140 to big?

Ocean Rider · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 24 Jun 2003 Posts: 1597

im 6 foot 1 and 130lb and ill be bigger next season but is a 140 to big for me?

Scott0 · Outlaw Joined: 29 Sep 2003 Posts: 160

i would get a 135 or 137
im 6'2" and 155 i got a 135

do u ride in the ocean?

Ocean Rider · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 24 Jun 2003 Posts: 1597

well im looking at the Era and i like the 140 better but ya i do ride in the ocean

JRock*Girl · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1340

You should get the biggest board you physically can (until you can't sink the rail anymore.) Look at SHaun Murray, he's 5'6" and rides a 138, Darin is 5"2' and rides a 142 (?). The more board you have underneath you the better.

Ocean Rider · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 24 Jun 2003 Posts: 1597

well they weight more dont they? Very Happy

Scott0 · Outlaw Joined: 29 Sep 2003 Posts: 160

what about sharks in the ocean

what kinda boat u have?

Ocean Rider · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 24 Jun 2003 Posts: 1597

i live in canada no sharks here and i got 2 boats a zodiac with a 15 horse engine and an old speed boat with a monster wake

BrtnDan · Addict Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 609

The difference in weight b/w a 135 and a 140 is extremely small. Even if the difference is like, 5 pounds (which it isnt), your still going to go up. The size of the board really will have no negative effect on the ammount of air you get, or even the speed at which you spin(unless its like, b/w a 128 and a 142). I would totally go for a bigger board, with more stable landings, and solid takeoffs any day.

Ocean Rider · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 24 Jun 2003 Posts: 1597

BrtnDan, good advice thx ill think about it

Maestro · Posted: Oct 25, 2003 2:23 pm Post subject:

Get the 140. No board is "too big" for anyone.. it's all preference...

Ocean Rider · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 24 Jun 2003 Posts: 1597

ya ive been talkin to some friends and they say go for the 135 and i think i will i like to play around with my board like just have fun so i think 135 will fit my ridin style but thx for everyones input

Maestro · Posted: Oct 25, 2003 2:32 pm Post subject:

That's cool, but you can fool around on a 140 too. I rode a 135 Era, and it was fine for me. A bit short of tip/tail length with the stance all the way out, but w/e no problem. I rode a 140 this summer and I honestly couldn't tell that much of a difference. I actually preferred the longer board, whereas I though I'd like the 135 better. But, it's your decision.

Ocean Rider · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 24 Jun 2003 Posts: 1597

cool Maestro, thx for all the input

Scott0 · Outlaw Joined: 29 Sep 2003 Posts: 160

biggest board? does it really make a difference. y does every body say to get boards that fit and stuff

toothpick · Posted: Oct 25, 2003 7:39 pm Post subject:

Good call JRock*Girl. I actually saw Shaun riding a 147 on the BWT this year. I agree with you all the way. I love bigger boards. I ride a 143 wakeboard (I wish they made trips in 147 or bigger) and a 171 snowboard. Mr. Green

projectely4 · Posted: Oct 26, 2003 4:29 am Post subject:

171 snowboard that is huge I know bigger boards isa what everyone is riding but that big.

fifeman · Outlaw Joined: 14 Jan 2003 Posts: 244

if you are only 130 pounds, stay in the 133-138 range

wake2wake · Soul Rider Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 311 City: Lexington

Ya, it's what feel's right!!!

I'm 5'8" and 145 and i ride a byerly 142!! that board really laods soft!!!

But it reacts alot slower then my friends 137!! it's just what feel right!!!

But the bigger board the heavier it is to!!! I'm thinking about going with a 137 dna

because they are liter!!

projectely4 · Posted: Oct 26, 2003 6:18 am Post subject:

if your looking at the era go with the 135. u should also look at some other boards like Liquid force substance and subjekt.

BIGMAC · Posted: Oct 26, 2003 7:57 am Post subject:

If your that tall a 135 would feel so small and will affect your stability. If you get a 135 I bet you will seriously regret it!!! Without a question get the bigger board. My friend your height was going through the same thing and he didn't listen to me. Lucky him they exchanged the board for a bigger one.