If you want to buy a wakeskate that you'll be able to ride no matter your skill level, then Gator Boards has two models for you: the Drew McGuckin and the Tim Kovacich ($129 and $139, www.gatorboards.com). Both share three distinct features: a radius-beveled edge, which means a slower, predictable roll when transferring from riding flat to edging; hot laminate construction, which means better bonding; and a vertical rail design, which provides more surface area when edging for additional stability. The Drew McGuckin's unique feature is its parallel tip-to-tip concave, which gives the rider a consistent feel wherever their feet are on the board. The Tim Kovacich features a recessed top deck, which is between a regular concave and a flat deck, so the rider knows where their feet are at all times. Both wakeskates are composed of 13-ply basswood, Gator Board's own mix of natural center grain and natural cross-band grains. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced wakeskater, you'll benefit from either of Gator Board's innovative wakeskates.