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Dunimous
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PostPosted: Apr 04, 2004 9:11 pm    Post subject: Just starting out need some help Reply with quote

hey guys Summer is coming up and I will be getting a 17'-21' boat and my friend would like to start wakeboarding. Well I was just wondering if you guys could answer a few questions for me.... here they are
1. What kind of board should I get for starting out?
2. Where is a good site to order the board from?
3. What size should I get I am 6'2" 180 lbs. size 12 foot?
4. How should the boat be driven? (like speed for getting up and speed for crusing and stuff)
5. Whats a good wakeboarding rope or line or whatever its called?

Thanks
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PostPosted: Apr 04, 2004 10:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm only gonna answer #5 b/c I don't have time to dig into the rest.....

get a non-stretch line. sometimes called spectra <----by certain companies. I like the jacket series lines put out by accurate. Look to pay about a dollar per foot

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PostPosted: Apr 04, 2004 11:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

#1, try some boards, demo them. Don't look in to advanced boards (high $)
#2, look at the ad on this site. I had good experiences with buywake and grizzly
#3, Look at the larger boards (around 137-143). This also helps as beginner
#4, Getting up, a nice smooth transistion (less power then skiing) until cruising speed (21-23mph). In the beginning perhaps 18-20mph. Take it to a speed you like!
#5, get a non-stretch line (Spectra) and a handle of 15" wide.

Enjoy!
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jvanick
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PostPosted: Apr 05, 2004 5:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have to add something to your #4 question.

If you don't have a good driver that already knows how to accelerate and hold speed, you will save yourself a lot of crashes and frustration if you get Perfect Pass now.


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wesgardner
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PostPosted: Apr 05, 2004 5:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

HeyDunimous,

Laptom hit the high points - you might want to invest in Higher Education - they take you through the entire process of getting up, what to practice first and then on to more advanced stuff - it's a well put together instructional video.

Something like a Hyperlite Belmont (now Motive) will stand you in good sted, it's not a beginner board (you'd outgrow those too quickly) and with your height and size, the 137 on up number is good. You can also try ebay for board deals, you can also find mainlines and handles there as well. Get a Spectra mainline, NOT a cheap waterski or tubing line. Learn your basics, get switch riding down. I wouldn't concern myself with towers and pylons this season, there's plenty to keep you guys busy.

Hope this helps, oh yeah, have fun

Wes
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Wake2wake13
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PostPosted: Apr 10, 2004 4:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

#1 you dont need a pro board. look for something that has a nice rocker. a begginer board. the comapny i would reccomned would be O'brien because they have simple designs
#2 overtons.com has many choice at good deals
#3 its a preference you should go to the nearest porshop for help
#4 the boat needs a quick acceleration and should be driven betwwen 18-23 mph
#5 get a short one

if need more help you should get Higher Education because they taught me alot when i first started

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