What board should I get???

bigdawg_cb · Newbie Joined: 03 Jun 2005 Posts: 4

So I figured I ask you what you guys thought I should get for a board I have had an old board for a while and haven't had a boat for about 4 years so never felt I should get a new board. I'm a newbie for the most part I can basically just jump the wake, spin a little, and do a back revert (not pretty but I can land it every now and then). I'm 6'2" 225lbs, I'm not fat just a big guy if that makes a difference, what size of board should I be looking at or what board do you recommend I look at? Anyone care to point me in the right direction? Thank you.

bigdawg_cb · Newbie Joined: 03 Jun 2005 Posts: 4

Ctipping · Posted: Jun 05, 2005 1:30 pm Post subject:

look at something bigger than a 140, with nice cushiony bindings, like the LF transits or something....Look into the Substance 142 or Omega 143

K-wood Kid · Posted: Jun 05, 2005 6:12 pm Post subject:

If your a big guy like that I suggest a big board. If you look at it guys like Darin Shapiro(5'2" or 3") rides a 140 so you should definately look at the big boards big man. Good luck in the search. Also try checking out SOS for the best deal. They hook me up all the time. I dont have their website address on me but just google it. Hunter

frostymcwake · Criminal Joined: 17 May 2005 Posts: 65 City: Tampa

I went and bought a Hydroslide Backdraft. Its my first board and I'm beginning to think its a piece of crap? What do you think? I couldnt hit sliders with it, could I? And if I did, I'd have to take my fins off, right? hehe Cool

Ctipping · Posted: Jun 05, 2005 8:48 pm Post subject:

frostymcwake, the only thing to do with a hydroslide is hit sliders with it

frostymcwake · Criminal Joined: 17 May 2005 Posts: 65 City: Tampa

well, then why does it look different than all the slider boards I've seen? Plus it has fins on it. I should just take them off, huh? Plus the first Hydroslide Backdraft I got broke within 15 mins after I got it out on the lake. I didnt even hit anything. It must've been a defective one cuz this new one seems to be tougher but I'm kind of wary about hitting sliders. I dont want to bust the damn thing. Cool

frostymcwake · Criminal Joined: 17 May 2005 Posts: 65 City: Tampa

Hey, Ctipping, by the way, you say a Hydroslide is only good for hitting sliders. Do you say that becuz it is a good board for sliding...or cuz its a crappy board and I shld just beat it up??? Can it take the abuse??? Cool

SkyHighCoaster · Criminal Joined: 01 Aug 2004 Posts: 80 City: Oklahoma City

To your first qestion. First pick out a few boards you like (140cm+ for u) and go to your local shop and demo if u can. Thats my best advise

ballywho · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 05 Feb 2005 Posts: 1725

Enzoborder230 · Posted: Jun 07, 2005 2:57 pm Post subject:

i think you should get a parks board, and parks bindings, and go ahead and get an x star

frostymcwake · Criminal Joined: 17 May 2005 Posts: 65 City: Tampa

Enzoborder230, yea...me too.

cezza · Posted: Jun 07, 2005 8:22 pm Post subject:

Ctipping, haha you love your LF eh? have you used it much? i saw the picture of your board on a thread you started and then it got into a huge arguement then they took it off the forums coz it was getting to nasty haha.

go hyperlite premier...good all round board from begginers to pros. well its not so much a begginers board but i think its ok to learn on Very Happy

Ctipping · Posted: Jun 07, 2005 8:59 pm Post subject:

cezza, I loves me some LF. Its so awesome....my most favouritest grammer untastic setup ever....ples I got this really fat kid I know up on it.

cezza · Posted: Jun 08, 2005 12:15 pm Post subject:

Ctipping, its all good getting fat people up Laughing