I am going to purchase a wakeskate and I do not know too much about them. What size should I get I weight alittle under 175. My little cousin who weights like 120 will be riding it too. Also should I get the foam top or grip tape, can you ride shoes on the foam top? Do shoes on grip tape give you better control than feet on foam? Any help would be great.

The whole Foam vs grip is all personal opinion (I prefere grip) shoes work better for both. Its just that with foam you have the option on not using shoes. <BR>You can pick up Cassette flat decks (grip tape) pretty cheap now. I'd say a 41" should be good for you and your cousin to learn on.

how is wearing shoes on foam compared to grip?