need board suggestions

dr.fowler · Criminal Joined: 24 May 2009 Posts: 55 City: Riverton

Hey all, I've been lurking here for a long time, but just recently registered. I've been riding for years and years, but only once or twice a year until just last year, when I finally got a boat for myself. I'm pretty comfortable on the board, and I can stick some W2W air, but I'm not a big trick guy, yet. The point here is that I'm looking for a new board. I want one that will not hold me back, which I think is part of my problem. I have a 3-4 year old CWB that I think is an entry level board, and an even older HO sports Soul 5 board. Both are 140 length boards

I would like a board that will really make me feel in control, but mainly one that won't feel squirmy on landings. I'm a big guy, 6'3" and 250lbs, so I definitely put some pressure down when I land. I'd also like something that will some out of the water cleanly. Am I asking for too much out of a board? I'm ready to dump some cash here, and I'm ready to move up a level. I've been searching and reading a lot, but what I'd really like to hear is some personal experience, maybe from bigger guys and what boards/shapes they've really succeeded with.

I've read good things about the Ronix Ibex (I'm leaning towards this one) and of course many of the Hyperlite and Liquid force boards, but I'd really like some specific feedback from any of you bigger guys. Thanks in advance!

JeffreyCH · Posted: May 27, 2009 8:25 am Post subject:

I'm a pretty big guy, 6' 235lbs. I ride a 141 HL premier love it. I thought I might have some problems since my board is for advanced riders, but no problems. At your size I would suggest something in the 143-145 size range. Look around at the manufacturers websites, then once you narrow down your choices, look up some reviews to see if that is what you are after.

HHI Dave · Posted: May 27, 2009 9:24 am Post subject:

6'3" 225 lbs here. I'm currently riding the '08 Liquid Force Lyman 143 and absolutely love it. Fast, loose, snappy off the wake, light weight, and verrrrry cool looking. Mr. Green

Canucked · Addict Joined: 12 Apr 2005 Posts: 873 City: Edmonton

I'm 6'4 230 and i'm on a Ronix Covin (143 I think). I've been on a premier (141) and an era (142 I think) in the past and so far the Covin has been my favorite.

Its a fast board which i think is important with a bigger/heavier dude.

A few copanies have some bigger high end boards. The Marek (146) is one i'd like to try but the price is a bit excessive.

dr.fowler · Criminal Joined: 24 May 2009 Posts: 55 City: Riverton

Thanks guys. I've looked at the Ronix Covin, is it a 3 stage rocker, or a continuous? I'll have to do some more research on the both those boards, I haven't seen the Lyman before. Keep the reviews coming!

Has anyone used a Slingshot board before?

JeffreyCH · Posted: May 27, 2009 1:29 pm Post subject:

Another thing you might want to do is sign up for Murray's pay it forward 145 board. I'm on the central list for the 145 and it's not very long. Chance to demo a pro board for just the cost of shipping, pretty sweet deal. http://www.wakeboarder.com/payitforward/

dr.fowler · Criminal Joined: 24 May 2009 Posts: 55 City: Riverton

Yeah, I signed up for that... Where do I look to see the list? I am in the west.

JeffreyCH · Posted: May 27, 2009 2:29 pm Post subject:

From the info I got, a rep should be contacting you a few weeks before the board gets there with all the info. E.T.A. who to send it on to ect.

dr.fowler · Criminal Joined: 24 May 2009 Posts: 55 City: Riverton

OK, so I think I've made up my mind. After doing a bunch of reading, and looking at reviews till my head spins, I have found a board that a lot of guys seem to really like. It's the Liquid Force Witness 144, and Evogear has some 2008 models for dirrrrt cheap. They say it's basically the same design as the Lyman, with a little more abrupt pop, which I could use, given my stature. I'm still interested in riding the Murray, and it sucks being out here in the sticks where there's no chance at all of seeing any board before I buy. Sad

such is life. Now... on to finding some boots.

brad_layin_low · Criminal Joined: 20 Apr 2009 Posts: 50 City: walnut ridge

dr.fowler i know what you mean by being in the sticks. boots is another thing i had a problem finding i found some 08 LF Shane CT boots on the-house.com for $175 plus shipping bout 2 wks ago don't how much they are now but boots made a big differnce in my riding.

Gryphon · Criminal Joined: 21 May 2009 Posts: 92 City: Hamilton