lotus Wakeboard is the ultimate choice.

Connelly 2022 Lotus Wakeboard

Blended performance and stability

System 80 core

Full spine

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  • Wakeboard Size (cm) 130 | Center Width (in) 16.5 | Tip/Tail Width (in) 9 |Rocker Height (in) 2.5 | Rider Weight (lbs) ≤ 140 lbs
  • Wakeboard Size (cm) 134 | Center Width (in) 16.9 | Tip/Tail Width (in) 10.09 | Rocker Height (in) 2.8 | Rider Weight (lbs) ≥ 130 lbs

Connelly 2021 Lotus Wakeboard

The Connelly Lotus model has different aspects than the Connelly Wild Child build and performance. The long molded fins with a 1.7″ configuration and the removable center fin and central spine manage the water displacement. A reinforced edge channel was installed for better stability. However, the Lotus shares positive similarities with Wild Child in some respects. The Foam System 80 TM Core ensures correct stiffness and flex. The subtle three-stage rocker gives a balance between the abrupt continuous rocker massive “pop” effect and required smoothness for better carving over wakes. The alternated waves and mountains graphics in red and blue varied color tones configure the Lotus wakeboard’s attractive and sporty identity.

Connelly 2021 Lotus Wakeboard

Availability on tip shape (tip and tail customized shapes)

Subtle Three-stage rocker

Foam System 80TM Core

For beginner-intermediate skill range

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  • Wakeboard Size (cm) 130 | Rocker Size (in) 2.5 | Waist Width (in) 16.5 | Tip Width (in) 9 | Rider Weight (lbs) <140
  • Wakeboard Size (cm) 134 | Rocker Size (in) 2.8 | Waist Width (in) 16.9 | Tip Width (in) 10.09 | Rider Weight (lbs) 130+

Pros

  • Availability on tip shape (tip and tail customized shapes).
  • Subtle three-stage rocker.
  • Foam System 80TM Core.
  • Reinforced edge channel.
  • Long molded fins with 1.7″ configuration.

Final thoughts / Conclusion

A closer look at both models gave us an adequate perspective. Lotus achieved a customized profile with an eclectic combination of materials and specific design details for female wakeboarders, no matter if they are beginners or practitioners with an intermediate skill level. Wild Child goes beyond living up to its name. The strength and adequate flex of board structure open new riding methods for female practitioners. All wakeboarders can make the right choice depending on their needs.