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Beaker
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PostPosted: Jun 01, 2008 7:36 am    Post subject: Board Size Reply with quote

Hi,

I've been out about 6 times wakeboarding now and love it. I'm using my mates board but would like to get one of my own, i can't find any shops locally for advice.

I'm about 5 foot 6 inches and weigh about 10.5 stones. What length of board should i be going for?

Thanks for any help Smile
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IrideLITE
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PostPosted: Jun 01, 2008 7:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

10.5 stones? Like rocks?
How many pounds is that?
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IrideLITE
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PostPosted: Jun 01, 2008 6:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was just messin with ya...incase you didn't know Wink
Google says 10.5stones=145lbs?
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PostPosted: Jun 01, 2008 8:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Im 5.11 and 145-150 I ride a 138..I have riden as low as 136 but 138 is my favorite..
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TnR6Rida
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PostPosted: Jun 01, 2008 8:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yea 138 or 136 either is fine. Really it is whatever feels best to you.
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Beaker
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PostPosted: Jun 01, 2008 11:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ah you americans!!

Thanks for the replies, I snowboard and know that board length makes a huge difference. Cheers for the help.

I'm from Scotland btw Smile
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IrideLITE
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PostPosted: Jun 02, 2008 4:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well...I weigh 135 and have a 142...does it really make that BIG of a difference?
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TnR6Rida
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PostPosted: Jun 02, 2008 8:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

IrideLITE wrote:
Well...I weigh 135 and have a 142...does it really make that BIG of a difference?


Yea I would say you need a smaller board Laughing
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PostPosted: Jun 02, 2008 12:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

wait...its a 139...but idk why just feels like I have really good control over it.
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