find me a board please!!!!

bteat88 · Newbie Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Posts: 38 City: athens

if you have the time.....can someone find me a complete board thats ready to ride......im 15 years old, 5' 8", 135 lbs, 9.5 shoe size. i dont know what to look for. iv never been wakeboarding in my life. i skateboard pretty well(i can ollie perfect and high). i am also a great slolem skier. so please help me if you can.

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aloharodeo · Posted: Jul 28, 2004 2:19 pm Post subject:

you want a board that's 135-139cm, there's some pretty good completes on ebay right now. It's really best to demo a few boards before you decide on one, if you have a shop near you ask them about demos, take out a few in that size range and see which you like the best.

show_boy08 · Criminal Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Posts: 93 City: Cedar Falls

i dont know, i think demos are a waste of time. but i do knoow where there are some good deals. ill pm and email ya.

noneya · Addict Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 796 City: Roxboro, NC

Demo, if you happened to get a good one w/out it you were lucky, there are different shapes for a reason. Bindings are even more of a personal preference than the boards. Plus you build up credit for when you buy so why not?

aloharodeo · Posted: Jul 29, 2004 7:57 am Post subject:

yeah, like noneya said you have to be lucky to get a board that really suits you without demoing first. It's worth it to demo, if you don't you could end up with a board you totaly hate, or can't progress with, then you're either stuck with it or end up shelling out more ca-ching for another one. Same goes for the bindings.

ridehatzic · Posted: Jul 29, 2004 8:14 am Post subject:

Don't get anything too agressive yet either. When they say you should start with a beginner board they arent saying it just because. It teaches you the feel

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

get like a 134-136, im 5'9 155 and i have a 134 and i love it. I would think a 139 would be too big for you, i mean not so big its going to make a huge difference but i would think youd want to go for like a 134-136. And since your just beginning look on like buywake.com or wakeside.com or boardersparadise.com all of those places have set ups that are allready put together that are relatively cheap. Once you get better you can upgrade. Demo'in is the way to go though, but if you dont have time and dont really care and just want a cheap board to get you started check out some of those sites, in like the clearance sections and complete setup sections and areas like that.

RhondaStarr · Newbie Joined: 11 Jul 2004 Posts: 21 City: Seattle Area

Hey what I would do personally is go to a shop. There is bound to be a shop somewhere around you. Its really nice to go and talk to people in person and they'll tell you all about the boards and what you probably need and stuff, then you try on bindings and whatnot to see what you like. Have fun!

bteat88 · Newbie Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Posts: 38 City: athens

what should i look for when im demoing a board or bindings?

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

Just make sure you are very comfortable in the board and bindings, at first the bindings will be sort of uncomfortable regardless because you havent worn them in but you will still be able to tell what you like and what you dont like. Just make sure the board isnt too aggresive for you and all that good stuff.

bteat88 · Newbie Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Posts: 38 City: athens

do you guys think this will be a good set for me?
http://www.the-house.com/frameset_wke.html?OVRAW=Wakeboards&OVKEY=wakeboards&OVMTC=standard

bteat88 · Newbie Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Posts: 38 City: athens

sorry about that link
.......this is it......Freemotion EXLR 134cm w/ House Mid Wrap Bindings

bteat88 · Newbie Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Posts: 38 City: athens

https://secure3.nexternal.com/shared/StoreFront/product_detail.asp?CS=thehouse1&RowID=3658&All=

that is the real link to the board

aloharodeo · Posted: Jul 29, 2004 6:04 pm Post subject:

that link is not going to work for anyone but you, and it's probably even expired for you, it was a secure page.

I don't think that's a good board for you.
1. Freemotion doesn't rank high for me.
2. 134 is small, you're only 15, you will out grow that board soon, especially since it's the absolute smallest you should go for the size you are now.

You really should demo! I can't say that enough.

But if you are absolutely set on not demoing, go with a 137, that's right in the middle of the recommened lengths for your size.

bteat88 · Newbie Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Posts: 38 City: athens

well, what about this one....i heard that obrian is really good
O'Brien Rail 137 w/ O'brien Base Bindings

aloharodeo · Posted: Jul 29, 2004 6:20 pm Post subject:

Yes, that board is a LOT better!!! I'm actually thinking about getting that one for my 2 cousins to use, one of them is about the same size as you.

I don't know much about those bindings though, but O'brien makes quality products so they can't really be bad.

bteat88 · Newbie Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Posts: 38 City: athens

the bindings that that board had said "one size fits all" so i dont know about that one. i was looking at this one too. it looks good.
O'Brien Cobe 137cm 2003 with House Mid Wrap Bindings

aloharodeo · Posted: Jul 29, 2004 6:28 pm Post subject:

one size fits all just means they are adjustable, there's a lot of bindings like that these days.

yeah, the cobe is an even better board.

bteat88 · Newbie Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Posts: 38 City: athens

well, i think im going to order the one with the adjustable bindings. you were a lot of help. thank alot. if you think i should get something else, just post.

aloharodeo · Posted: Jul 29, 2004 6:33 pm Post subject:

you're welcome. I think that's a good choice.

Chad H · Posted: Jul 29, 2004 8:25 pm Post subject:

I might go with some other bindings. Maybe some hyperlite if you ever really get into it you will prolly break those bindings

aloharodeo · Posted: Jul 29, 2004 8:26 pm Post subject:

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

Im sure the HL bindings are better than those other ones hes planning on getting tho. I have LF sphynx which i love but are prob a lil too pricy for a person whos just beginning. He could use the ones he ordered for a while but eventually he'll want to get new ones and most likely a new board too.