Advise on new girls board and bindings

kys · Newbie Joined: 13 May 2004 Posts: 2

Hi there,
Just a quick question ... I am looking to buy my first board and bindings .... I am 5'7 and weigh 60 kg ... I am an x snowboard instructor and have been wakeboarding for a little while now ... I am doing wake - wake 180s and want to progress .... Any ideas ????
Thanks for any advise you may have.
Smiles from Sweden
Kylie

WakeBoarder44 · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Posts: 1107

If possible, try some different boards
most of the stores has trial boards (try before you buy)

have fun Cool

wesgardner · Posted: May 14, 2004 4:38 am Post subject:

Hey kys,

I think you'll get alotta "milage" out of something like Hype's Motive...there are other good boards to be sure so if you can, ride as many as possible....if you want "female specific" graphics, it limits your choice a bit...maybe look at Nice's Scarecrow or Hype's Belmont for bindings, once again there are certainly other companies making very good products, do you have access to a shop where you can try stuff? I'm sure you know from snowboarding, bindings are like shoes, some will fit you better than others...

Good luck, what's the water temperature there?

Wes

colefooter · Posted: May 14, 2004 5:53 pm Post subject:

Yeah , try to test some boards in bindings because everyone is different. How are you doing on the 180s? Good luck Razz

Nanistia · Outlaw Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 134 City: Orlando

If you want Female graphics try out the Obrian Vixen, which is the same shape (board) as the 03 Cobe. Its a great board!

kys · Newbie Joined: 13 May 2004 Posts: 2

THANKS for the advise ....
Any ideas on what size ???? Where i live there are no shops that allow you to ride boards before you decide .... 134 was mentioned ?????? Does that sound good ??
Big smiles
Kys

Nanistia · Outlaw Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 134 City: Orlando

The Obrien Vixen is a 137, which is the size board you should probably ride anyway.

Kimi · Newbie Joined: 18 May 2004 Posts: 8 City: Salem

I just got the blindside girl board with the flower graphics on it, does ne1 know if it's ne good?

MojoPin · Posted: May 18, 2004 6:00 pm Post subject:

Hej Kylie från sverige:)
Var i sverige bor du?

Flying Tiger · Criminal Joined: 17 May 2004 Posts: 70

Stay with a quality board built from one of the big three.
The 3 major board builders also make a a lower cost line that is excellent too.

The bargain boards from places like Wall Mart usually aren't all that much cheaper,, and will break very easily.
Usually the boot/binding fasteners seperating/breaking away from the board.

My girls ride Hyperlites, never any trouble.
If you can handle the cost (pun intended), a good tow handle that doesnt require gloves is an excellent addition to your wakeboard stuff.

I took me years to get the nerve to spend the $$ on one,, and the kids love it.

boarditup · Addict Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 731 City: Allendale, MI

Blindside makes great boards. Congrads on a good choice.

Kimi · Newbie Joined: 18 May 2004 Posts: 8 City: Salem

good deal, thanks for the info

elyse · Posted: May 22, 2004 6:56 am Post subject:

I have a hyperlite essence 131. I am really happy with it and u said that some1 said that 134 was a good size. there is another board in the vargas series called the divine 134. check it out

http://www.wakeside.com/page/W/PROD/hyperlite_wakeboards_vargas/hyperlite_divine_134_wakeboards

Mazzam01 · Soul Rider Joined: 01 Apr 2004 Posts: 296

you don't ahve to go with a womens board. I got a LF Trip and it rocks!