Board Choice

-=OUTRAGE=- · Outlaw Joined: 08 Jul 2004 Posts: 133

I just started wakeboarding and am able to get up and control myself right now. I am using my friend AirProfile 143cm board and it has some crappy bindings on it. I found a place where I can get a Hydroslide Carbon 12 for really cheap and i was wondering if it was worth it. Also I am 5'10" and 155lbs, the board is 138cm long. I know that is probably fine for me but my little sister is 5'1" and probably 75-80lbs, will she be able to use it too. So basically

1. Is it a decent board and worth buying?
2. Is it a good size for me?
3. Will my little sis be ok on it?

Thanks for your time

-=OUTRAGE=-

BurkeViper · Posted: Jul 08, 2004 4:30 pm Post subject:

-=OUTRAGE=-, i can't really help you with everything (don't have experience with those boards) but I can tell you this: yes, you're sister will be able to use it. It might not fit her the best; but she'll be able to use it and get the basics down. Very Happy

Sorry I couldn't answer more questions!

-=OUTRAGE=- · Outlaw Joined: 08 Jul 2004 Posts: 133

ok, sounds good, so I know the size is fine... now does anyone know anything about that board?

Pat McCarthy · Posted: Jul 08, 2004 5:42 pm Post subject:

1. Not really, I wouldn't recommend a Hydroslide board at all. I'd stick with Hyperlite, Liquid Force, DoubleUP, Blindside, O'brien, Jobe, Gator Boards.

2. A 138 cm is a good size for you. It'll be too big for your sister, but unless your sister is planning to really do tricks, it won't matter much.

savage3221 · Posted: Jul 08, 2004 6:17 pm Post subject:

I have some friends that are about the same size as your sister, that ride my 135, and my little brother (8 yrs old, probably 4'2" got up on it too) so it should be fine.

twitch88 · Posted: Jul 08, 2004 8:14 pm Post subject:

How much do you plan on spending? Check some online dealers as they can have some pretty good deals on beginner package deals. At buywake.com you can hook up a package deal for around 4 hundo plus shipping.

-=OUTRAGE=- · Outlaw Joined: 08 Jul 2004 Posts: 133

well the board was going for $81 with bindings

savage3221 · Posted: Jul 09, 2004 9:16 am Post subject:

thats because it is not a very good board to start with, and it sounds like the bindings aren't either due to the price

-=OUTRAGE=- · Outlaw Joined: 08 Jul 2004 Posts: 133

Well ok, i wont get that board...Now i need help finding another one, here are some requests.

1. Price- Most of my money goes towards my boat so I need it really cheap, like under 200 or 250.
2. Right size for a 5'10'' 155lbs man and able to be used by my 5'1'' 93lbs sister
3. A package deal with bindings, board and fins (because I am a nOOb Razz

)

Thanks please help me

Also here is the link to where I was getting the carbon 12 board
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=23808&item=3686714276&rd=1

-=OUTRAGE=- · Outlaw Joined: 08 Jul 2004 Posts: 133

what do u think of the CWB sol with mobe bindings?

pooser · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 4738

that would be a good one. just look around the internet at different online wake shops for different good packages. another one you might want to look at is the hyperlite motive and split package. i dont know how its priced but im sure you could get some kinda deal or find last years or an old one.

PortlandBrder · Soul Rider Joined: 18 Apr 2004 Posts: 352 City: Portland

good size, wrong manufacture. Go with Hyperlite, or liquid force