Wake Surfing is freeriding behind a balasted Wakeboat at slow speeds (9-14 mph).
A tow line is used to get up out of the water and started on the steep wave just behind the Boat. Once "locked in" the tow rope is tossed inboard and riders surf on a endless wave only to stop when they wash off or until the boat runs out of gas. The Boats are specific Wake boats with rear platforms and direct submerged drives so the propeller is under the boat so the rider cannot get munched. You can surf on just about any thing, traditional surfboards can be used but smaller, tougher specialty wake surf boards are best. They range from really small 3'-5' trick boards (like skim boards with small fins) to more traditonal surf-like 5'-7' boards with Classic pintail and squashtail lines. Surfs up! anywhere!