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kys Newbie
Joined: 13 May 2004 Posts: 2
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Posted: May 14, 2004 1:00 am Post subject: Advise on new girls board and bindings |
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Hi there,
Just a quick question ... I am looking to buy my first board and bindings .... I am 5'7 and weigh 60 kg ... I am an x snowboard instructor and have been wakeboarding for a little while now ... I am doing wake - wake 180s and want to progress .... Any ideas ????
Thanks for any advise you may have.
Smiles from Sweden
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WakeBoarder44 Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Posts: 1107
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Posted: May 14, 2004 1:50 am Post subject: |
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If possible, try some different boards
most of the stores has trial boards (try before you buy)
have fun _________________ * riding finless teaches you to get your edge down properly, when you do it with fins, you'll be able to cut like OJ Simpson
* Hesitation leads to pain! |
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wesgardner Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 16 Aug 2003 Posts: 1507 City: Severna Park
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Posted: May 14, 2004 4:38 am Post subject: |
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Hey kys,
I think you'll get alotta "milage" out of something like Hype's Motive...there are other good boards to be sure so if you can, ride as many as possible....if you want "female specific" graphics, it limits your choice a bit...maybe look at Nice's Scarecrow or Hype's Belmont for bindings, once again there are certainly other companies making very good products, do you have access to a shop where you can try stuff? I'm sure you know from snowboarding, bindings are like shoes, some will fit you better than others...
Good luck, what's the water temperature there?
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colefooter Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 22 Jun 2003 Posts: 3925 City: Fairborn, OH.
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Posted: May 14, 2004 5:53 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah , try to test some boards in bindings because everyone is different. How are you doing on the 180s? Good luck |
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Nanistia Outlaw
Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 134 City: Orlando
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Posted: May 14, 2004 6:15 pm Post subject: |
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If you want Female graphics try out the Obrian Vixen, which is the same shape (board) as the 03 Cobe. Its a great board! |
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kys Newbie
Joined: 13 May 2004 Posts: 2
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Posted: May 16, 2004 10:32 am Post subject: |
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THANKS for the advise ....
Any ideas on what size ???? Where i live there are no shops that allow you to ride boards before you decide .... 134 was mentioned ?????? Does that sound good ??
Big smiles
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Nanistia Outlaw
Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 134 City: Orlando
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Posted: May 16, 2004 1:31 pm Post subject: |
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The Obrien Vixen is a 137, which is the size board you should probably ride anyway. |
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Kimi Newbie
Joined: 18 May 2004 Posts: 8 City: Salem
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Posted: May 18, 2004 5:42 pm Post subject: |
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I just got the blindside girl board with the flower graphics on it, does ne1 know if it's ne good? |
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MojoPin Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 26 Jul 2003 Posts: 1874 City: Sweden
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Posted: May 18, 2004 6:00 pm Post subject: |
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Hej Kylie från sverige:)
Var i sverige bor du? _________________ WB.com will never be the same... You will never be forgotten Leggester.
http://www.myspace.com/mauiwake |
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Flying Tiger Criminal
Joined: 17 May 2004 Posts: 70
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Posted: May 18, 2004 11:28 pm Post subject: |
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Stay with a quality board built from one of the big three.
The 3 major board builders also make a a lower cost line that is excellent too.
The bargain boards from places like Wall Mart usually aren't all that much cheaper,, and will break very easily.
Usually the boot/binding fasteners seperating/breaking away from the board.
My girls ride Hyperlites, never any trouble.
If you can handle the cost (pun intended), a good tow handle that doesnt require gloves is an excellent addition to your wakeboard stuff.
I took me years to get the nerve to spend the $$ on one,, and the kids love it.
_________________ WWW.battlesangel.com
Tige' 22iR / Lots of Hyperlites / Phat Buddie |
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boarditup Addict
Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 731 City: Allendale, MI
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Kimi Newbie
Joined: 18 May 2004 Posts: 8 City: Salem
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Posted: May 21, 2004 4:22 pm Post subject: |
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good deal, thanks for the info |
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elyse Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 01 May 2004 Posts: 1261 City: Indianapolis
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Mazzam01 Soul Rider
Joined: 01 Apr 2004 Posts: 296
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Posted: May 22, 2004 8:25 am Post subject: |
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you don't ahve to go with a womens board. I got a LF Trip and it rocks! |
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