Looking to buy a new board

TheBiggmann · Newbie Joined: 06 Apr 2008 Posts: 31

Hey, I'm looking to buy a new wakeboard. I'm currently on an older O'brien that I learned on but I've kind of outgrown it skill wise I think. I'm about 6'2", 215, and am right around an intermediate level right now I'd say, but I'm gonna be doing a lot of wakeboarding over the summer as I'll finally have time and a driver consistently. What do you guys suggest I look at that will last me. I don't wanna outgrow another board because I bought more of a beginner board, but I don't wanna spend much more than about $250 for the board alone, so I dunno where that leaves me. My parents agreed to pay for the bindings. Someone on another site suggested that I look at the '07 Hyperlite Murray, as that goes for a pretty decent price and he really liked his. Just looking for any suggestions or advice that you have. Thanks!

kschneid24 · Newbie Joined: 03 Apr 2008 Posts: 3 City: Brookings

The 07 murray is a good board. I actually ride that board now and I really enjoy it. I am a little different in size than you are but if you get the 142 I think you would be ok. If you think you might be getting a little bigger yet I would go with something bigger than a 142, such as a 144 or so. Are you looking to buy any particular brand?

TheBiggmann · Newbie Joined: 06 Apr 2008 Posts: 31

Nope, not particularly. I'm pretty open.

kschneid24 · Newbie Joined: 03 Apr 2008 Posts: 3 City: Brookings

Well then I will suggest a couple boards for you to go along with the Murray. First of all, the Ronix Vault is a good intermediate board. My friend rides that board and he really enjoys it. He is a little lighter than you are, so there may be some differences there. Next, the Hyperlite State would possibly be a good board for you as well. Although I have no experience with this board, I have heard pretty good things from it for an intermediate rider.

larrys · Criminal Joined: 08 Sep 2003 Posts: 53

I have an 06 Murray 142 that has been used very little. Where are you located?

TheBiggmann · Newbie Joined: 06 Apr 2008 Posts: 31

Northern WIsconsin, how about you?

larrys · Criminal Joined: 08 Sep 2003 Posts: 53

Memphis

johnaulick · Posted: Apr 17, 2008 12:51 pm Post subject:

Go to a boardshop and talk to them about demoing boards. thats way you dont get stuck with a board that doesnt fit the way you ride

TheBiggmann · Newbie Joined: 06 Apr 2008 Posts: 31

Any thoughts on the Era? Also, what about bindings? I was kinda half looking at some Zeus' cuz theres a nice deal on boarders mall, but I guess I don't know a ton about them. Any suggestions in that area/on the Ruck?

TheBiggmann · Newbie Joined: 06 Apr 2008 Posts: 31

Era is the '07. '08 Imperial/Premier is also in the running if anyone has some comments.

HHI Dave · Posted: Apr 18, 2008 11:34 pm Post subject:

TheBiggmann · Newbie Joined: 06 Apr 2008 Posts: 31

Yeah those were the ones I was looking at, just wondered how they stacked up. THey seem pretty nice, but again, i know very little lol.