Water Sports: warranties compared
8 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
8 of 8 brands cover water sports in full for one year or less. 8 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Connelly13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product
- 2HO Sports13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Skis, wakeboards, bindings and ropes; Wood wakeskates and flex boards
- 3Hyperlite13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Wakeboards and bindings; Wood wakeskates and flex boards
- 4Liquid Force13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Wakeboards and bindings; Wood wakeskates and wakefoamies
- 5O'Brien13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Towable products; Non-towable products
- 6Onyx13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product
- 7Sportsstuff13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product
- 8Arena10/100Full: NonePartial: to 2 monthsPartial covers: Whole product
From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties
What these warranties often leave out
- Cracks5 of 8 brands
- Normal wear and tear5 of 8 brands
- Fading3 of 8 brands
- Tears2 of 8 brands
- Missing parts1 of 8 brands
- Punctures1 of 8 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for water sports.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- evoPacific Northwest and Mountain West storesMost items366 days
- BackcountryMost items90 days from delivery
- REIMost items90 days
- TargetMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
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- Big 5 Sporting GoodsWestern US storesMost items90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- Academy Sports + OutdoorsMost items60 days
- Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
- Cabela'sMost items60 days
- West MarineMost items60 days
- Sun & Ski SportsTexas and Southeast storesMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for water sports where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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Questions shoppers ask
Which brand of water sports has the best warranty?
On paper, Connelly scores highest, with no full coverage but some parts covered to 1 year.
Is a long warranty on water sports really that long?
Often not for the whole product. Many longer warranties cover only certain parts after the first year or two, and you usually pay for the labor. The bars above show full and partial coverage separately.
Do I need to register to get the warranty?
None of the 8 brands require registration for their basic coverage. Registering can still get you recall notices. Keep your receipt either way.
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