Do i need a new board?

[Andy H]

I'm 6'5" 220, i just started riding this year and i got an HO 135 wakeboard from a friend for 30 bucks so i couldn't pass it up.

before next season should i get something bigger? the 135 seems fine but it's all i have ever ridden so i don't know the advantages of a bigger board.

what would be the positives of getting say a 142 or a 144?

[ryankkid]

I will give you my opinion but im sure someone will not agree with me. IM a tall heavier rider, and i have found out that wider boards ride great. I used to have a 99 hyperlite 147 , i thought the length was good since i was heavier but i switched to a 142 TFD this year. I couldnt believe the diference between these two.

I think if you went to a 142 you would see a big change, and probably would feel alot better. IM not for sure what year your board is, but older boards were not as wide. Try out a era or tfd, youll love it.

[K-dub]

at 220 lbs., you shouldn't be on anything smaller that a 140. You will see a major difference in control, speed, and pop when you switch to a bigger board.

[Blindside_137]

142 and up dude

135 is waaaaayy to small for u

[chavez]

Andy H, I've got a couple of boards (new) in your size that I will part with for cheeep.

[K-dub]

chavez, you're becoming the regular peddler aren't you?

[chavez]

K-dub, you should see my garage & storage unit!

[wakerider231]

get a 142

[Liquid*Force*Rider]

the 147 litmus

[noneya]

Demo and see what you like, but yeah over 140 to start

[Blindside_137]

WCR, lol

[Andy H]

Thanks guys.

So you're saying i will be able to get more air with a bigger board?

any other reccomendations on what kind of board i should get?

[fergie23]

WCR - what do you like best about the Litmus?

[BleedingDead]

it's all about prefs... my buddy's dad can only get up on a 132 and he is like... 200 lbs

[Liquid*Force*Rider]

fergie23, looks sick and it is made to a size 147

[colefooter]

a bigger board will definatly make the landings softer for you

[Andy H]

Well, I just bought two different boards on ebay for cheap.

any reviews on either of these?


2002 Hyperlite Motive 144






and a



142 ICONN SCARECROW (not sure what year)