Board plus bindings or package?

Cryptic_Mouse · Newbie Joined: 30 Jun 2005 Posts: 5

im a noob thats learning to jump w2w and do all the begginner moves. i probably wont tell the difference between a $50 and $500 board (what is the difference anyways) so basically i need a board and bindings for under $200.

how important are good bindings? they range anywhere from $20 used ones to $400 new ones, so what is the big difference. is it imporant for me to find decent bindings or can i just buy the next set of $20 used ones that comes on ebay?

also the board, what are some good names that make boards for cheap for begginners? ive heard hydroslide, and also that they are bad quality, so does cheap always go hand in hand with bad quality.

im also thinking of selling at the end of the year, so something with good resale value would definitely be a plus.

thank you

re re · Addict Joined: 02 Jul 2004 Posts: 723

Get good bindings. LF Evo/elements for $300. That will keep you happy for a while.

WickedClimber · Outlaw Joined: 26 May 2005 Posts: 157 City: Annapolis

i have a hydroslide and it works great for me but thats cuz im not at inverts yet and not getting huge air so unless your planning on that, hey go ahead and get a hydroslide. i have a hydroslide matrix that i got at bass pro shop cuz my rents wouldnt get me anything over 80$ and i still had to pay 100$ of my own

WickedClimber · Outlaw Joined: 26 May 2005 Posts: 157 City: Annapolis

its really big for me tho... i need to save up some money to buy somethin else smaller

Cryptic_Mouse · Newbie Joined: 30 Jun 2005 Posts: 5

local shop has a CWB blade 122 with comp bindings for $200. its an 04 and in perfect condition used. the bindings fit very snug, almost too snug, but well enough for me to fit for a month. (im only using them for the next month) the board is much shorter than the internet calculater suggested for me (130-135) im 5' 5" 115 lbs so im basically maxing out the board.

it seems like a good deal however and i think i could get $120-$150 next year from selling it assuming i dont break it.

should i?

Cryptic_Mouse · Newbie Joined: 30 Jun 2005 Posts: 5

or i can get a liquid force flite for $125 shipped and get some CWB comp or other cheap bindings for about the same price. what do you think?

terriblewakeboarder · Newbie Joined: 07 Jul 2005 Posts: 4

the cheap ones are pretty much always bad quality. You need good bindings for sure. you will also tell a big difference between a 50 board and a 500 dollar board. i suggest going in the middle somewhere

DMBeer81 · Newbie Joined: 07 Feb 2005 Posts: 30 City: Stamford

I'm a newbie too and found a new 2004 Hyperlite Motive (140) with split bindings for 205 shipped. I think it's a great begginer board with good size fins to hold the water while i learn technique. I found it on the buy/sell forums.

check here and at wakeboardingmag.com's forums. There's usually something fairly cheap.

Cryptic_Mouse · Newbie Joined: 30 Jun 2005 Posts: 5

found a obrien rail 137 w/ system bindings for $205 shipped last night.

WickedClimber · Outlaw Joined: 26 May 2005 Posts: 157 City: Annapolis

tell me if you like it im the exact same specs as you 5'5'' and 115 and i need a new smaller baord

bighitbiker3 · Soul Rider Joined: 21 Jun 2005 Posts: 386 City: Seattle

The motive is a great beginner board for cheap too. My bro has one and I like to ride it sometimes. It is also very well built.

Blake · Posted: Jul 08, 2005 6:29 pm Post subject:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=47363&item=7168404602&rd=1

There is a ton of deals out there... You may also check the for sale forum here as well.