HO Sports warranty for water sports
The short version
HO Sports doesn't cover everything, but keeps skis, wakeboards, bindings and ropes and wood wakeskates and flex boards covered to 1 year. That full coverage is the same as most of the 8 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From HO Sports's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: NonePartial: to 1 year
- Partial coverageSkis, wakeboards, bindings and ropes1 year
- Partial coverageWood wakeskates and flex boards3 months
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Cracks
- Fading
- Normal wear and tear
- Tears
Good to know before you buy
- Covers the original buyer only.
- Start the claim at the store where you bought it; you need a Return Authorization number.
- You pay to ship the item back, and non-defective returns carry a 15% restocking fee.
- Riding over jumps, rails or ramps voids the warranty.
How other brands compare for water sports
- 1. Connelly13/100 · Full: None
- 3. Hyperlite13/100 · Full: None
- 4. Liquid Force13/100 · Full: None
- 5. O'Brien13/100 · Full: None
- 6. Onyx13/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
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
Show all 13 stores
- 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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