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cooldude3552000 · Newbie Joined: 27 May 2005 Posts: 21 City: Seattle

hi, we are getting a boat soon and I wanted to get a wake-board because I always wanted to try but we never had a boat. We are probably getting a sea ray, we want a 220 sundeck but they are a little pricey so maby a 185sport.

So what board would you recommend. I want a quality one that is easy to get up on but I don't want an all out beginners one since I catch onto stuff super fast. also what are some good bindings? I am about 180pounds if that matters.

Also when I am first learning is it easier to get up with the rope hooked to the top of the tower or the tow eye on the back of the boat? My friend does this so he can help me but any tips wouldn't hurt.

Thanks,
Colin

snooks · Soul Rider Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 313 City: Calgary

ok dude... I would try going with the hyperlite Drive 139... I used to have one as a beginner board... i had hyperlite Shift bindings...the board was an amazing beginner/ intermediate board... Use the eyelit on the tower it will help pop u out of the water... hope this helps

ballywho · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 05 Feb 2005 Posts: 1725

I was leanin towards a state nbut whatever.
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BelmontWake · Soul Rider Joined: 16 Mar 2005 Posts: 278

Theres lots of boards I'd say are good for you- the biggest factors are going to be price and brand (unless you but online). A size 138+ board would be the right size for you. Look at HL Era, Motive, Fluid, State, and Murray, and LF Omega, Evo, and Team.

cooldude3552000 · Newbie Joined: 27 May 2005 Posts: 21 City: Seattle

I wanted to spend under 300 bucks for the board and bindings. Is that possible?

doubleup138 · Outlaw Joined: 03 Aug 2004 Posts: 145

Yes, the Liquid Force Evo comes with element bindings for $300. Check the link below.
http://www.buywake.com/catalog/detail.lasso?cat=18&man=Liquid%20Force&sku=LI_dBYGL

ballywho · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 05 Feb 2005 Posts: 1725

Accually, I am only spending a little over 300 for the setup that I am getting. The only thing was that its old. I'm getting a 03 o'brian player 138 and '04 transits for 335. If you keep looking on here you can geta really nice setup for under 300. The Evo is a nice board too so I hear, I've never rode it but everyone that does loves it.
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Ctipping · Posted: May 28, 2005 3:03 pm Post subject:

The Evo is a good choice. Three of my friends ride it and love it. They are all beginner-intermediate and ride the 2003 and 2004 models with ultras or elements.

snooks · Soul Rider Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 313 City: Calgary

ya dude...i suggest demoing "is that how you spell it??" some boards, find what is good for you..We can only give suggestions...The type of board that you like is in the eye of the beholder