Help me select a board from this bunch please

VTmatt · Newbie Joined: 06 Jul 2004 Posts: 4

Well I just learned how to wakeboard this past weekend (got up on my 3rd try, I was pumped) and now I'm really into it. I'm determined to get good at this sport. I've been looking around for a board on ebay and here are a few I've come up with in my price range (about $200). Which board would you all suggest for me? I'm 6'3" and weigh 200lbs.

1) Hyperlite Belmont 141
2) Liquid Force Balance 143
3) Liquid Force Search 143
4) Hyperlite Parks DNA 143 (probly way out of my league)

Please keep in mind that I see myself progressing quickly and I'm no stranger to big air for I've done just about everything on skies and a snowboard.

Thanks in advance, this site is great, 4 days ago I knew nothing about the sport, now I'm in the market for a board. Funny how that works.

cheers,
Matt

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

i dont think you could go wrong with any of the first three. the parks is a little aggressive for your first board.

simland · Posted: Jul 06, 2004 8:21 pm Post subject:

Yea any of those. If you have snowboarded before then you should learn quickly. Pick the one that fits your $$ and don't forget bindings and a handle/rope.

colefooter · Posted: Jul 07, 2004 5:57 am Post subject:

Ive rode a belmont before, if its in good shape i would get that..... if u can get a DNA parks board in good shape, definatly get that even if you dont ride it because 200 for that is a really good price

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

All of those look really good except the Parks. That board is made for people who throw double half cabs. Its about the most agressive board out there.

I'd check into getting the Balance with Alphas. That's a great setup. Everyone has been raving about how comfey the alphas are.

The Belmont is another great board. It is a bit heavier though.

The Search is more of a beginner board. You might grow out of it faster than you'd like with the snowboard experience.

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

twitch88 · Posted: Jul 07, 2004 11:18 am Post subject:

A couple of new riders have ridden the parks for their first board out of my boat. I personally don't really care for the parks I ride it every once in a while. The very first board i rode was the belmont, it was a solid ride but just not what i wanted. you just need to ask yourself how agressive of a board you want and always demo stuff first so that you know you got what you wanted.

VTmatt · Newbie Joined: 06 Jul 2004 Posts: 4

Thanks for the replies everyone. The Parks really went up in price so it is out. What do you think about a 141 as opposed to a 143? Should I worry very much about 2 cm?

Thanks,
Matt

chaz28o · Posted: Jul 07, 2004 1:22 pm Post subject:

2 cm = 3/4" not a huge concern (IMHO)

The weight & width of the board(s) would be a bigger issue (assuming they have similar handling)

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

chaz28o, why so the weight. can you even have a aboard that feels heavy until your getting into inverts and spins.

chaz28o · Posted: Jul 07, 2004 2:40 pm Post subject:

I'm a newbee (so I may not know what I'm talking about)

We have a few wakeboards (as do some of our friends) my wakeboard (old as it is) is lighter than the others, and I can cut faster, and jump farther on mine than the other wakeboards. (friends included)

I assume that's cuz mine is lighter? It's certainly not cuz it's more radical, lol

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

the wieght of your board shouldnt effect speed and pop thats all rocker and rails. im assuming you have a continuous board and your freinds have three stage boards. continuous boards are faster and will help you go further out into the flats. have you taken into account the weight of bindings too?