What size of board and type should I get need help?

perillo34 · Newbie Joined: 23 Mar 2004 Posts: 3

I am about 5'9" but stacked around 190 with some beef. I have been contemplating between a 136 and 140. I am an intermediate rider who is looking for a board to advance his skills. I like to cut hard go big, but need something light to throw around. I have been looking into the 140 CWB Pordigy, and a 140 2002 Premier DNA. Any tips would be great, my Rusty board from 5 years ago just really isnt doing it for me any more, its to big and heavy.
THanks

03Belmont · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 19 Aug 2003 Posts: 4656

I would say go with something around 136 - 138 in size

perillo34 · Newbie Joined: 23 Mar 2004 Posts: 3

You think 136 and 138, how would you compare the two sizes, does it track better the bigger, or slip more the smaller, just curious I will probably go with the smaller.

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

The bigger the board the softer the landings in general. Also, the smaller the board the lighter and easier to spin/throw around. With a larger board you are more on top of the water so you can pop off it easier. With a smaller board you might need to go a little faster to plane out. I have the same question though, too. Although I'm beginning to think that it's all about personal preference. Another thing - would 2 cm really matter that much? That's about an inch - or a half inch on either side of your foot. It might a little - but I don't really know. I'm sure a 138 or 140 would do great.