what length for my board?

delo · Newbie Joined: 31 Mar 2005 Posts: 8 City: Montreal

I was about to buy on ebay a CWB Pure board and the length is 134. On the web site, they say its for less than 170lbs. Will it really do anything if I am 178?

BelmontWake · Soul Rider Joined: 16 Mar 2005 Posts: 278

yes, too small. you need a 139+

wakerider1223 · Posted: Mar 31, 2005 7:08 pm Post subject:

I would try to find something bigger, cause if you gain weight your screwed...

wakedad1 · Addict Joined: 19 Sep 2003 Posts: 667 City: Discovery Bay

You can ride a 134 but something bigger would most likely be better. I'm 5'11" and 185 lbs. and I ride a 141. My last two boards were a 137 and 138 and I like the 141 way more. I feel like I get more pop with more board surface.

cookiemonster420nj · Criminal Joined: 18 Aug 2004 Posts: 98 City: midland park

From what i've read....you should be looking at boards that are at least 138 at minimum, i'd look more at 140, 141. I ride with someone whom is similar weight and height to you- he rides a 141-42....when he rides my 138 he swears he'll never get one that small cause he feels he is too low (feels he cannot plane high enuff on the water). When he cuts toward wake his toes ride under water and create drag. If you can try some demo boards out at a shop, this would show you. People always have different opinions, if your not too sure always try a test run.

Liquid*Force*Rider · Posted: Apr 01, 2005 7:17 pm Post subject:

Look into the Liquid Force Omega 139 with Alphas.
www.buywake.com

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

weight recomendations are ONLY recomendations. i weigh 150 and ride a 128 and a 141. no problems on either just a different feel. if you havent ridden a wakeboard before id recommend ollowing the recommendations and once you know what you like screw the recommendations.

delo · Newbie Joined: 31 Mar 2005 Posts: 8 City: Montreal

I bought a Hyperlite Era 140cm on ebay (with Era binding). It's a 2004 and got it for not too expensive, what you guys think? good buy?

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

ya its a good board and bindings.

wakerider1223 · Posted: Apr 02, 2005 9:02 am Post subject:

Definitley a good choice delo, have fun with it.

Liquid*Force*Rider · Posted: Apr 02, 2005 10:07 am Post subject:

delo, How much you pay?
You have any pics?

colefooter · Posted: Apr 02, 2005 11:12 am Post subject:

Thats a great board, the bindings are comfy too. Good deal if you got a good price

delo · Newbie Joined: 31 Mar 2005 Posts: 8 City: Montreal

i paid 299 US is that any good for bindings and board? well, i think its a good price, all I know is that I saved a lot compared to what I'd pay here in canada.

Jama · Soul Rider Joined: 17 Sep 2004 Posts: 476 City: Knoxville

delo, Yes that's an awesome deal

Jetpilot05 · Posted: Apr 06, 2005 10:56 am Post subject:

Im 6'0 and About 140-150lbs (Flying stick, I know) what board size would you suggest?

Liquid*Force*Rider · Posted: Apr 06, 2005 11:20 am Post subject:

delo, Sweet. Cool

chavez · RIP MHL 04/25/1958 - 01/11/2006

Jetpilot05, 134-140

You can go higher and lower, but this is the general range for someone of your specs.

Jetpilot05 · Posted: Apr 06, 2005 11:55 am Post subject:

Sweet. I was looking into buying the LF Team/Sphynx package and wasnt sure what size I should get. 134 it is Very Happy

chavez · RIP MHL 04/25/1958 - 01/11/2006

Jetpilot05, if there is any possible way you could demo the sizes beforehand, you should.

Jetpilot05 · Posted: Apr 06, 2005 12:28 pm Post subject:

The Ski-Club board I ride at the moment is a Jobe 134 concussion-inducer which I sometimes can feel my backfoot drag/sink in the water while riding. It might be the board or the bindings which don't like to stay tight at all. I rode a 137 Tiga whilst on vacation in Greece last season. Im caught between 134 and the 139. Is 5 inches going to make much difference? (easy now... Razz

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chavez · RIP MHL 04/25/1958 - 01/11/2006

Jetpilot05, it's 5cm not 5in, and it really depends on you. I am inclined to say no.

Jetpilot05 · Posted: Apr 06, 2005 12:42 pm Post subject:

Yes I knew that sorry. Post riding concussion fuzz hehe another heavy toeside fall. I really should invest in a helmet. Or life insurance.

If it isnt going to make a huge difference then I might go with the 134. It looks much sweeter than the 139.