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Bueghly Newbie
Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Posts: 14
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Posted: Jun 19, 2010 2:34 am Post subject: need help |
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my wife got up for the first time the other day on my 142 LF trip she is only 5'11" and about 120lbs. And it pop her right up but the board looked to big for her. we are beinggers and need some help and could somebody also help with some boots for a first timer she is a size eight[/img] |
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pet575 Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 20 Jun 2006 Posts: 3630 City: Kansas City, MO
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Posted: Jun 21, 2010 7:54 am Post subject: |
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Yes, that boat is VERY large for her. Something in the 130-134 cm length would probably be better. I'd lean toward the 134 side because she is tall.
Can't recommend a specific binding, but I will say that you get what you pay for when it comes to comfort and durability. To me, comfort is the #1 thing over cost or anything else. If your bindings hurt, you can't ride as long and that means you don't progress as quickly. In my mind, it shouldn't hurt to ride-it should only hurt to fall. _________________
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Chocoholic Soul Rider
Joined: 21 Feb 2009 Posts: 363 City: Dubai
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Posted: Jun 22, 2010 6:49 pm Post subject: |
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5'11' - she's very tall! A 130-134 would be too small for her given her height., it might be a good size for her weight, but she'll find the balance off because it would be too short. I'm 5'5" and I ride a 136. I'd say a 136 at least would be a better option, because she'll also need a fairly wide stance because of those long legs - trust me one of my girlfriends is 6ft - anything smaller than that and she struggles big time.
As an aside note - and please don't take this as offence - she is extremely light for her height, not a healthy weight at all. _________________ Suck it up and get hardcore! |
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karlaa Newbie
Joined: 21 Mar 2012 Posts: 5
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Posted: Mar 22, 2012 11:21 pm Post subject: |
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go get a 134 and see if it works _________________ fha loan calculator |
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Dancingsphinx22 Newbie
Joined: 08 Aug 2007 Posts: 11
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Posted: Apr 23, 2012 2:57 pm Post subject: |
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She'd probably do well with a 134/136. If she's tall, she probably has long legs and a wide stance. So keep that in mind when looking for a board.
You could take her to a board shop, or just some sports store that sells boards like Dick's or Sports Authority, and have her stand on a board to get an idea of what fits her and her stance.
If anything, you'd want a board on the long side, instead of the short side because longer boards are easier to ride. They plane out easily, track well and make for softer landings. Just keep in mind that you don't want a board that's too big, like the 142, or else she will have a hard time maneuvering it around.
I personally like CWB Sapphire. It's easy to ride and progress on. - http://www.boardstop.com/product_info.php?cPath=26_141&products_id=4890 _________________ Yes, I love CWB stuff. No, I am not affiliated. =) |
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wakechick13 Addict
Joined: 13 Dec 2011 Posts: 918 City: Lake Lewisville, Texas
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Posted: Apr 24, 2012 4:24 am Post subject: |
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Im 5'4 and weigh about her weight and ride a 138 LF...I love it. _________________ A little part of me dies inside every time I see an $80,000 Malibu Wakesetter pulling a tuber. |
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pet575 Wakeboarder.com Freak
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Posted: Apr 24, 2012 8:12 am Post subject: |
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Thread is nearly 3 years old. _________________
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wakechick13 Addict
Joined: 13 Dec 2011 Posts: 918 City: Lake Lewisville, Texas
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Posted: Apr 24, 2012 9:43 am Post subject: |
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Lol! I didnt even realize that. _________________ A little part of me dies inside every time I see an $80,000 Malibu Wakesetter pulling a tuber. |
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Dancingsphinx22 Newbie
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Posted: Apr 24, 2012 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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Me neither!! Haha! _________________ Yes, I love CWB stuff. No, I am not affiliated. =) |
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wakechick13 Addict
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Posted: Apr 24, 2012 3:24 pm Post subject: |
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show how much we pay attention... _________________ A little part of me dies inside every time I see an $80,000 Malibu Wakesetter pulling a tuber. |
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