new from louisiana

Walterc15 · Newbie Joined: 21 Jun 2009 Posts: 42 City: Lafayette

hey everyone, just startin out, gonna order first board soon, and im lookin at the Hyperlite State series 135 package..i am 5'8 145lbs..is this a good package for a beginner?...my budget is about $400

kriggs · Posted: Jun 21, 2009 2:26 pm Post subject:

that sounds about perfect for you!

Walterc15 · Newbie Joined: 21 Jun 2009 Posts: 42 City: Lafayette

awsome, im gonna order tommorow!..hopefulyl shipping goes well and i can get on the water this weekend!

kriggs · Posted: Jun 21, 2009 3:15 pm Post subject:

where are you ordering from? maybe you can find a website near you and pay for ground and it'll get there in 2 days =O

Walterc15 · Newbie Joined: 21 Jun 2009 Posts: 42 City: Lafayette

from hyperlites website, the shipping is 3-5, usually i have luck with shipping(knock on wood)....but because of work and all i wont be able to get on the water until HOPEFULLY friday afternoon...and ive looked around from suggested websites and the hyperlite.com price is the same as the others and shipping is only $10:)...its the hyperlite state series 135 with sprint boots

kriggs · Posted: Jun 21, 2009 7:05 pm Post subject:

I suggest not ordering from the brand's website. usually the prices are ridiculous =0
try this.. http://www.buywake.com/catalog/detail/fV8BW

Walterc15 · Newbie Joined: 21 Jun 2009 Posts: 42 City: Lafayette

its the same exact price..thats what i was sayin

Walterc15 · Newbie Joined: 21 Jun 2009 Posts: 42 City: Lafayette

just ordered!!!! hoping it gets here before friday! got a weekend trip planned already!

flyingcajun13 · Criminal Joined: 14 Jul 2008 Posts: 57 City: Lake Charles

welcome. glad to see another rider from down south louisiana

JeffreyCH · Posted: Jun 22, 2009 3:10 pm Post subject:

I don't have any experience with the HL state, but after dealing with Hyperlite to replace my broken Premier I will say there are a great company that stands behind their products, and takes care of their customers. Let us know how ya like the ride, and welcome to the site.

Walterc15 · Newbie Joined: 21 Jun 2009 Posts: 42 City: Lafayette

oh if it comes in before this weekend i will have pics (maybe vids) thisweekend

Walterc15 · Newbie Joined: 21 Jun 2009 Posts: 42 City: Lafayette

ive been snowboarding every winter since i was 7, hoping i can get acclamated pretty quick, im excited to start pullin some crazy stuff, and im sure the water will be more forgiving than snow haha

JeffreyCH · Posted: Jun 22, 2009 4:23 pm Post subject:

If you got the HL state bindings as part of your package I do ride those and thy are great, a bit of a pita to get on, but once in very comfy, and secure.

As for snowboarding, I can tell you there are fundamental differences in the way you use your edges. The weight distribution is a bit different, you'll see what I'm talking about after riding some.

Walterc15 · Newbie Joined: 21 Jun 2009 Posts: 42 City: Lafayette

i got the HL sprint bindings

Walterc15 · Newbie Joined: 21 Jun 2009 Posts: 42 City: Lafayette

just ordered "the book" box set..hopefully that comes quick too!!

JeffreyCH · Posted: Jun 23, 2009 2:33 pm Post subject:

Good call man you won't regret it. Very Happy

Walterc15 · Newbie Joined: 21 Jun 2009 Posts: 42 City: Lafayette

i know, from everything ive read about it im lookin forward to it...oh and just got an emil...new baord will be here today or tommorow!

Walterc15 · Newbie Joined: 21 Jun 2009 Posts: 42 City: Lafayette

comin in this morning, got an email its on the truck in my city

kriggs · Posted: Jun 25, 2009 8:13 am Post subject:

Congrats! Last time it said that for me, i expected it to be in at 11, came at 7:30 Evil or Very Mad

Walterc15 · Newbie Joined: 21 Jun 2009 Posts: 42 City: Lafayette

yea, as long as i get it today ill be happy, i think fedex usually stops here around 3

Walterc15 · Newbie Joined: 21 Jun 2009 Posts: 42 City: Lafayette

its here!!!!

JeffreyCH · Posted: Jun 25, 2009 12:43 pm Post subject:

Sweet, time to go ride Cool

Walterc15 · Newbie Joined: 21 Jun 2009 Posts: 42 City: Lafayette

tommorow after lunch and im gone! Cool

Walterc15 · Newbie Joined: 21 Jun 2009 Posts: 42 City: Lafayette

first day out today, rode all day, almost got w2w down, about a foot short...startin to get more hieght along with distance too...i recomend the book dvd series!