The following table shows the default specifications of the different variants of surfing.
| Catagory | Surfing | Windsurfing | Kitesurfing | Wakeboarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | Waves | Sail | Kite | Cable park / Boat / Car / Winch |
| Boardtype | Directional | Directional | Twin | Twin |
| Fins | Big ones (at the Tail) |
Big ones (at the Tail [+ Daggerboard]) |
Small ones (at the Corners) |
Often without (for the Kicker) |
| Connection | Wax / Traction pads | Traction pads / Straps | Straps / Bindings | Bindings |
| Exhausting? | YES! (You have to paddle) |
No (You have a harness) |
No (You have a harness) |
Yes (You have to hold the rope) |