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JeffreyCH
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 Posted: Feb 07, 2009 1:18 pm Post subject: Beginner board |
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My younger brother is wanting to get more into WB'ing and needs a good beginner/intermediate board. He rode my premier(141) a couple times last year, and said it was to "wobbly" for him(center fins removed) I need some suggestions for good stable boards, he is 27, 5'10", 160ish lbs, been out of the water maybe 5-6 times. I was thinking my board might be a bit to big for him to control well? Any suggestions would be most appreciated.
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Medina
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| Posted: Feb 07, 2009 2:37 pm Post subject: |
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A good board is the Ronix Frontier, it has a soft tip and tail, and good grip on the water, its stable, you wont catch an edge easy.
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| Posted: Feb 07, 2009 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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Medina, Thanks for the heads up, we've been looking at HL Motive and State, and CWB Sol, and Faze how would the Frontier compare to those?
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| Posted: Feb 08, 2009 10:05 am Post subject: |
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A Frontier is a little bit more Intermediate, i wouldt strongly disagree with the Hyperlite State, its gives you stability but it has poor pop, and its difficult to break loose, and next too that, you cant really learn how to edge because of all the stabalizers.
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| Posted: Feb 08, 2009 12:16 pm Post subject: |
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Medina, Yeah I can see where a board that is too stable would be a hindrance to learning proper technique and progression.
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Medina
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| JeffreyCH wrote: | | Medina, Yeah I can see where a board that is too stable would be a hindrance to learning proper technique and progression. |
Ok, well i would really recommend the Ronix Frontier, its fast, pretty stable, and when you remove the fins, you can excercise your edging skills.
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It's on the list to watch out for, what years were they produced? I'm looking for used/closeout deals.
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| JeffreyCH wrote: | | It's on the list to watch out for, what years were they produced? I'm looking for used/closeout deals. |
2007,2008 only difference is the graphics.
For 2009, you can buy the ronix arcade to have a similar board as the Frontier.
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| Posted: Feb 08, 2009 12:36 pm Post subject: |
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Cool man thanks, what bindings would go good with that board?
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If he wants a Frontier or almost any other Ronix from last year I know of a place you can get demo boards cheap. PM me if you want the link. I would say he would be good on any board out there. I started on a old HL and moved to a new Watson last year. If you ask 10 wakeboarders you'll get 5 different opinions on what he should purchase. Find a closeout 08 and some good bindings. IMO bindings are just as important as the board they are on.
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| Posted: Feb 09, 2009 12:00 pm Post subject: |
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Zach2orJack, PM sent, what bindings would you recommend?
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Medina
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| JeffreyCH wrote: | | Zach2orJack, PM sent, what bindings would you recommend? |
Well if you both want to get in the bindings, and you have different feet sizes, its recommendable that you take open toe's.
I dont know if you guys share your boots?
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Medina, No I have my own set up, and he is buying a complete set up for himself.
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Medina
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| Posted: Feb 09, 2009 11:57 pm Post subject: |
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| JeffreyCH wrote: | | Medina, No I have my own set up, and he is buying a complete set up for himself. |
Ok, then i would prefer Closed Toe bindings, since they have a little bit more support (in general) and your feet stay warm in cold water 
Whats your price range? Otherwise i would go for Hyperlite Murray, or Ronix Cell or Jstar Region bindings 
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