Wakesurfing: Should I go 5' or 5'6"?

spyd4r · Addict Joined: 22 Apr 2006 Posts: 701

I am a bigger guy (230lbs) and I am looking at getting into Wakesurfing. Looking at the new 2008 Liquid Force Venture and I love the look. What size should I grab? 5' or 5'6"? I ride behind my Moomba Mobius LSV.

Wakebrad · Ladies Man Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas

Definitely 5'6. For bigger guys bigger boards are pretty much required. I'm 205 and haven't been able to surf on anything less than 5'6.

smedman · Newbie Joined: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 4 City: Austin

the larger venture should suit you OK. you could also look at the Inland Surfer Blue Lake -- it is a great board for bigger guys.

on the other hand, depending on how the board is built, you don't need a huge board. I've taken to shaping my own boards. This board is 4'7" x 21" x 1 3/4" -- just for reference i weigh 200lbs.

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