looking for a wakeboard

sd_wrx_21 · Newbie Joined: 04 Nov 2004 Posts: 10

hi, i just started wakeboarding this year and i'm looking to buy one within a few months. what is the right size board for someone who's about 5'7", 175 lbs. i wear a size 9 shoe so i will also need binding sizes too.

Pat McCarthy · Posted: Nov 04, 2004 11:50 pm Post subject:

You'd be looking for a board in the 135-140 cm range. A bigger board will pop a bit better and have a softer landing. A smaller board will be more manuevarable, lighter, and have a better swing weight. If you can tell me anything about your riding style and if you have any preferred brands I could suggest some actual boards.

You can also try the Board Finder at http://www.boardstop.com/ . Just enter your info.

sd_wrx_21 · Newbie Joined: 04 Nov 2004 Posts: 10

so far out of the boards that i've riden, i like the hyperlite boards with two fins on each end. i havn't started jumping yet but hopefully will be soon within a week or two.

wakeflopper · Outlaw Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 120 City: Davis

I have an 04 era, you are my weight and shoe size, medium bindings are good for our size. I don't like to loose feeling in my feet, so smalls might be a bit tight, if you want the board, i blew my knee out last week, so I've got a 2 month old board, and i'm not going to be riding it much. Personally, I loved it because it's got great pop to it, and easy maneuverability but pretty stable if you are learning new landings ect. I've also heard that the premier has similar caracteristics, but I found it to be difficult for me to manuever. What everyone has told me is to rent demo boards for a day, find which one you are most comfortable with, and put the fee of the demo towards the purchase of a new board. goodluck.

sd_wrx_21 · Newbie Joined: 04 Nov 2004 Posts: 10

thanks for the input, i've been trying out boards lately... i found that i like the hyperlite parks line so i bought a hyperlite 138 parks biolite board yesterday. i can't wait til it gets here.

Blindside_137 · Posted: Nov 09, 2004 12:58 pm Post subject:

have you even ridden a parks, i wouldnt rule out other companies... not only hyperlite makes 2 fins on each end

Enzoborder230 · Posted: Nov 09, 2004 3:01 pm Post subject:

for beginers i wouldnt get the parks, it was my 2nd board, its really fast and has almost to much pop for learning, but as i got better i liked it

sd_wrx_21 · Newbie Joined: 04 Nov 2004 Posts: 10

really fast board and big pop?? sounds like a good board to me Very Happy

sd_wrx_21 · Newbie Joined: 04 Nov 2004 Posts: 10

really fast board and big pop?? sounds like a good board to me Very Happy

colefooter · Posted: Nov 09, 2004 7:19 pm Post subject:

sd_wrx_21, you might get out of control on a board like that though

sd_wrx_21 · Newbie Joined: 04 Nov 2004 Posts: 10

oops, i didn't mean to post twice

sd_wrx_21 · Newbie Joined: 04 Nov 2004 Posts: 10

yeah, i know.... my teachers thought i should start out with an easier board but i couldn't really edge that well with the beginner boards. and i tried out the more advanced boards and i really liked the way u could control the two finned boards.

DavidHoff · Posted: Nov 09, 2004 7:52 pm Post subject:

sd_wrx_21, If you like 2 fins, you can sell your Parks and Buy my Belmont! It has 3 fins on each end! Shocked

sd_wrx_21 · Newbie Joined: 04 Nov 2004 Posts: 10

i've riden 3 finned boards too, didn't really like them.... but i have a strong feeling that i won't be able to win this little debate.

Wakinup · Outlaw Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 121

sd_wrx_21,

It sounds like you already have your mind made up. But, if not go to your local boardshop if possible. A lot of shops will let you rent boards and apply your rental fees to the one you purchase. Think about riding a few before you decide on one. There is a lot to choose from out there.

wakejeff · Addict Joined: 22 Oct 2004 Posts: 584 City: P-Dubs

Wakinup, did you learn from exprience

Wakinup · Outlaw Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 121

wakejeff, Actually I did. I ended up buying 4 new boards in two years before I found the one I liked. If I had just rented a few first I would have saved myself the headache and a grip of cash!! Sad