ageol' question(s) and a bit more...

[nwavant]

Ok, so now that I have been a true lurker here on the boards its time I post.

I got my first boat, nothing special but I think it will do the job.
19 Bayliner 1950 capri with the 5.0 merc. Should pull my girl, bro, and me just fine. From what I have read so far it looks like the monster tower could be a good fit or a Boss Slider to save a bit of coin and get up and out of the water faster and highter.

Now for a board for me, I have road a few times but still a beginer so looking at a Hyperlite Motive 140 (6'3" 195lbs) but Bindings/boots I am unsure about. I have found one of last years with H.O. Montra or was it the mantra? The guy at the shop said they are great bindings but I wanted to ask you all. What do you think? The only other bindings I see packaged with the motive are the Spin and no one seems to like them at all. Any other options for the price point and also stablitly?

For the lady I was thinking the Divine (5'3" 105-115-dont ask) The guy at the shop said I could just save some bucks and get a 132 Motive because the Divine is the same board diffrent grafix? Truth in that?

Last few questions is on handles, rope/line, & jackets. What should I pick up and why? Trying to stay inexpensive if you know what I'm saying.

Thanks for your time.

*No snow time to think water!

[BelmontWake]

Yes, the divine and motive are the same board, but they should cost the same anyways, they have the same MSRP.

The motive is a great board. I rode it in a 144, a lil too big for my size, but it was a nice ride, easy to pop, and tracked just right, not too tight not too loose. You can't go wrong with it.

I have never tried the spins, but my feelings are the same as yours for them. I have never heard of the montra, but in general H.O. is a sportmart brand (if you know what I mean), but would be inexpensive if thats what you're looking for.

For ropes, get something that is non-strech. If it say spectra, you're good. Don't settle for "low strech".

For a handle, I would recommend any LF handle. I wouldn't recommend carbon handles, I don't like the grip on them.

For jackets, anything USCG approved and more preferably neoprene would be best. Stay safe, always use a USCG approved.

As a side note, if you're looking for inexpensive, I would stay away from hyperlite. they are by far the most expensive company.