138 or 142 ?

banksy_11 · Posted: Aug 19, 2011 1:34 am Post subject: 138 or 142 ?

hi guys,

i just need some advice, i'm planning to get my new board very soon and i'm not sure what size to take, 138 or 142.
I'm about 6'2 and 80kg, im planning to use the board on cable park but also behind the boat..

what do you suggest?

thanks in advance Smile

GnarShredd · Posted: Aug 19, 2011 4:56 am Post subject:

You're kind of in the middle of those two sizes, you won't have room to grow in the 138. I was about your same size a little while back and I always rode sizes around 142.

STANG KILLA SS · Posted: Aug 19, 2011 4:59 am Post subject:

get the 142. at your height you will need the added stance options.
plus the added surface area of the 142 will help you at the slower cable park speeds.

FlatH20 · Outlaw Joined: 12 Oct 2009 Posts: 167

Ditto the 142 comments

erikneufeld · Criminal Joined: 27 Aug 2010 Posts: 72

im almost the exact same size and i bought a 142 and didnt like how long it was, it manouvered like a cruise ship, so i shaved it down to a 138 and i'm much happier with it now

da Liks · Addict Joined: 22 Aug 2010 Posts: 594

erikneufeld · Criminal Joined: 27 Aug 2010 Posts: 72

^^ yeah i honestly wouldn't even be opposed to a 136, the shorter board just responds so much faster and you can just play around so much more

b33nine · Soul Rider Joined: 04 Sep 2008 Posts: 311 City: Salem-ish

I think for me it would depend on the size of the wake you're normally riding. If it's big and aggressive I'd definitely be on the 142. If it's something that isn't monstrous I wouldn't shy away from the smaller board.

Board size is very much personal preference though, so keep that in mind.

shaggyboarder · Posted: Aug 20, 2011 9:08 am Post subject:

with your height 142 for sure.

LFADAM · Posted: Aug 20, 2011 11:11 am Post subject:

Depends on your preference. I rode a 141 when I was about 70kg but now I am around 90 kg and my last 2 boards have been 139. I like to spin a lot so I liked having a smaller board, although Im thinking Ill probably go back to 141/142 for my next board for a little more pop/stability since I have gained a few pounds and my current 139 feels a little short. Id go 142 unless you like spinning/lots of surface stuff (sliding your board around and pressing etc) 142 will have more stability/pop and would probably be better in choppy water.