ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Towboard

Okay kiddo, so imagine you're at the beach and you want to ride some waves. Well, a towboard is kind of like a special surfboard that you use with a boat instead of just paddling it yourself.

You see, the boat goes really fast and pulls you along behind it while you ride the board. It's kind of like waterskiing but on a board instead of skis.

The towboard is usually smaller and lighter than a regular surfboard so it's easier to control while you're being towed behind the boat. And because you're moving so fast, you can do some really cool tricks and jumps on the water.

So basically, a towboard is just a special type of surfboard that you can use to ride the waves behind a boat. It's super fun and exciting, but you have to be careful and always wear a life jacket and have an adult with you to watch out for you.