Is it a Noob board or not??

MiCkLe · Newbie Joined: 08 Jun 2004 Posts: 19

How would I identify what is or isn't a board for a newbie.
I'm just getting started with wakeboarding and I am looking at the Liquid force team 134 at the moment.
I'm 112p and 5.5"

TubeNazi · Soul Rider Joined: 27 Aug 2003 Posts: 368 City: Dallas

Although I have never ridden a team or really looked into one. I hear that it is actually an intermediate/advanced board. You can always look on the internet at any number of website's board guides; they usually give some good info. Keep looking and enjoy your new board and the addiction to follow. Cool

I hope this helps.

Elevation · Posted: Jun 08, 2004 4:25 pm Post subject:

team looks like a sick board. if you ride enough you will progress and then it wont matter whether its an advanced board or not. id say get it

Wakebrad · Ladies Man Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas

Alright, noob boards are usually rounded around the edges with a large center fin. They usually have a small continuous rocker

The team is a good intermediate/advanced board. It has a large continuous rocker and 6 fins with the 2 center fins which are removable. If you ride with the fins out it will be a looser/more advanced board that makes you rely on your edges to cut. It's a good board that will allow you to progress.

hyperrider · Addict Joined: 06 Aug 2003 Posts: 613 City: Edmonton

ive never actually tried the LF team but it sounds like a really nice board. I've read alot about it and its true what the others are saying, it is an intermediate/advanced board. i dont know if this is the best to start out on, but it is doable. good luck

roundbaywakeboard · Posted: Jun 09, 2004 9:43 pm Post subject:

Get a board with rounded edges and a soft continuous rocker. If you start out learning fundamentals on an aggressivly edged board, essentially it will stunt your learning progress. You need to start small and move up. Generally I would go with any kind of starter pack from any of the big brands. Hyperlite makes some nice starter boards that come with spin bindings. However, if you choose to get board+bindings seperatly- Make sure you get good solid bindings with ALOT of ankle support....we don't want any broken ACL's Shocked

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MiCkLe · Newbie Joined: 08 Jun 2004 Posts: 19

I heard Hyperlites are quite heavy... will this be essential for a beginner?

roundbaywakeboard · Posted: Jun 10, 2004 11:45 am Post subject:

Hyperlites arent any heavier than any other brand of board- Plus a heavy board could be good for you. When you get good and get a nice light board you'll fly.

pooser · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 4738

okay it seems like people are a little confused lets see ifm i can help you guys out. okay there is no such thing as a noob int. adv. board these are just ratings given by the manufacturer similar to weight ratings : they are guidlines not rules. An advanced rider could really like what the manufacturer calls a noob board and a noob could really like an adv. board. generally noob boards have rounded rails that dont catch as easily on surface tricks, small continuous rocker, big center fin, and several other minor traits while an adv. board would have 3 stage rocker sharper edges, and smaller outer fins. when you want to buy a new board find one that you think will fit your style(the best way of doing this is by demoing but you can get a good idea by reading reviews and manufacturers descriptions but these are too often heavily biased) and your size(also you do not nee to follow manufacturers guidelines if you like a small board get a small board same for a big board).

now for weights. they are only really important when you start getting inverted. the board begins to fell heavy over your head and is harder to push around. if you are just begining you will not notice a pound or so difference.

WakeChikNikki · Soul Rider Joined: 30 Apr 2004 Posts: 264 City: Sacramento

im about to buy this board ive ridden it and im a beginner, i absolutely love it its an awesome board.

colefooter · Posted: Jun 12, 2004 9:40 am Post subject:

I don't know much about the board, but its definatly not a noob board, but still a good board.

MrDave · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jun 2004 Posts: 116

i got a Hyperlite Motive 134...its a really good board!