Can you help me find the right board/bindings?

zombeh

Hey guys, i would like some expert advice and i think you can help me.

background: i'm 20 years old. i live in arizona, so i've grown up around skiing and wakeboarding. I've been wakeboarding every summer for the past 3 years. i've never owned my own board, i just used the ones on the boat.

Weight: 155
Foot size: 13
height: 6'1
Perfered style: i dont really know, i like to jump (cant clear the wake yet)
and wake slide a little. i can do some grabs too.

So as you can see im tall skinny and have big feet haha.
sometimes i take the wakeboard off and my feet and bruised from being so tight.

but anyway I need a wakeboard for the summer and im looking to spend something in the low $200's. I went wiredsport.com and built a package with the hyperlite logic 2007 141cm and the Hydroslide Deluxe Chaser bindings for $240 after shipping. so if you can reccommend me a size board and bindings, thad be rad.

thank you!

pet575 · Posted: Mar 22, 2007 11:34 am Post subject:

I've never ordered anything from wiredsport, but I would try to find out if they only offer bindings that are compatible with their boards in the package you are building. I know that some brands have issues with hardware, and trying to fit one brand's binding to the other brand's board. If they just turn you loose to pick out whatever, you might end up with a headache trying to fit boards and bindings. I'm not the authority on mixing brands, though, so maybe it will be easier than it seems.

I know you said low $200's, but is that absolute? You could put some HL bindings on that board for $259, according to their site. I think you'd be much happier with the HL bindings. I personally avoid anything made by Hydroslide. If you are going to be jumping, learning W2W, and falling a lot (all likely), bindings are going to be tested more than if you were just pulling some surface 1's and 3's and carving.

Have you looked at any other sites? Some are offering closeouts on 2006 combos that are pretty good deals, but they might be a bit out of your price range if your low $200's number is strict.

Another alternative would be to buy that package and make those bindings last as long as they can (assuming you find out how they match up/fit the HL board) and then ask for some better bindings for xmas or save up and buy them at the end of the season or something.

ripperchick · Outlaw Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 158 City: Atlanta

Boardersparadise has a 140 Cruiser with Vario boots for $224.99. Sorry don't know what year.
http://www.wake-space.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=MWS&Product_Code=73450254&Category_Code=73450254

You can alwyas find a local board shop and talk to them about a board that might be good for you.

zombeh · Posted: Mar 22, 2007 12:45 pm Post subject:

thanks a lot pet757 for your reply. which hyperlite bindings were you talking about? i don't really want to buy the slates, they are pretty expensive. were you talking about the h.o mantra black rear lace? im sticking in the 200 range because i don't get to wakeboard that much. like maybe 4 times a summer now that i live in the forest.

So you think i should stick with the logic 141 nontheless?

ripperchick:

I wish i had a dealer here, i live in a city that doesnt have a lake Sad

pet575 · Posted: Mar 22, 2007 12:57 pm Post subject:

Ya it was the slates. 141 might be a little big considering your weight. Might want to think about the next size down. I'm 5' 9" 190 lbs and I ride a 143. You can't really "oversize" your board, but a bigger board will be faster since it will ride on top of the water more. You might find it to be a little bulkier for tricks as you advance if it is too big, too.

As for whether that particular board would be good, I don't know a ton about the Logic. I do know that HL is a reputable board company, though. If it weren't such a big board for your size, I'd push you toward the Motive 144. I do know the Motive is a good board (plus it is $10 cheaper on that site!). I think 144 is probably a little in the oversized category for you though. If you are only going to board 4 times a year, you're probably OK with that setup you're looking at. If you're on a tight budget, no need to get carried away. Later on, if you get lucky enough to find a way to increase the budget or ride more, you can upgrade if you'd like.

zombeh · Posted: Mar 22, 2007 1:17 pm Post subject:

is the 136 too small? do you think the 141s weight alot? im not really on a strict budget, i have a high income, its just that i dont know what i need.

pet575 · Posted: Mar 22, 2007 1:31 pm Post subject:

What are you riding now?

zombeh · Posted: Mar 22, 2007 5:30 pm Post subject:

well they have a hydroslide 138 and it seemed to small. but my friend let me use her obrien 144 and thats when i first started to do grabs and tricks.

ripperchick · Outlaw Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 158 City: Atlanta

If there is no lake where do you ride? If there is a body of water you ride on then there should be boat dealers near there, and if there are boat dealers then most likely there are going to be water sport dealers, like wakeboarding.

zombeh · Posted: Mar 22, 2007 9:22 pm Post subject:

i go to lake havasu city where my mom lives. so i go with her and friends. its 2 hours away

pet575 · Posted: Mar 23, 2007 5:32 am Post subject:

If price isn't really an issue I'd buy a CWB, HL, or LF combo. You'll get a decent board and decent bindings to get you started out. Go to wakeside.com and go to their wakeboard section. You can look at each board they carry by brand and use their little board selector tool to find one that suits you. If you liked the way the 144 felt better than the 138, I'd find something in a 140-144.

If you're only riding 4 times a year, a better board may motivate you to find a way to get out there more. That should be a factor in deciding what you buy though. I hate buying something and then never using it and watching it just sit in my garage. Got that problem with a mountain bike and car bike rack I still haven't installed.

phantom268 · Posted: Mar 23, 2007 6:58 am Post subject:

What about something like this? CWB Sol 141 / Mobe package from Wakeside for just $230. I've heard good things about that board.

http://www.wakeside.com/page/W/PROD/wakeboard_packages_closeouts/cwb_sol_141_wakeboards_mobe_package_06

pet575 · Posted: Mar 23, 2007 7:04 am Post subject:

Good call, Phantom. I've heard the SOL is a GREAT beginner board, but it won't hold you back once you start to advance a little. I just wonder if he's jumping and stuff already if he wouldn't advance past that board too quickly.

zombeh · Posted: Mar 23, 2007 1:23 pm Post subject:

Well how about the logic 2007 and the H.O mantra rear lace for $250. isnt H.O same as hyperlite? i couldn't really find anything on wakeside. The SOL was out of stock on my size bindings "l/xl"

i'm going to try riding switch and spins this summer so i dont need something thats going to make me do backflips for $400 you know?

edit: wiredsport said all their bindings are compatible with each board.

pet575 · Posted: Mar 23, 2007 1:30 pm Post subject:

I don't know the answer to your first question.

As to whether the board is going to automatically make you better, it will most certainly not. It is ALWAYS all about technique. BUT, a nice set of bindings make it a lot more enjoyable to be on the board, as opposed to the bruising you mentioned. If you are more comfortable, you will ride more often/for longer periods, and THAT will improve you.

I'm just one of those people who think that, if you have the means, you should take the fullest advantage of the technology that is out there to improve things. By no means am I trying to push you toward some type of pro model board. Just trying to direct you to a good setup-which is what you asked for. IMHO, you could do better than the setup you were asking about if you are not on a tight budget.

If you really like/want what you picked out, then go for it. Nobody is going to trash you for buying that setup. I just didn't want you to be unhappy with it.

zombeh · Posted: Mar 23, 2007 1:37 pm Post subject:

i dont feel that you are pushing me at all. i need the feedback haha. would you not reccomend the chaser delux or the ho mantra? would rear lacing be better for my big feet?

zombeh · Posted: Mar 25, 2007 10:39 am Post subject:

any other suggestions?

phantom268 · Posted: Mar 26, 2007 7:29 am Post subject:

If you're willing to hit up ebay you can find some nice deals. Here is a Hyperlite state 140 with State bindings for barely over $250...my brother has the State board and I'm gonna be riding it this season myself. Great board, stable, love the pop, helps your toeside a bit, won't hold you back but still great for beginners.

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-HYPERLITE-WAKEBOARD-State-140cm-State-Std-Boots_W0QQitemZ330100870130QQcategoryZ47363QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

phantom268 · Posted: Mar 26, 2007 7:30 am Post subject:

Or keep an eye on this auction might go for less:

http://cgi.ebay.com/2005-Hyperlite-State-140-Wakeboard-w-bindings_W0QQitemZ110107693210QQcategoryZ114267QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

zombeh · Posted: Mar 26, 2007 5:46 pm Post subject:

i like the slate package. but the bindings say 6.5-11 shoe size Sad

zombeh · Posted: Mar 27, 2007 2:09 pm Post subject:

the deadline is getting closer, must find one Rolling Eyes

phantom268 · Posted: Mar 28, 2007 5:19 am Post subject:

What about grabbing this board for super cheap:

http://www.wakeside.com/page/W/PROD/closeouts_discount_wakeboards/hyperlite_motive_140_wakeboards

Then just finding whatever bindings you want to go with it, I imagine you can stay in your price range and get a good setup. Here is a link to some closeout specials on bindings:

http://www.wakeside.com/page/w/CTGY/bindings_closeouts

http://buywake.com/catalog/closeouts/bindings

zombeh · Posted: Mar 28, 2007 6:46 am Post subject:

aww man, its out of stock

and all the bindings in my size are out of stock too :/

zombeh · Posted: Mar 29, 2007 8:28 pm Post subject:

zombeh · Posted: Mar 31, 2007 1:29 pm Post subject:

can i get any more suggestions?

zombeh · Posted: Apr 03, 2007 1:00 pm Post subject:

please

zombeh · Posted: Apr 05, 2007 7:50 am Post subject:

how is this?

http://grizzly-sports.com/details.php?id=00089

phantom268 · Posted: Apr 05, 2007 7:58 am Post subject:

Roam is a finless board, not usually something you ride all the time more of a fun kind of play around board.

zombeh · Posted: Apr 05, 2007 11:44 am Post subject:

oh okay, scratch that out then.

pet575 · Posted: Apr 05, 2007 11:56 am Post subject:

Take a look at this thread:
http://forums.wakeboarder.com/viewtopic.php?t=67839

Here is the link to the LF Search:
http://www.liquidforce.com/archive/2005/boards_search.htm

and the LF Metro bindings:
http://www.liquidforce.com/archive/2005/binding_metro_omni.htm

Also, this thread may lead you to something if you contact the guys there:
http://forums.wakeboarder.com/viewtopic.php?t=67794

nickl011 · Posted: Apr 06, 2007 11:04 am Post subject:

Might I add that the LF search is a great board to progress on. I have been ridding one for four years, but probably isnt as good as that 05, since mine is an 01.

zombeh · Posted: Apr 07, 2007 9:15 am Post subject:

Thank you PET575 and LFPIMP, i'll take a look at these when i get home tomorrow.