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Whats a good length wakeboard for me?

 
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PostPosted: Jan 04, 2004 6:09 pm    Post subject: Whats a good length wakeboard for me? Reply with quote

I'm 5'1
105 pounds


what size should I get?

Thanks!! Laughing
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PostPosted: Jan 04, 2004 6:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

anything below 131 cm
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PostPosted: Jan 04, 2004 6:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Post this in the newbie ?s fourm....

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PostPosted: Jan 04, 2004 9:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

icanboard990,
I'd say a around a 132/133.
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PostPosted: Jan 04, 2004 9:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ya depending on what feel you ar looking for a 128 to135.
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PostPosted: Jan 05, 2004 6:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

There are a couple things you need to consider when determining what size you need. First, are you still growing? If so, how long do you want this board to last? If you're growing quickly, and get a board on the small side, you'll outgrow it quickly. I'd personally recommend getting a board that isn't considered to be a "beginner" board so you don't outgrow it ability-wise pretty quickly and end up needing to get another board. For someone 105lbs, though, I'd say that you could ride a board anywhere from about a 122-132cm range. Feel free to email me direct if you'd like some more direct answers to questions you might have.
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PostPosted: Jan 06, 2004 5:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

the max id go is like a 133 if u like long boards, but if u are young and going to grow then get whatever because u will probably be buying a new board anyways
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PostPosted: Jan 07, 2004 6:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

icanboard990, i'd think 125-131cm range
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PostPosted: Jan 20, 2004 7:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

In terms of size you're covered here, but you might wanna do more research into a board before you buy it in terms of rockers, shape, and edge hold.
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PostPosted: Jan 22, 2004 2:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yup, The Monkey Ninja is right. Length is only one consideration. You also have to think about what kind of boat you ride behind and style. BUT, since you're in the newbie forum, I'm guessing that you are probably just learning. In that case, you should look for a user friendly learning board - 128-133, continuous rocker. There are some great boards from previous years that you could find really cheap : Hyperlite Belmont 131 comes to mind.
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PostPosted: Jan 28, 2004 2:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I am 5' 2" 95 lbs. and i ride a Hyperlite Juvi 131. I started last year and this board has been awesome for learning! This is the board i would recomend to someone like u or me cuz it has a very forging continous rocker, and it gets good pop aslo. Yeah and it's one of the lower end boards but it's still awesome and you can find it really cheap compared to some of the higher end boards. I only paid $300 for the board and the Spin bindings, and I know a lot of people say they're not good bindings but i think they work good.

Yeah dude good luck finding the board for you!

http://www.wakeside.com/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=W&Product_Code=hyperlite_juvi_131_wakeboards&AFFIL=positiontech&NR=1

Here's the address of the new Juvi at wakeside for $260 but i bet u could find last year's for less. The spin bindings shouldn't cost that much.

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PostPosted: Jan 28, 2004 2:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

oh sorry i was assuming ur a newbie to the sport. r u?
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PostPosted: Feb 02, 2004 8:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

yea, the juvi/fluid/vero are really solid boards to be learning on. I would definitly agree with seedickride, if you are still growing you may want a board that will last a bit longer, especially if you are a newbie...
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PostPosted: Feb 10, 2004 7:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm in this dillema too, I have been going for a while though and am growing out of my board. I have a Juvi 134 (something like that) and I'm 6'5. What's a new good length to go on, I wanna keep it somewhat short and somewhat cheap. I'm gonna go check out some of the shops around here to get some prices and stuff, but just some advice.

edit: I should add im 6'5 190 lbs and 16 so there might be room for more growing, dont know if I'm done yet.
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PostPosted: Feb 11, 2004 10:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

At your height/weight combination, I'd recommend something at least 140cm.
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PostPosted: Feb 11, 2004 11:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

trapt_boarder, yeah man 142 -143 cm
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