which should i buy

cowboys_N_rangers · Newbie Joined: 28 Mar 2006 Posts: 2

i am 5'11 and 180 pounds

which of thease should i buy the hyperlite motive 140 or the hyperlite motive 144

tprkolbas · Outlaw Joined: 30 Dec 2005 Posts: 184 City: white lake

PMart · Outlaw Joined: 12 Apr 2006 Posts: 113

alright now how about me, i dont want to start a new post but im 5'11 and 155 and up its either a 140 or 135 board.....

DFdubTX · Newbie Joined: 21 Apr 2006 Posts: 7

PMart, go for a 137 i'm 6'0 and 155 and i ride an o'brien oasis 137...a board is easy to find for me but try finding a size 13 binding that fits comfotabely nwo theres a real challenge!

Cowboys N' Rangers, I would go for a 140 to 142 145 may be a little too big but it depends how you want to ride also. Why you like cowboys and rangers they both suck! i'm a local DFWer and I have to go for the Mav's and Stars!!

cowboys_N_rangers · Newbie Joined: 28 Mar 2006 Posts: 2

yeah I love the stars and mavs but I've always loved the cowboys and rangers

fatkidscanwakeboard · Criminal Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 56 City: Rossville

well im 180lbs Crying or Very sad

(hinces the name) and i ride a 138 Liquid Force Evo

brath5 · Outlaw Joined: 06 Jul 2004 Posts: 222 City: Winnipeg

fatkidscanwakeboard, just wondering how tall are u?...and if u can pull any tricks?...i've seen larger guys wakeboard, i think it actually makes it harder to learn mechanics to tricks. sorry for the negativity.

kevthayer · Outlaw Joined: 12 Sep 2005 Posts: 231 City: Benicia

fatkidscanwakeboard, Im 200 lbs 5'10" I ride a 143 and a 141. I can huck 3's, raleys, and can almost land front and back rols, I was just learning them at the end of last season, I will nail them this season for sure. I dont think weight has anything to do with being able to throw a trick, the understanding of how to rotate, launch and land has everything to do with it.

pilot_ryder · Posted: Apr 26, 2006 2:15 pm Post subject:

look at rusty and how huge he is and hes the sickest rider out there Mr. Green

matt.french · Newbie Joined: 26 Apr 2006 Posts: 7 City: manteca

I dont have a board right now i have tryed a few out and i like the sport and i want to buy won i have been looking at liquid force boards and i dont know what to get im 130-140 and about 5'9"- 5'10" i have been looking around and i need a board and bindings for under 300

brath5 · Outlaw Joined: 06 Jul 2004 Posts: 222 City: Winnipeg

kevthayer, i wouldn't concider u fat though...ur tall so ur around normal strong build wieght...and i'm askin fatkidscanwakeboard because if he's 180 and 5'10 or something that's not bad...i'm 5'11 160...i'm skiny so i was wonderin what he has for height n skills

matt.french · Newbie Joined: 26 Apr 2006 Posts: 7 City: manteca

i just want to know what size and type of board i should get im new to buying them i have rented them though

brath5 · Outlaw Joined: 06 Jul 2004 Posts: 222 City: Winnipeg

k sorry to side track...i'm not sure on exact board to get or anythig but size wise there are alot of threads on this one so u can search...personally i'm about the same height and a good 20 lbs heavier n i ride 137...so if ur gonna grow into the board a bit maybe go 135-138 or if u think ur gonna upgrade by then go 132 n up...n for bindings i wouldn't worry as much...to me they don't affect riding as much as boards do. for under 300 maybe check a local shop for package deals.

matt.french · Newbie Joined: 26 Apr 2006 Posts: 7 City: manteca

thanks for the help and i also looked at the board finder link and that helped some

matt.french · Newbie Joined: 26 Apr 2006 Posts: 7 City: manteca

im not sure what to get NEED HELP i think im going to get this board here http://www.wakeside.com/page/W/PROD/liquid_force_stance_138_wakeboard_package_06 im not sure need help im 5'9" and 140 pounds and im 15 so planing to grow int it more

Alan C · Soul Rider Joined: 26 Jan 2004 Posts: 329 City: Calgary

personal preferance.. every person rides a different size of board... some huge ppl like tiny boards.. its just the way it goes.. if u can demo them then that is the way to do it!! if not then go for the one recomended by your local shop

kevthayer · Outlaw Joined: 12 Sep 2005 Posts: 231 City: Benicia

brath5, Thanks for the kind words, I'm not fat I bench 315, I'm just a really built guy. My other hobby is going to the gym. I still think that a guy that is 200 lbs. can throw anything as long as they understand the mechanics of the trick.

brath5 · Outlaw Joined: 06 Jul 2004 Posts: 222 City: Winnipeg

kevthayer, yah it doesn't hurt to be strong in this sport...I'm pretty good at hockey n the athleticism really helps...good strong arms especially for pullin the rope back in on ralyes. weight isn't the biggest issue i think, if ur 6'2 or something ur bound to be heavier...but if u have alot of fat on u and aren't as strong it'd prolly make it alot tougher.

beagle · Newbie Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Posts: 15 City: Kalamazoooooooo

Lol at you youngins... if you are under 25 and plan to keep the board for awhile go higher, cause you will gain weight and lose that muscle. I graduated HS at 175, Graduated College (many many beers later) at 190 and now am 30 and 205 (6ft). I was always the 6 pack kid with the least body fat on my hoops teams. Now I am fat, and outta shape, but that hasnt stopped me. Go a bit higher IMO.