136 vs 142

radjosh2 · Outlaw Joined: 20 Oct 2004 Posts: 163 City: Irving

Ok, I was wondering what the main difference would be between a 136 board and a 142? I am 5'9" 170 lb I have the Hyperlite TFD 136 biolite but was wondering if the 142 TFD boilite might be better for me. I can get up and stay up and I am going to learn to jump ASAP. Will I even notice the difference? I rode a 136 hyperlite 2002 byerly all summer and liked it. The TFD 136 is my first board. It is still new so i could exchange it if i wanted to. Thanks for ANY help

wakeboarder07 · Posted: Oct 28, 2004 2:59 pm Post subject:

Well, mainly all the difference is how big it is(i think thats the only difference Confused

), just demo a 142 and see if you like it before purchasing one.

Blindside_137 · Posted: Oct 28, 2004 5:13 pm Post subject:

im not sure why u cant get up... Confused

but a 142 definatley would make life easier, but if your adavancing to spins after jumps, your gonna wish u still had the 136 becuase its a big difference from 142

but demo is ur best option, if not i heard some website sends out boards to demo....

radjosh2 · Outlaw Joined: 20 Oct 2004 Posts: 163 City: Irving

i can get up fine and stay up...just wondering which board will be easier to learn tricks on and advancing to the next level of skill...

DavidHoff · Posted: Oct 28, 2004 6:18 pm Post subject:

I'd just stick to the 136, but If you really want to see a difference, go to your local boardshop and demo both sizes.

89 skier · Addict Joined: 30 Jun 2004 Posts: 729 City: Dallas

I think the 142 would be too big of a board for you.
I have a Belmont 141 (last years Motive) and I'm 6' 185lbs...and I could probably use a shorter board.

radjosh2 · Outlaw Joined: 20 Oct 2004 Posts: 163 City: Irving

Cool, thanks for the help everyone. i will keep the 136

Blindside_137 · Posted: Oct 29, 2004 4:13 pm Post subject:

JonFEAR · Posted: Nov 01, 2004 7:03 pm Post subject:

WELL if ur going to hit sliders the 136 would be ur best choose on the boat u would so slitely bigger not like 136 to a 142 but like 136 to a 139 or 140 boat little bigger slider little smaller

Blindside_137 · Posted: Nov 02, 2004 5:37 am Post subject:

intotheflats · Posted: Nov 19, 2004 8:48 am Post subject:

I personally like the longer boards because they feel more stable on landings and I seem to get a bit more pop due to more surface area. The only real downside is swing weight. If you are already spinning good, I would get the 142. If you are working on your spins, get the 136

Tyler Sitzes · Outlaw Joined: 17 Nov 2004 Posts: 145

I personly like smaller boards because you have more control of the board, instead of the other way around