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newbrider02 · Newbie Joined: 23 Jul 2005 Posts: 28 City: Denver

Whats up guys and gals...I went to a friends cottage just this past week and explored the wonderful world of wakeboarding. I have been snowboarding for well..about 7 almost 8 years and i fell in love with wakeboarding instantly. I have a couple newb questions to ask...Im looking for a good board for me...I definently do not need a beginner board. I have fairly good balance and i love getting loads of air and hang time as well as huge spins. What board/binding combo would you recommend for me?

peace,
josh-

AOliver · Posted: Jul 23, 2005 12:40 pm Post subject:

Weight, Height, Etc...?

newbrider02 · Newbie Joined: 23 Jul 2005 Posts: 28 City: Denver

i weigh 170 and am 6'1...i wear a size 11-12 shoe depending on type style brand etc...

onenutwakeboarder · Newbie Joined: 08 Sep 2004 Posts: 42 City: Yakima

If I were you I would try a board between the sizes of 137 and 140(cm). I like Hyperlite boards over the other brands (although most board companys make a board that would work great for you) If you have a boardshop in your hood you should check that out...if not there are a few good online stores... my favorite are buywake.com and boardstop.com
Ohh and you should get extra large bindings (Hyperlite Murray would work well)

newbrider02 · Newbie Joined: 23 Jul 2005 Posts: 28 City: Denver

alright thanks bro...i was looking at the parks 140...ill take a look at the Murrays for bindings aswell.

Enzoborder230 · Posted: Jul 23, 2005 1:18 pm Post subject:

just because you can do that stuff in snowboarding doesnt mean youll be instantly amazing at wakeboarding, the parks is probly not a good board for a beginner,
the bindings are fine, you just want something comfortable with some support

newbrider02 · Newbie Joined: 23 Jul 2005 Posts: 28 City: Denver

alright...well i want a board that has good pop so i can get some nice air off of the wake...i was doing fairly good on the board i was riding and i beleive it was a 141 but not sure what kind...it defienently was wider than the ones ive been looking at. Why exactly would the parks not be good for me? Is it because it is too loose or is extremely responsive? How about the premier?

Enzoborder230 · Posted: Jul 23, 2005 2:01 pm Post subject:

the parks wouldnt be very good for you because it rides fast, and is harder to control when youre a beginner, the premier would be better, but its still somehwat of an advanced board. I guess it would be good for you, it pops nicely, and isnt to aggressive

newbrider02 · Newbie Joined: 23 Jul 2005 Posts: 28 City: Denver

alright thanks for the info...i think im gonna go with the premier then...hopefully i can find just a used one and go from there...i really dont want to spend a bunch of money since its my first board and all..i didnt spend a whole lot when i bought my first snowboard...but i did realize that i had to buy a more "advanced" board for me to improve my riding...and it did.

newbrider02 · Newbie Joined: 23 Jul 2005 Posts: 28 City: Denver

Ok...so i think i found the one for sure im going to go with...im on a budget and i think im getting the 04 CWB tattoo with Torq Bindings....its under 300 so i figure what the hell..been reading the reviews at wakeworld.com and they look really good for the board...but the bindings i guess tend to rip? Oh well im basiclly getting the bindings for free anyways Mr. Green

... What are your guy's opinion on the CWB boards Question

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jmac2173 · Outlaw Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Posts: 145 City: h-town

i have an 04 cwb 134 absolute and i love it. i get great pop it tracks well and the landings are really smooth not to metion i think that the graphics are prolly some of the sickest ever and if u've got the xtra $50 i'd def. drop it on the platinum version b/c i hear its even better. its a little more advanced then the tattoo but you shouldnt have a problem. evogear.com was selling em blank for only $250 but i think they're out of 141s. look around tho, u'll find a good deal. so u might wanna consider this board too.

newbrider02 · Newbie Joined: 23 Jul 2005 Posts: 28 City: Denver

Thanks man for the info...I just finished my purchase of my New 04' CWB Tattoo... I see the platinum versions are made out of Carbon fiber Exclamation

jmac2173 · Outlaw Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Posts: 145 City: h-town

good choice and good luck man