belmont 131

wviveen · Addict Joined: 03 Mar 2003 Posts: 705 City: Loosdrecht

I am looking for a new board for my girlfriend.. I have received a good deal on a belmont 131 (2003) with new Era bindings (2004).

Does anybody have some experience with this board..?

I already found some good reviews on this forum about the board.
But i just want some more reviews..

Thanx in advance.!!

leslisa · Posted: Mar 10, 2004 12:47 pm Post subject:

I have a Belmont 131. It's OK, but if she is a beginner, she really needs to demo the board. I thought I really liked it at first, but now I think I like a little bit bigger board better. I bought a Ricky Gonzalez 138 this past weekend and will be trying that out.

I have hyperlite splits and spins and I like both.

I don't know why, but for me the Belmont is a little too sharp and not quite as soft landing. The girl I bought it from felt the same way. On the other hand, I definately prefer it to a lot of other boards I tried out at the same time.

Good luck. If she can demo the board, definately do that.

Lisa Very Happy

MissJade · Soul Rider Joined: 09 Jul 2003 Posts: 486 City: Austin, TX

The 131 is for a small girl. I'm 5'4" 125 lbs and found it to be really slippery when I demo-ed. I ride the Belmont 136 and it treats me real good Very Happy

adela · Soul Rider Joined: 03 Mar 2003 Posts: 270

I have the 131 - I like it but it is much heavier than others' boards that are longer - not sure why? Anyways, I really haven't compared it to other boards so I really have no idea if there are other things out there I would like better...

WetChick19 · Posted: Mar 10, 2004 3:51 pm Post subject:

I have a premier 135, and an essence 131, the essence is nailed to my wall if thats any indication on how good it is. I'm 5'4'' 120 and I love my 135, longer is better, nuff said.

wviveen · Addict Joined: 03 Mar 2003 Posts: 705 City: Loosdrecht

Last year she used a LF trip 128, and really liked that board.
This will be her second year of "real" wakeboarding and she is just starting to like it. To demo boards around here is really difficult (read impossible). So i think i will take the change that we maybe next year have to upgrade.

Thanx for all of your advice so far. Very Happy

wviveen · Addict Joined: 03 Mar 2003 Posts: 705 City: Loosdrecht

I have purchased the board for her.. And she loved it..!!

Here is a picture of the board..!

Thanks for all your advice..

We were supposed to go boarding today for the first time, but the weather was not cooperating Sad

leslisa · Posted: Mar 15, 2004 9:36 am Post subject:

Nice set up!

Isn't that always the way? I've had my board for a week now and not been able to go out yet. This weekend is it though. I feel it in my bones. Lake Mary Jane here I come.

Lisa Very Happy

riverfreak · Posted: Mar 29, 2004 7:04 am Post subject:

I would stick with the trip over the belmont.......maybe I should try a new one.....I rode a 00' model, but they have changed with the multi fin set up........I gotta have a really loose board

Joy Allen · Newbie Joined: 22 Feb 2004 Posts: 18 City: Indianapolis

Okay...let me tell you I have been riding for 3 years. I am 5'1 and weigh 100 pounds. My boyfriend bought me an Obrien Siren for a beginner board..great beginner board by the way. But then I grew up. I just bought the Belmont 131 in Feb. rode it last weekend in the choppiest water you CAN'T imagine and slapped about 1000 rollers. IT IS THE BEST BOARD! I had such control, got bigger air, landed switch, LOVED IT, LOVED IT...SOOO recommend it!! Good Luck! Hey, make sure you buy some washers for the fins though, first time, mine loosened up quite a bit. I took some plastic washers off my old siren and hooked it up.

Joy Allen · Newbie Joined: 22 Feb 2004 Posts: 18 City: Indianapolis

Head over shoulders, shoulders over knees, knees over toes

emorider · Criminal Joined: 09 Jun 2004 Posts: 80 City: lewisville

where did you get that board at?
and did it come in a package deal or soemthing

wviveen · Addict Joined: 03 Mar 2003 Posts: 705 City: Loosdrecht

I live in hollland, so mentioning the store wont help you much probably.
It was a package deal, the board was from 03 and the bindings were new.
Now i bought it at around 75 % of the new price..

Overhere a new board and bindings wil cost you around $750 and i bought this
one for $500.

She is riding it now for some time already and she really loves it !
i could suggest it to everyone..

emorider · Criminal Joined: 09 Jun 2004 Posts: 80 City: lewisville

ok..thanks