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Dunimous Newbie
Joined: 04 Apr 2004 Posts: 5
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Posted: Apr 04, 2004 9:11 pm Post subject: Just starting out need some help |
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hey guys Summer is coming up and I will be getting a 17'-21' boat and my friend would like to start wakeboarding. Well I was just wondering if you guys could answer a few questions for me.... here they are
1. What kind of board should I get for starting out?
2. Where is a good site to order the board from?
3. What size should I get I am 6'2" 180 lbs. size 12 foot?
4. How should the boat be driven? (like speed for getting up and speed for crusing and stuff)
5. Whats a good wakeboarding rope or line or whatever its called?
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finkle Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 4067
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Posted: Apr 04, 2004 10:21 pm Post subject: |
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I'm only gonna answer #5 b/c I don't have time to dig into the rest.....
get a non-stretch line. sometimes called spectra <----by certain companies. I like the jacket series lines put out by accurate. Look to pay about a dollar per foot _________________
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Laptom Outlaw
Joined: 22 Nov 2003 Posts: 219 City: Eindhoven
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Posted: Apr 04, 2004 11:22 pm Post subject: |
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#1, try some boards, demo them. Don't look in to advanced boards (high $)
#2, look at the ad on this site. I had good experiences with buywake and grizzly
#3, Look at the larger boards (around 137-143). This also helps as beginner
#4, Getting up, a nice smooth transistion (less power then skiing) until cruising speed (21-23mph). In the beginning perhaps 18-20mph. Take it to a speed you like!
#5, get a non-stretch line (Spectra) and a handle of 15" wide.
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jvanick Addict
Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 892 City: Fox River, Illinois
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Posted: Apr 05, 2004 5:10 am Post subject: |
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I have to add something to your #4 question.
If you don't have a good driver that already knows how to accelerate and hold speed, you will save yourself a lot of crashes and frustration if you get Perfect Pass now.
-J |
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wesgardner Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 16 Aug 2003 Posts: 1507 City: Severna Park
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Posted: Apr 05, 2004 5:15 am Post subject: |
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HeyDunimous,
Laptom hit the high points - you might want to invest in Higher Education - they take you through the entire process of getting up, what to practice first and then on to more advanced stuff - it's a well put together instructional video.
Something like a Hyperlite Belmont (now Motive) will stand you in good sted, it's not a beginner board (you'd outgrow those too quickly) and with your height and size, the 137 on up number is good. You can also try ebay for board deals, you can also find mainlines and handles there as well. Get a Spectra mainline, NOT a cheap waterski or tubing line. Learn your basics, get switch riding down. I wouldn't concern myself with towers and pylons this season, there's plenty to keep you guys busy.
Hope this helps, oh yeah, have fun
Wes |
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Wake2wake13 Newbie
Joined: 08 Jun 2003 Posts: 6 City: the cold north east
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Posted: Apr 10, 2004 4:07 am Post subject: |
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#1 you dont need a pro board. look for something that has a nice rocker. a begginer board. the comapny i would reccomned would be O'brien because they have simple designs
#2 overtons.com has many choice at good deals
#3 its a preference you should go to the nearest porshop for help
#4 the boat needs a quick acceleration and should be driven betwwen 18-23 mph
#5 get a short one
if need more help you should get Higher Education because they taught me alot when i first started _________________ sometimes, sometimes... |
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