confused on board sizes

[jayray27]

Im new to the wakeboarding sport. I have been looking at the different board types and im thinking on going with the ronix frontier. The only thing that is confusing is the size boards. I know it goes by weight and size so what would I be looking for if im 5'6 160? I get a range from 130 to 140. Want a good trick board to work with.

[HHI Dave]

Board manufacturers generally give a weight range for each of their various board sizes. While you don't necessarily HAVE to stay in the range, it would probably be in your best interest to do so. At 160 lbs you will probably want something in the 137 to 140 range. Again, just a guideline, but a 130 would almost certainly be too small.

And as always, I'll add that binding selection is more important than board selection. Buy a good quality, proper fitting set of boots or else it won't matter what board you buy.

[jayray27]

would you go with a package deal when buying or would u buy seperate to get better binding.

[HHI Dave]

I guess that would depend on my budget. There are some decent package deals to be had if you shop around. What's your setup price range?

[jayray27]

400. one package I was looking at started at 349.00 for the ronix frontier. The other was a ronix vault 390.00. If I have to spend more for something better id rather save and buy a better board and binding package. Comfort and light weight I would think is better.

[HHI Dave]

Hmmm....$400.00? Ok. Here's what I'd buy.

'08 LF Transits



'08 LF Substance Grind 138



Comes out to $439.90 shipped AND they throw in a free pair of Skull Candy headphones.

[flixmaster]

Most of the board companies have board packages in the $299, $350, $399 and $500. In your price range you can get the Kink, Pure, PS3, Groove, or Forefront. At that price range there are not many package setups that are not in your price range.

[jayray27]

thats not bad for that set. I going to check that out. thanks