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how do i know what wakeskate to get?

 
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PostPosted: Mar 16, 2004 8:50 pm    Post subject: how do i know what wakeskate to get? Reply with quote

Im wanting to get in wakeskateing and i have been wakeboarding for a while and I was wanting to know a few things. im about 160 lbs and 5' 9" or so and i want to know what a good size of skate to get. and grip or foam?
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PostPosted: Mar 16, 2004 8:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm 5'11" and ride a 114 its fine I like it better than a 107. It all depends on preference, try a couple and see what fits you. Foam has softer landing and allows you to ride barefoot however grip is grippier. Hope this helps
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PostPosted: Mar 16, 2004 8:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

hey thanks... and when looking at the size of the boards do u look mainly at weight or height??
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PostPosted: Mar 16, 2004 9:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would think weight but I could be wrong.....
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PostPosted: Mar 17, 2004 5:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

demo as many as possible.
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PostPosted: Mar 17, 2004 6:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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hey thanks... and when looking at the size of the boards do u look mainly at weight or height??



I think it depens more on weight
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