New here... Saying hi and have a few questions

mksucum · Criminal Joined: 31 May 2004 Posts: 66 City: Norman

First off hello all this is my first post and am sure glad I found this site, so much info here.

Ok I am an avid snowboarder but since I transferred colleges I am now in a warmer climate and went to the lake with my girlfriends brother which is an avid wakeboarder/wakeskater and I tried and after about an hour I got the hang of getting up and moving around on his board.

Now my question is I am 5'11" and weigh around 205, what board would be best for a HUGE beginner?

I have been looking at some nice hyperlites but almost got a nice parks but I dont know what size I need, and I think a parks is 2 hardcore for a beginner so this is where I need your expert advice?

What size and a decent to novice board would you recommend?

Also is there any place you peeps know where I can sell my snowboard to help fund my new addiction?
If anyone is intrested in my snowboard it is a 2001 libtech 163 Pacifier hardcarving freestyle with Rossi boots and bindings...

Once agian hello to all

DavidHoff · Posted: May 31, 2004 7:49 pm Post subject:

Theres plenty of beginner boards from plenty of different brands. Length-wise you could probably ride anything from a 136 and up. A parks board might be a bit too advanced for someone who had wakeboarded only once or a few times. But if you were to get one I'd go with the 138 I think it is. And if you want to sell your snowboard put it in the Classified section or ebay.

Pat McCarthy · Posted: May 31, 2004 7:50 pm Post subject:

Try out the Board Finder at http://www.boardstop.com/. It will recommend boards based on your height/weight/skill level/riding style....

Also, the Parks is probably more advanced then you need. And based on your height and weight I'd recommend something in the 139-145 cm range.

scooter · Addict Joined: 15 Jul 2003 Posts: 633

even though your not advanced right now, you do have a snowboarding background so you could catch on pretty quick. So i wouldnt buy a full out begginner board , i would go with an intermediate board that you can keep and progress with i would recommend a liquid force trip 138. just my .02
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mksucum · Criminal Joined: 31 May 2004 Posts: 66 City: Norman

ok scooter thanx, I will look into that board.

What does everyone here ride?
Is it true hyperlite is the best and that is the name you want on your tower?

That is just what my friend said, he just got a new boat, sold his moomba and got a supra ssv, man that boat is AWESOME, but I cant see spending 50K on a wakeboat...

But anyway

wesgardner · Posted: Jun 01, 2004 4:59 pm Post subject:

Hey mksucum,

Your friend must be a lucky guy....

Hyperlite is prolly the largest company in gross sales, as far as being the best, that discussion will rage on for your lifetime...

The best board is the one YOU like...

Wes

Nanistia · Outlaw Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 134 City: Orlando

mksucum · Criminal Joined: 31 May 2004 Posts: 66 City: Norman

thanx guys, right now I am considering either the Liquid trip 138 as stated above or a hyperlite Fluid 137, but I dont know, I am still reading about the diff boards and diff styles, so it can match my future riding style

MojoPin · Posted: Jun 02, 2004 1:00 am Post subject:

The trip is a really nice board.

wesgardner · Posted: Jun 02, 2004 4:42 am Post subject:

Hey mksucum,

I forgot to ask, is there a shop that demos or do you have the opportunity to demo either of the two boards you're looking at? I think others are correct in their assessment about NOT buying a beginner board - you'll outgrow it quite quickly - the trip or fluid will take you to the next level (and prolly the one beyond that)

Good luck!

Oh yeah, welcome to the group - you'll find ALOT of very skilled folks here who have opinions (Ha!) and great advice - check out all the video clips, use the search function when you can and have fun...

Wes

eklipse · Soul Rider Joined: 30 May 2004 Posts: 315 City: Ladysmith

I ride the Hyperlite Fluid 137 with a set of Hyperlite Spin bindings. I think it's a good board for a begginer but still good enough to learn a few intermediate tricks on. Good luck shopping.

mksucum · Criminal Joined: 31 May 2004 Posts: 66 City: Norman

Yea I have been using the search for questions about the boat I am trying to get next summer...

luonthesnake · Criminal Joined: 02 May 2004 Posts: 51

my height is 5'3"...and my board 143. Did I get a board to big?

Pat McCarthy · Posted: Jun 06, 2004 10:55 pm Post subject:

luonthesnake, that board is probably too big for you. Your weight also plays a factor, but you should probably be riding something like a 133-137 cm board.

Try out the Board Finder at http://www.boardstop.com/ . It will recommend boards for you based on your height, weight, and skill level.

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

hey mksucum, I ride a parks 138 biolite and i love it. I didnt learn on this board though.The trip is a nice board and so is the fluid i say the same as wes...demo if you can. When asking which board company is the best....it all depends. hyperlite is the most promoted and most known, but that doesnt make it the best. there really is no best brand. REMEMBER never say which brand you think is the best because people actually will rage on you Laughing

gobeer net · Outlaw Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Posts: 116 City: Fort Smith

howdy all,

Totally newbe here. I'm on a hyperlite vero (143) with XL bindings. I'm starting to wish i bought the fluid 137 board. I feel pretty "skatey" but i'm so new I figure its just me. oh yeah, i'm 5'11 and 185lb....any suggestions? Either way my budget is spent so i'm stuck with my board.

Also, i'm behind a bayliner with no tower. I'm catching 2-3 ft of air on a good day at the moment. I'm planning on trying 180's next but wondering if they can be done without completing a w2w. I can't seem to make it to the other side on my wake, i go up, then straight down fast. I'm hoping a tower will help out on this (but judging by the price of metal at the moment this might take a while).

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

i think maybe the 137 might have made a difference but if your still growing then the 143 was a good choice. yes 180's can be done without clearing the wake. 180's can be done from an ollie. learn them on the surface and ollie 180's before taking them to jumps i think you will find it alot easier that way. im also thinking the tower will make a difference when it comes to air. i find that when i went without and tower and then got a boat with a tower the tower helped alot. good luck

BleedingDead · Outlaw Joined: 15 Jun 2004 Posts: 110 City: Granbury

Hey man, I'm riding a fluid 137 these days, and it's pretty good. i have tried plenty of boards and that one is awesome for a beginner.

mksucum · Criminal Joined: 31 May 2004 Posts: 66 City: Norman

I am waiting on my trip to come in, but I have been learning or trying to learn on a CWB platiunum, or a new Bylery that my friends have. Its either those or my girlfriends hyperlite essence board which I am not getting on Cool

supragurl · Newbie Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Posts: 38 City: Harrah

hey now babe...there is nothing wrong with my board! maybe you should try it out, then maybe you could be as good as me Laughing