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25Lsv Newbie


Joined: 25 Sep 2006 Posts: 14 City: Georgetown, Texas
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Posted: Sep 25, 2006 8:23 am Post subject: Need Help Buying a Board for My Daughter |
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| I have a 13 yr Daughter. I need to put her on a better board and one better suited for her size. She is only about 70lbs and 4'8". I'm interested in getting a board that can grow with her, even though she will only top out about 5'4" and a 110lbs if she is anything like her mother. Any suggestions? |
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HHI Dave Wakeboarder.com Freak


Joined: 10 Jun 2006 Posts: 2550 City: Hilton Head Island, SC
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Posted: Sep 25, 2006 9:48 am Post subject: |
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If only you'd posted this a little sooner.
I just sold a like-brand-new Hyperlite Juvi 131 with Liquid Force Exo Suction bindings on Ebay. I bought it for my girlfriend who's 5'2", 107 lbs. She rode it twice but decided she really prefers wakeskating. So I sold the board and bought her a Liquid Force Melissa 41.
Check out the HL Juvi. Its a perfect board for a petite girl. _________________ Hilton Head Wake Sports.com
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Justin 25 Addict

Joined: 29 Aug 2006 Posts: 797
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Posted: Sep 25, 2006 12:05 pm Post subject: |
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The ladies lounge can definitely help you out here... _________________ It won't be easy, but when I get there it will be one of the most satisfying journeys of my life. |
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barelfly Outlaw

Joined: 02 Aug 2006 Posts: 153 City: alb
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Posted: Sep 25, 2006 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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my wife rides a Hyperlite Divine 128 with Vargas boots. lightweight board for her, as she is only 5'2" and 110#. The boots also give great support and are made for women. I got the board at www.grizzly-sports.com
hope this helps in your search. |
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Justin 25 Addict

Joined: 29 Aug 2006 Posts: 797
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Posted: Sep 26, 2006 1:51 pm Post subject: |
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Also try to get a little longer board than she needs, it tends to help beginners balance more when they have a longer board. _________________ It won't be easy, but when I get there it will be one of the most satisfying journeys of my life. |
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SeaLyon Addict


Joined: 18 Aug 2006 Posts: 549 City: Counce (Pickwick)
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Posted: Sep 26, 2006 2:55 pm Post subject: |
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I would go with Dallas Fridays old board The Vixon 132, 60lbs-160lbs or the Hyperlite Divine 119, riders up to 105 lbs. _________________ In God We Trust
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LiQuId FoRcE rIdEr Newbie

Joined: 15 Sep 2006 Posts: 15 City: Denton
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Posted: Sep 26, 2006 6:24 pm Post subject: |
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| i would say liquid force diva=] |
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25Lsv Newbie


Joined: 25 Sep 2006 Posts: 14 City: Georgetown, Texas
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Posted: Sep 29, 2006 8:50 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the input.. My daughter just Loves Dallas Friday... So.. I was leaning toward the Vixon... but was considering a LF..Cadence or Diva _________________ JRP |
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Justin 25 Addict

Joined: 29 Aug 2006 Posts: 797
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Posted: Sep 29, 2006 2:06 pm Post subject: |
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25Lsv, don't get a board just because a certain pro rides it.... _________________ It won't be easy, but when I get there it will be one of the most satisfying journeys of my life. |
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jer4011 Newbie

Joined: 23 Sep 2006 Posts: 26 City: Pensacola
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25Lsv Newbie


Joined: 25 Sep 2006 Posts: 14 City: Georgetown, Texas
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Posted: Oct 02, 2006 12:30 pm Post subject: 25Lsv, don't get a board just because a certain pro rides it |
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Justin25,
Surely, just because a Pro rides a board, doesn't make the board fit the riding style of my daughter. We have looked at the specs on the Vixen and other boards and we narrowed our choices to those that have the specs that we choose to be most significant to us. We have narrowed our choices to Demo the two or three selected boards to validate the actual application fit.
Now let's be honest, if your 13 yrs old and your favorite Pro is riding a certain board... it's going to be her first choice....
I appreciate the reminder.... _________________ JRP |
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