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Joks Newbie
Joined: 21 Jan 2004 Posts: 8
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Posted: Jan 21, 2004 10:27 pm Post subject: Board Recommendation |
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I'm looking to purchase a board. I'm a beginner with a little bit of experience and would like to get my own board to get going. I am looking at both Hyperlite and Liquid Force. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time. |
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itch Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 01 Jul 2003 Posts: 2563 City: m m m itch igan
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Posted: Jan 22, 2004 4:29 am Post subject: |
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First thing is don't limit yourself by company. What size are you ? Height? Wieght?
What do you ride behind? Second thing is demo anything you want. Thats the true and only way to find out.
ITCH
GATOR BOARDS _________________ I would kill my Rabi with a pork chop to sleep with your sister! |
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Wicked Bite Outlaw
Joined: 18 Jan 2003 Posts: 115 City: Germantown
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Posted: Jan 22, 2004 8:08 am Post subject: |
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As you know Hyperlite and Liquid Force stand out as the top brands of boards. Personly I ride a Liquid Force Helix 136 (the finless model), and i love it. I am 5'9"-5'10" what you need to discover is you riding style, and your riding goals. My board is an advaced board and I learded on it and won't ride anything else. I can hit sliders as well as keep an awsome edge. Some people don't like my board because you loose stability when not on an edge, and landings if not executed right can be slippery.
Like Itch said to help you we need you height and weight, and you rideing style would be nice too. |
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wesgardner Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 16 Aug 2003 Posts: 1507 City: Severna Park
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Posted: Jan 22, 2004 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Joks,
itch hit it right on the head...all the board makers publish weight/height/ suggested board length charts but they are just that, suggestions...rocker type and degree, fin size and "feel" are something you're going to have to figure out by demo'ing boards (if you can)...alotta shops do this and apply the rent towards an eventual purchase....go out and meet people and ride their boards see what you think...there's alotta info here that you can get to with the SEARCH function...the Feb. issue of WakeBoarding has a pretty good compilation of boards and bindings but once again - it's just a chart...but it does give you the stats on alotta boards.
good luck
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Joks Newbie
Joined: 21 Jan 2004 Posts: 8
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Posted: Jan 22, 2004 7:50 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks guys. I'm 6'1, 255, and ski behind a Malibu Sunsetter, or a Mastercraft. I didn't know if there were any recos on rocker or edge or anything like that. I've seen the size charts, and know I need a longer board, but beyond that I'll have to just try some boards and see what I like I guess. I've tried shorter boards and had no luck with them whatsoever. |
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pooser Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 4738
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Posted: Jan 22, 2004 9:01 pm Post subject: |
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look at all boards 140+ and see which ones you like out of those. try to demo, rent, borrow as many boards as possible. |
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DaveBrowning Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 25 Jan 2003 Posts: 2666 City: The 'boro
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Posted: Jan 23, 2004 6:08 am Post subject: |
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I would suggest a CWB Sol. They're fairly inexpensive and good learner board. _________________ If my above post offends you in any way, simply ignore it. If you do not know how to ignore it, complain to me in a PM and I will show you how. |
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MissJade Soul Rider
Joined: 09 Jul 2003 Posts: 486 City: Austin, TX
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Posted: Jan 23, 2004 11:35 am Post subject: |
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A great user-friendly all-around board is the Hyperlite Belmont. It's an '03 board, so you can find them for cheap nowadays. It'll last you way beyond the beginner level. I'm still using mine and I love it. |
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seedickride Criminal
Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 97 City: Munich, ND
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Posted: Jan 23, 2004 2:19 pm Post subject: |
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I agree with everyone that's responded that demoing is your best bet to find the perfect board for you. A good board/binding option in addition to those mentioned would be a Liquid Force Trip 143 with the new Alpha bindings. It's a really good all-around board for beginners on up. The nice thing is that it's available as a package for $399. Let me know if you have any questions. _________________ Mike Dick
See Dick Ride Wakeboards
www.seedickride.com
(701)682-5515
mike@seedickride.com |
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kennethl Addict
Joined: 08 Aug 2003 Posts: 635 City: Champaign
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Posted: Jan 30, 2004 7:09 am Post subject: |
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I'll second Miss Jade's reccomendation. The Belmont is very stable, forgiving and predictable in terms of pop, spin, landings IMO. The HL Premier also might be a good board for you to test as well. |
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jumalian Ladies Man
Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 7625 City: san diego
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Posted: Jan 30, 2004 1:11 pm Post subject: |
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The best thing to do is demo. We can all suggest this board and that board, but in actuality, what may work for us, may not work for you.
So, make a list of boards that people suggest. Go to your local shop and demo. Most shops apply what you spend on demos towards the purchase of a new board.
Some boards to add to your list:
'04 DoubleUP Nelson 141
'04 DoubleUP Antidote 140
'04 DoubleUP Summit 142
'04 Blindside McKee 141
'04 Blindside Assassin 142
'04 Hyperlite Era 140
'04 Liquid Force Balance 143
'04 CWB Absolute 141 _________________ my demo reel
DPC Films
Aubs wrote: | I'm thinking some island. And Alaska is not a choice. |
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Boardergirl Criminal
Joined: 30 Jan 2004 Posts: 53 City: The Hamptons
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Posted: Jan 30, 2004 1:49 pm Post subject: |
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Hey guys..I am trying to see what kind of board is the best..I have a good one right now, but I am thinking about upgrading..What do you think would be a good board? _________________ Hott guys, water, and sand..that's all you need for fun..But you gotta give my wakeboard too! |
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jumalian Ladies Man
Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 7625 City: san diego
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Posted: Jan 30, 2004 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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jumalian wrote: | The best thing to do is demo. We can all suggest this board and that board, but in actuality, what may work for us, may not work for you.
So, make a list of boards that people suggest. Go to your local shop and demo. Most shops apply what you spend on demos towards the purchase of a new board.
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_________________ my demo reel
DPC Films
Aubs wrote: | I'm thinking some island. And Alaska is not a choice. |
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Boardergirl Criminal
Joined: 30 Jan 2004 Posts: 53 City: The Hamptons
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Posted: Jan 30, 2004 3:26 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the advice..I will try that! _________________ Hott guys, water, and sand..that's all you need for fun..But you gotta give my wakeboard too! |
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NorCalStud686 Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 18 Nov 2003 Posts: 1410 City: Nor*Cali-Forn-i-a
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Posted: Jan 31, 2004 7:03 pm Post subject: |
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I started out on a premier, i always thought it was a good board, i still have my old one. i personally favor the 02's myself. _________________ Religion. The poor man's alternative to expensive sports and sporting events. - Dave W |
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HyperRash Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 07 Dec 2003 Posts: 1065 City: Reno
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Posted: Feb 16, 2004 10:04 pm Post subject: |
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this is a good board |
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Boarder4Life3780 Soul Rider
Joined: 27 Oct 2003 Posts: 433 City: Seymour/La-Crosse/Minocqua
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Posted: Feb 17, 2004 12:06 pm Post subject: |
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Miss Jade stole my heart when she said the 03 Belmont _________________ Hitting the backrolls this year.. |
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03Belmont Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 19 Aug 2003 Posts: 4656
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Posted: Feb 17, 2004 12:26 pm Post subject: |
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she she just wants me 03belmont |
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HyPeRlItEcHrIs Criminal
Joined: 21 Feb 2004 Posts: 53 City: Lawrence
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Posted: Feb 25, 2004 10:42 pm Post subject: |
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i recommend 140 Motive. _________________ I LOVE TO GET HIGH! off the water. |
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x2hoss Criminal
Joined: 09 Sep 2003 Posts: 75
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Posted: Feb 26, 2004 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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I would have to suggest a HL premier or a cwb absolute. a friend of mine just got the absolute, his riding looks stable and gets nice air too. But a liquid force trip 140 something isnt a bad choice, good for the big boys, good luck _________________ yes, i work for a dealer so everything i say doesnt count |
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NorCalStud686 Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 18 Nov 2003 Posts: 1410 City: Nor*Cali-Forn-i-a
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Posted: Feb 26, 2004 7:20 pm Post subject: |
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Primier all the way baby! _________________ Religion. The poor man's alternative to expensive sports and sporting events. - Dave W |
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