CWB Absolute - Sizes/Opinions

instagibb · Newbie Joined: 07 Nov 2005 Posts: 2

Hi,

I am interested in the CWB Absolute 2005 135 and 141 boards but cannot make up my mind as to which one would be best for me. I am 5'8 and weigh in at 159 pounds. I cant decide if the 135 will be too small or the 141 too big. The 135 states that the MAX weight is 170lbs and the 141 minimum weight is 150lbs upwards. I will pretty much be the sole rider of this board. But my friends may also ride this board who will vary about 15 pounds in either direction...Im not too worried about what they need, but if there is little difference for me in the sizes, I may choose the one my mates can ride also.

I have been riding around on a 139 Jobe board of a friends.

Any advice or tips in choosing between the two would be greatly appreciated. Also any opinions on the CWB absolute boards would be cool.

Stewie · Posted: Nov 09, 2005 6:44 pm Post subject:

I've never ridden an absolute, but for the sizing thing, it's just what you like to ride. I personally like to ride boards that are a little on the short side because I like the feel of them, and there isn't much swing weight, but some people who are shorter than me perfer a really long board. And vica versa. It's just your opinion.

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

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

instagibb, you still growing? If yes, 141. If no, judgement call.

Ride both if you can.

instagibb · Newbie Joined: 07 Nov 2005 Posts: 2

Hi guys thanks for your replies.

colefooter · Posted: Nov 14, 2005 1:52 pm Post subject:

Well I would have to say get the 141, simply because since you already ride a 139.. that's 2 cm more.. you won't notice a huge difference in size.

Jensen · Posted: Dec 04, 2005 1:05 am Post subject:

i'd go bigger before shorter. i ride the absolute 134, and i hate it compared to the 141 or whatever size it is. i like the bigger board because it has more surface are to make the landings softer.

surfersarah · Posted: Jan 03, 2006 4:07 pm Post subject:

I totally agree, it is your own opinion. It sucks not being able to demo (I'm in the same situation). I'm 6' and 130lbs and ride a 131. I'm thinking about going a bit bigger to a 135 or possibly a 137. Like colefooter said 2 cms isn't that much of a difference to what you are currently riding so that would be your best option, without demoing.
Sarah

Wakemaster_17 · Outlaw Joined: 25 Dec 2005 Posts: 123 City: Vicksburg

i think the absolute is to aggresive i like a more mellow board

im 6'0 160lbs and rode the 135 and thought it was to small and rode the 141 platinum and thought it was to big

Vampyre · Addict Joined: 12 Oct 2004 Posts: 622 City: Ooltewah, TN

I ride an 05 Absolute 141. I am 6'4" 225. I would say go with the 141. the landings are super soft.. it is a wider board than my old board (HL Motive 144).

Due to a manufacturer's defect, i am getting an 06 Absoulte Platinum in exchange for a little more money Very Happy

I must say, I love this board.

cdub · Newbie Joined: 20 Jan 2003 Posts: 41 City: Outer Mongolia

05 CWB decks on sale here.

http://www.buywake.com/catalog/index.lasso?cat=1&man=CWB