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jgates Outlaw
Joined: 14 Mar 2004 Posts: 158 City: Rome, NY
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Posted: Mar 25, 2004 3:56 am Post subject: Family Board Advice |
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Looking for a board that would meet the needs of my entire family. Last year (our first year at the sport) everyone used my Prodigy 140 which is probably too big for them. Wife(?)/son (12)/daughter(10) all beginners, just over 5 ft tall and weigh 100-130lbs. Was thinking that something w/ a continuous rocker around 130-135 length. Any suggestions based on experience? How about bindings that are comfortable and user friendly for the beginner? JG |
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03Belmont Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 19 Aug 2003 Posts: 4656
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Posted: Mar 25, 2004 5:18 am Post subject: |
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try a Liquid Force search 135 |
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boarditup Addict
Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 731 City: Allendale, MI
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Posted: Mar 25, 2004 6:50 am Post subject: |
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I am a dealer and get this question all the time. I have also sold a lot of boards to families like yours. Here is what I have found:
You need two boards. I tried to get my daugher up on my board and she struggeled for several weeks. Same with my wife. Once I got a smaller board in stock, they were up on the first or second attempt and progressed rapidly in skill and confidence.
As for boards, I have some older stock that will work well for you and save a chunk of change. E-mail me at rider@boarditup.com for details. I need to know the various weights of the riders. _________________ Original Boarder from 1983
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jgates Outlaw
Joined: 14 Mar 2004 Posts: 158 City: Rome, NY
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Posted: Mar 25, 2004 2:07 pm Post subject: |
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I don't comprehend as to why I need two boards. I already have one, a CWB Prodigy 140. The rest of the family who has been using mine for the better part of last summer is actually progressing along but my board is probably hindering their development. I'm just looking for a decent beginner-intermediate board that can suit all of them. They are all fairly comparable in size and skill right now. |
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03Belmont Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 19 Aug 2003 Posts: 4656
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Posted: Mar 25, 2004 2:22 pm Post subject: |
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get a search 135 and keep ur old board...
i have a 2003 liquid force search 135 with speed suction binedings that i would sell you for $240 + shipping for the combo its in gret condition
used less than 10 times |
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boarditup Addict
Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 731 City: Allendale, MI
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Posted: Mar 25, 2004 6:22 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry - misunderstood.
You second board needs to be smaller - a 130-135 or so.
Same thing applies. Too much board makes it hard to progress.
My suggestion Double Up Soul 135. Great learning board. Will teach proper edging and is good for moving up to a more advanced board in a few years. _________________ Original Boarder from 1983
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pooser Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 4738
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Posted: Mar 25, 2004 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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i suggest either a hyperlite 03 belmont or earlier or a motive. |
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03Belmont Wakeboarder.com Freak
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Posted: Mar 26, 2004 6:49 am Post subject: |
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hyperlite 03 belmont
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I think the size that you need if you bought a belmont would be a 131 cm board |
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Wakebrad Ladies Man
Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas
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Posted: Mar 26, 2004 7:11 am Post subject: |
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I would think you could get away with a smaller board than 135. If you got like a 132 it would be a lot better for your kids and still probably fit your wife. 135 seems pretty big for a 12 year old. |
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boarditup Addict
Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 731 City: Allendale, MI
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Posted: Mar 26, 2004 8:55 am Post subject: |
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The shape of the board has a lot to do with it. If the board is rounded on the ends, it has less surface area than a square end board. You can go a bit longer. Round end boards are also more forgiving - that allows for easier rides and greater confidence. Finally, look for a board that is relatively featureless on the bottom. The highly contoured boards are great, but can cause problems for those learning. Of course, they can adapt. However, it is a lot easier to train a new driver on a Tarus than a Formula 1 race car.
Just my 2 cents. _________________ Original Boarder from 1983
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jgates Outlaw
Joined: 14 Mar 2004 Posts: 158 City: Rome, NY
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Posted: Mar 28, 2004 4:39 am Post subject: |
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Thanks everyone. Now we're getting somewhere and closer to dropping some coin... |
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