substance 134 - is it ok??

nox · Newbie Joined: 25 May 2010 Posts: 8 City: Dubai

Hi guys, same old question for you on the board selection...

I recently started wakeboarding and i would now like to have my board so i can start to know it, get use to it and improve..
I've been trying a LF substance 134 (don't know the year of that board tho).
It's this one
Is it the 06? Too old?!

I am 145 lbs and 5.8 athletic.
Is the 134 too short or OK?

I've also tried a LF 137 (don't remember which one, sorry. It is grey on the bottom with liquidforce in green and on top is white with a red and black design. If not wrong it should be this) and i felt it more stable especially on the landings but less poppy i guess.. Smile

The 134 gave me the impression of being less forgiving even while carving. 137 was smoother.

As i said i'm at the beginning, but i can do W2W HS and starting to put some grabs into it. Slowly progressing on the TS jumbs and practicing switch also ollies..

As usual your help would be a big big plus!! Cool

Thanks

/nox

nox · Newbie Joined: 25 May 2010 Posts: 8 City: Dubai

nobody!?

At least tell me if i'm saying bull$#%t about the responsiveness of the boards... or which length should be better for my body type...

JeffreyCH · Posted: Jun 03, 2010 6:47 am Post subject:

Personally I'd go for the bigger board, at 145 you are kind of on the bubble as far as size range. Pop off the wake depends on a lot of other factors, Shape of the board, rocker, fin configuration, overall surface area and weight. A continuous rocker will ride faster with less pop, while a 3-stage rides slower with more pop and is more forgiving on spins and slides.

I've never ridden either of those boards, and clicked the links but didn't really see any specs on the rocker of either one.

mucksoup · Outlaw Joined: 07 Jul 2009 Posts: 120 City: eugene

I am 160lbs and 5'11''. and I ride a 134. somtimes I feel like its to long. I have always liked short boards though. I like the board to be more agile under my feet

JeffreyCH · Posted: Jun 04, 2010 11:31 am Post subject:

mucksoup, I hear ya, some do prefer shorter boards. I've ridden a 136 and 138 and both seems real sluggish to me (I weight 225) like they were riding low in the water. I ride a 141 now, and it's ok, but after riding the Murray PIF 145 and comparing the videos, my next board will be a 145.

nox · Newbie Joined: 25 May 2010 Posts: 8 City: Dubai

So shorter should be more responsive?

I found the description for the 134 HERE

and a general description of the susbstance of 06 HERE

I'm more and more thinking about getting the substance 134 or should I go for something new as this board is from 2006??

savage3221 · Posted: Jun 08, 2010 7:01 pm Post subject:

How old are you? Are you going to continue growing? Because if you are, then the 134 might be too small because you'll outgrow it. If not, then the 134 could be just fine.

Also, the Substance is one of my most favorite boards ever. It's a great board. Good upward pop, good speed even though it is not the fastest board out there at all, great feel on the water, it's very smooth and consistent.

2006 isn't that old, I have an 04 Substance that I could still ride right now, and I rode it regularly for a long time. As long as it's a new board, then it should be in good shape, but I don't think there's gonna be a warranty right?

nox · Newbie Joined: 25 May 2010 Posts: 8 City: Dubai

I'm 29 - I wish I was still growing but I believe it's not gonna happen! lol Laughing

This board is not new but still in a good shape more or less.. i heard that the substance is a good one too..

Thanks a lot for the reply!!