A quick question for someone with experience...

mn_vtec · Criminal Joined: 08 Apr 2004 Posts: 66 City: Fargo

So I was all set on buying the 04 Parks 143 (bio), but figured I would check with everyone here first. Is the 143 too big - should I get te 138 instead? I am about 5'10" 180 lbs. I like huge airs which is why I was leaning towards the 143. Also, the wake I ride is nothing special so I need all the help I can get. Thanks in advance for your input.

P.S. I am planning on buying the 04 Nice PRS1s. Any feedback on these would be sweet too!

Peace-

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mn_vtec · Criminal Joined: 08 Apr 2004 Posts: 66 City: Fargo

Thanks. That's what I was starting to think, too. Anyone else have some input?

chavez · RIP MHL 04/25/1958 - 01/11/2006

mn_vtec, Parks is a good board with tons of pop - but it is super agressive and can be too much for some riders. There are others out there with a less agressive rocker and are less agressive cutting - before I got a smokin deal on my Premier I was all set to buy a Substance 138. The Substance rides a lot less agressive when cutting but still has tons of pop.

mn_vtec · Criminal Joined: 08 Apr 2004 Posts: 66 City: Fargo

chavez-y-chavez,

mn_vtec · Criminal Joined: 08 Apr 2004 Posts: 66 City: Fargo

chavez-y-chavez, I'm not too worried about the agressivness of the board. I'm not a newb to wakeboarding - but I've been riding my 137 O'brien for 3 years now and want to upgrade. I was just curious about everyone elses opions on here as I think the 138 would be fine, but some of my friends say I should go larger with the 143 since I weigh 180 lbs. I do want huge pop so that is why I am curious if I should go bigger; however, I also want to be able to throw the board around in the air once I get up there. Thanks for the input.

mn_vtec · Criminal Joined: 08 Apr 2004 Posts: 66 City: Fargo

How about the Gator Ricky G 138? Anyone have experience with that board?

BurkeViper · Posted: Apr 13, 2004 2:33 pm Post subject:

mn_vtec, give us a list of what you are looking at or what exactly you're looking for; it'll help us to better help u

mn_vtec · Criminal Joined: 08 Apr 2004 Posts: 66 City: Fargo

Ok, here goes. I am looking for a board with huge pop - that is the main thing. I was set on buying the Parks 143 but have been looking on here and keep getting new ideas. I know hyperlite makes a great board, but I'm not going to buy a board just for the name (which is why I don't own a Burton snowboard). Anway, I am picking between two boards as of right now. I can get either for about the same price (the Gator is 10 dollars more).

Hyperlite Parks 138
Gator Ricky G 138

Both claim to have huge pop. I know the Hyperlite would be a lot more aggressive and has the abrubt 3 stage so you need to hit the wake right. The wake on our boat isn't the greatest and I've been wakeboarding for about 4 years now but have never really looked into the top of the line boards. I am currently riding a 137 O'brien Shifty which doesn't have much pop, with a continous rocker and a smooth ride. I would like a more agressive board then this. One more thing, I did notice the Gator weighed only 5.5 lbs and if what I read was right, the Parks weighs about 9? (the 143 that is) I stand about 5'10'' and 180 lbs. All input/suggestions is greatly appreciated. Sorry for all the posts. This is a great forum.

Trav

anarchy99 · Addict Joined: 14 Jan 2003 Posts: 616 City: tacoma

the rickg might be to small for u cause its really a 136. im 6 foot maybe a inche shorter and weight 160 and i ride the 136 belmont so i dont know its all up to u .GO DEMO

Jet · Posted: May 02, 2004 7:24 pm Post subject:

mn vtec. Go for it! THE PARKS IS NOT TO AGGRESSIVE. If you were buying a motorcycle i would say start with a 600 but wakeboarding is not that dangerous. Start with the big boy! I rode a continous rocker Blindside DV8 for 2-years then bought the Parks and the bindings. WOW! What a difference. I instantly enjoyed the ride and was wake2wake by the end of the day. When in dought, do what NIKE say's "Just Do It!! Jet

colefooter · Posted: May 11, 2004 2:32 pm Post subject:

Well my advice is go with whatever is similar to a board you had before that, if you didnt like that board then go bigger if it seemed like it needed to be bigger

rybassett17 · Addict Joined: 11 May 2004 Posts: 562 City: Cadillac

I would say the 143 but thats just what I would ride and I'am about the same size I just make 6 foot and I really like it long

WakeTech · Addict Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 949 City: Edmonton

mn_vtec,

I'm 5'11" and 175 lbs and I ride the 138, no complaints here.

wtbamoomba · Addict Joined: 10 Sep 2003 Posts: 808 City: raleigh

i am 6'4 and 188 and i ride a 143, its a TAD bit big, and can be a little slow initiating spins, but once you start it the thing just carries its own momentum so it makes up for it..... if you have any chance to demo thats what i would do, justt keep in mind that you are at the MINIMUM weight that hyperlite reccomends for a 143, i would go for a 138...unless you plan on putting on 20 pounds over the summer... hehe

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