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PostPosted: Apr 12, 2007 3:47 pm    Post subject: a few questions Reply with quote

OK, I ended up buying a board last year and it was too tiny! it was a 128 divine....i was able to pick up things fast, like surface tricks, but crossing the wake and w2w was really hard cause it was shakey...anywho...i got a 2006 Obrien 136 alta. Does anyone know much about this board? I can't seem to find much information about it. I'm 5'8 and 120ish so will this be a better size for me? I haven't been able to try it out yet cause mother nature decided to drop the weather (it went from 80 to 40!!! : Crying or Very sad ).

On another note...i was looking at bindings to buy. I was looking at the Hyperlite noise and the Liquid Force Minx....I noticed that my old bindings (HL) could fit on the obrien board, but I was looking at the minx set up and it seemed different. Would the Minx not fit on an obrien board?

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PostPosted: Apr 21, 2007 7:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You got what looks to be a great board and 136 is a much better size for you than an 128, here is all the specs on it: http://www.wakeworld.com/boardguide/getboard7.asp?ProductID=3009

most bindings fit most boards, the only thing is that with some board/ binding combos the washer and bolt sizes differ so you may have to replace the hardware (you either need to get longer or shorter screws, I'm not sure which is what for what board) but after that it should fit , but you can get kits for that http://www.buywake.com/catalog/detail/CH_pWXHU - that's just an example I don't know for sure if that's what you need or not, If you are getting them from a shop ask the people at the shop too

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PostPosted: Apr 22, 2007 12:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The O'brien Alta was the exact board my heart was set on.... until I tried the Hyperlite Drive - some of that may be due to the fact I'm a snowboarder and liked the edgy feel for my riding preference. My first wakeboard(when I didn't know what I was doing) was a 122, and way too squirrely. I'm about the same weight as yourself and what you picked (the Alta) is a great. Sorry I don't know much about the boots(bindings). WakeG seems to be on top of it with the different screw lengths
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PostPosted: Apr 23, 2007 3:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

H20orSnowLetsGo wrote:
The O'brien Alta was the exact board my heart was set on.... until I tried the Hyperlite Drive - some of that may be due to the fact I'm a snowboarder and liked the edgy feel for my riding preference. My first wakeboard(when I didn't know what I was doing) was a 122, and way too squirrely. I'm about the same weight as yourself and what you picked (the Alta) is a great. Sorry I don't know much about the boots(bindings). WakeG seems to be on top of it with the different screw lengths


The Obrien Atla is the best board ever. I LOVE my Atla and have been able to progress from my LF Diva...which was my first board. Anyway, on the bindings you might try the CWB Torq bindings. I have them and love their flexibility and easy to get into and out of! Check them out you can't go wrong!
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PostPosted: Apr 24, 2007 6:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for all the help! Very Happy

Well i ended up ordering the 2006 LT Ed. Minx and they should be coming in the mail tomorrow!!! I just hope they can fit on my board! The LF set up looks different than obrien or hyperlite..... Confused

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PostPosted: Apr 24, 2007 8:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You may need shorter screws, but they are very easy to find, so dont worry about it. Youve got an excellent board and those bindings are very very comfortable.
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PostPosted: Apr 25, 2007 8:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just got the bindings and put them on. Everything worked out great! I'll put pics on here when i get them. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Apr 27, 2007 3:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

devildogavtr wrote:
I just got the bindings and put them on. Everything worked out great! I'll put pics on here when i get them. Very Happy


Awesome!!! Let us know how it goes and definitely add pics with you ridin'!!!

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PostPosted: May 01, 2007 9:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

new pics of board! hopefully Ill get some action pics soon! Cool [/img]
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PostPosted: May 04, 2007 2:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

devildogavtr, I'm pretty sure Dallas Friday also rode the Alta at one time. It's a good board.

H20orSnoLetsGo, The Drive is a great board almost the same as the 3DS. The Blur is also the same board as the Drive with different graphics. Smile

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PostPosted: May 06, 2007 9:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That is a really good looking setup!
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PostPosted: May 11, 2007 11:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks awesome...I have the same board with the CWB Torque bindings. You will love that board...I am tellin' you. It is wicked fast and very responsive!!!
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PostPosted: May 13, 2007 2:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Still loving my HL drive! I may look for more comfortable boots (feet kinda cramp up if I do a lot of riding in one day), but I'll be holding on to that board for some time
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PostPosted: May 15, 2007 8:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

My GF loves her LF Minx. I know she broke 'em in using the bathtub (hot water, stand in 'em for a couple 10 minute sessions) and they have been super comfortable for her.
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