first wakeboard - beginner

tuaribe · Newbie Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Posts: 7

I'm a beginning wakeboarder (only been once in my life) - and I'd like to purchase my first wakeboard (btw, I'm 24 yrs old, 185 lbs). I have no idea what makes a good board or if certain brands are better than others. I'd rather not spend a whole bunch of money since this will be my first board - but i'm not against spending money for something nice. Does anyone have any recommendations for what would be a decent board to start out with? I've been looking at the O'Brien Vision - its a package that comes with the bindings and is $330. Is this a decent board? Will it last me more than a year? Are there other/better boards out there I should look into? Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks!

nick@night · Posted: Aug 16, 2006 1:30 pm Post subject:

first of all, how much are you willing to spend

tuaribe · Newbie Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Posts: 7

Another note - I've also looked at a Hyperlite Motive 140 Biolite package that is $300. Is this any better/worse than the O'Brien vision? Thanks!

tuaribe · Newbie Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Posts: 7

how much i'm willing to spend depends on how long i will be able to use a board for - but i don't really know how long it takes to become advanced enough to want to upgrade...
i'm also not sure if its something i want to get into really seriously - or just something that i'll do every now and then for recreation - that's why i'm hesitant to put a bunch of money into a board.
ideally i would want to get a decent setup for under $400, that i can still have fun on and use for a couple years. and then upgrade if i get really into it or want a more advanced board.