New Board for a Fatty

dlvonada · Newbie Joined: 13 Jun 2010 Posts: 4

Hello everybody. First thanks for taking the time to read my question.

-I am new (last year) to wakeboarding, but I've been skiing all of my life. I am 24 yrs old, and I weigh 245. I love wakeboarding now, and I'd love to do wake to wakes, I would love to work getting higher with my jumps.
-I am currently using a Hyperlight Tribute 142. I enjoy it, but I feel like I land hard, my ankles and knees take a punishment for me being a fatty-Mcfatty.
-I am looking to upgrade to a better board with a softer landing. Price is no constraint for me, because I enjoy the sport.

Last week I was out on a friend's CWB Transcend (142?), and it was amazing, with a great soft landing (from what I am used to). It tracked/cut well and I was impressed with it.
Any other suggestions, or should I go with the Transcend?

thanks again!

PS -- I am stuck in Small Town, USA, so I am no where near a board shop to do any Demo work Sad

Bama_Wake · Criminal Joined: 03 Jun 2010 Posts: 77 City: Mobile

Liquid Force has a great line of boards that you should look into. I just got an 09 LF Watson and I love it. Has amazing pop, good speed, and soft landings.

dlvonada · Newbie Joined: 13 Jun 2010 Posts: 4

for some reaon I have been under the impression that Liquid Force is like a Wal-Mart brand in the wakeboard world. I am probably wrong and thinking of a different brand. I have never rode one thats for sure!

Any other suggestions for super soft landings?

JeffreyCH · Posted: Jun 17, 2010 3:29 am Post subject:

Liquid Force is a premium brand, one of the best Wink

Might be thinking of hydro slide or body glove.

I'm a heavier guy (225-230 not fat though) and I ride a 141 premier. While I do like the ride just fine I did get a chance to ride a Murray 145 last year. I'm not sure if it was the bigger board, or different shape, but that deck rode much better for me.

However, I wouldn't recommend the Murray for a beginner, not forgiving at all. I would look at decks in the 144-146 range at your size.

jmlloyd · Criminal Joined: 20 May 2010 Posts: 61

I am about your size and love my Ronix One (142). Good luck with your decision and whatever you do, get some good gear. I bought an Obrien store line board at the local sporting goods store last season and it is amazing what a little quality will do for your riding.

JL

Wakeboarder3780 · Posted: Jun 17, 2010 9:47 am Post subject:

The LF lyman AND Shane both have pretty soft landings. Get the 143 / 142 respectively. I personally prefer the ride characteristics of the Shane Wink

kartman · Posted: Jun 19, 2010 6:55 am Post subject:

i am really impressed with my new slingshot recoil 142. i to am a fatty. (215) and it lands super soft, and has incredible pop. highly recomended.

HHI Dave · Posted: Jun 19, 2010 7:57 am Post subject:

isuckatwakin · Outlaw Joined: 19 Jan 2010 Posts: 185 City: Pompano Beach

kartman · Posted: Jun 20, 2010 6:22 am Post subject:

the first day out with it was a little sketchy, but now i love it. butter soft landings if you dont land with stiff legs, and a super high boot off the wake.

dlvonada · Newbie Joined: 13 Jun 2010 Posts: 4

werner · Newbie Joined: 18 Jun 2010 Posts: 10 City: St Helens

have you looked at the LF Witness? I just picked one up after reading rave reviews. Got the 144 and its so fluid and pops like crazy. Im 260 and had no prob

HHI Dave · Posted: Jun 22, 2010 11:07 am Post subject:

OperationROL · Criminal Joined: 11 Aug 2009 Posts: 92 City: Rockford

I am 6'4", 240 lbs. I ride a Hyperlite ERA 147. I love my board. It is great int/adv. board that offers great pop and nice landings.

JeffreyCH · Posted: Jun 22, 2010 3:45 pm Post subject:

HHI Dave, Yup, Body Glove makes wakeboards.....if you want to call them that Laughing

http://www.bodyglove.com/store/products_category.php?category_id=3792

cheesewizz · Outlaw Joined: 07 Jul 2003 Posts: 231

i still have an old Body Glove neoprene vest still holding up!

jpenny0704 · Newbie Joined: 20 Apr 2009 Posts: 29 City: Boise

kartman · Posted: Jun 24, 2010 8:35 pm Post subject:

ive seen a few body glove boards online. they look cheep. wakeskates also???? i dont even think walmart would carry them. prolly the local hardware store!!!lol
and jpenny0704, your the only one who thinks im sexy. you kinda have to.....u sleep with me!