Yet another newbie with questions

catgut · Newbie Joined: 10 Apr 2009 Posts: 7

Hello, I have been doing lots of searching around on this site and I think I have finally made a decision on a board. I have ridden a total of 4 times behind a boat mostly finless on rental boards. I weigh 200 pounds. I am looking at getting the LF PS3 141. It seems like a pretty good deal for $360 with bindings. Now the questions...

Does this seem like a good board for someone with my limited experience and will it last me a while?

How are the Domain bindings I keep seeing the package comes with, and if they arent good what is better?

Is there a particular brand of rope I should be looking into getting?

What is the best brand/type of vest to get?

Thanks for the help.

catgut · Newbie Joined: 10 Apr 2009 Posts: 7

Alright I have been searching around like crazy and I think I have settled on the 09 LF PS3 board. Also, I am thinking about going with the LF Watson closed toe bindings.

I want to get the 07 or 08 bindings to save some money but will they fit the 09 board with no problem or will I need a compatibility kit to make them fit?

So what do you guys think? Is this setup gonna work for me?

HHI Dave · Posted: Apr 13, 2009 1:57 pm Post subject:

Hey Catgut, welcome to WB.com

I don't think you can go wrong with the PS3 141 and a set of Watson closed toes.

I've been riding an '06 PS3 with Shane CT's for the last 2-plus years and its been a great board. Its fast and loose and relatively forgiving. And I will probably never go back to open toe bindings.

I also think that binding selection is more important than board selection. The best riding board in the world is useless if the bindings are cheapies or don't fit right. The Watson's are a solid choice.

So, like I said, pull the trigger on the PS3/Watsons and I don't think you'll regret it.

As for ropes, just make sure you have a NON stretch wakeboarding-specific rope and handle. They're usually made of Spectra though there are others As with most gear in this sport, you don't have to have the latest and greatest to have top quality. Lots of ropes and handles to be had at closeout prices. You could probably find a great deal on an '08 vs. '09 PS3 as well. I don't think anything has changed except the graphics.

Okie Boarder · Ladies Man Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 10056 City: Edmond

I would second a lot of what HHI Dave has said.

The Domains are decent bindings. I got those on my kids' board and so far they like them. I rode the LF Transits the last couple years and really liked them. I now have the LF Vantage and they are even more comfortable. I have my Transits for sale if you are interested, as well.

As far as vests, try going around to watersports shops and try stuff on. I had started with a pretty decent Body Glove vest and just went to an O'Neill Law. Trying them on is the best bet. Try to find something that fits snug but lets you move fairly easily.

I bought some of my gear from a board shop / dealer in No Cal that has consistently given me some really good prices. If you're interested in checking with them, let me know and I can steer you their way.

HHI Dave · Posted: Apr 13, 2009 2:19 pm Post subject: Re: Yet another newbie with questions

catgut · Newbie Joined: 10 Apr 2009 Posts: 7

Thanks for the welcome, this is a great site for information and thanks a ton for the replies guys. I really appreciate steering me in the right direction. I am gonna take a look for a good deal on an 08 ps3 and watson bindings. Hopefully I will find a good deal cuz boy this stuff gets expensive quick. Cant wait to get on the water!!!!

Thanks again

HHI Dave · Posted: Apr 13, 2009 2:54 pm Post subject:

catgut,

'08 Liquid Force PS3
http://www.the-house.com/wklf41ps38zz-liquidforce-wakeboards.html

'08 Liquid Force Watson CT bindings
http://www.the-house.com/wkblfwc098zz-liquid-force-bindings.html

Still a good chunk of change at over $500.00, but about $300.00 less than you'd pay for this year's model.

Also, not sure what size you need, but Boardstop has the '07 Watson's in 12-13 for $199.99
http://www.boardstop.com/product_info.php?cPath=119_155&products_id=2062

and they also have the '08 Watson's in 9-10 for $238.00
http://www.boardstop.com/product_info.php?cPath=119_155&products_id=2605

catgut · Newbie Joined: 10 Apr 2009 Posts: 7

HHI Dave,,, YOU THE MAN!!!!! Thank you!!!! Those are way better prices than I have been seeing. I need the 10-11 watsons so I got them at the-house also. Not be a complete pain in the butt, but could you give me a suggestion on a rope and handle? I looked on the-house and there are a thousand of them. I see that I need a spectra line but why are there so many different handles. My god its only a tow line. I have only used rental lines so I am pretty confused on the big differences between them all.

Thanks again!!

Okie Boarder · Ladies Man Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 10056 City: Edmond

Call Evan Noren at Salinas Valley Marine and see what he can get on his closeout list or what he has in stock. The prices I've gotten from them have consistently been better than what I can find online. I got the LF Witness board and LF Transit bindings from them for $300 shipped.

catgut · Newbie Joined: 10 Apr 2009 Posts: 7

Ok well I finally took the plunge and got the 08 PS3 with the 08 Watson Bindings and a Proline LG line and handle. I also ordered The Book. Hopefully my next post will be a video of me asking for help on my w2w.

Thanks again for all the help.

HHI Dave · Posted: Apr 13, 2009 7:47 pm Post subject:

Okie Boarder · Ladies Man Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 10056 City: Edmond

Yup, sounds like you are ready. Take some pics of the new gear then some pics and vids of you out there tearing it up.

catgut · Newbie Joined: 10 Apr 2009 Posts: 7

Will do, cant wait to get some pics up here. Very Happy

Marshall · Posted: Apr 14, 2009 10:43 am Post subject:

trevordj · Criminal Joined: 31 Mar 2009 Posts: 76

Marshall, the book is great, I got it last week and watched the first two dvds, I want to watch more but I need to work on the stuff in the first two dvds before I can. And its still not quite warm enough to do so.

pet575 · Posted: Apr 14, 2009 11:49 am Post subject:

The Book is great. I tried to ride for a couple of months and self-teach. After I got The Book, I realized how much time I had wasted. You'll love it and progress quickly if you watch Volumes 1 and 2 several times.

Also, get some hot chicks in your boat to use as ballast and post pics of them too.

catgut · Newbie Joined: 10 Apr 2009 Posts: 7

Ok the waiting is already killing me!! I checked the shipment status of all my stuff 5 times today. Argh!!! Unfortunately I am going to have to wait even longer after I get it because I board in Maine. Come on summer!!! Or come on wet/dry suit Very Happy