| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
dk3
Newbie
Joined: 08 Jul 2005
Posts: 12
|
 Posted: Jul 08, 2005 6:29 am Post subject: Board Advice |
 |
|
I put my last post in the wrong spot, sorry about that. I am in the market for a new board but am kind of lost as to what to buy. I am still riding an O'Brien Ambush from 2000 and the thing is a dinosaur. I am beginner to intermediate I guess and want to get a good board. Thinking a used one to help save on cost. I am 6'5" and 220lbs, any advice as to what to buy? Late.
Deke |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
|
|
EMP912
Addict
Joined: 28 May 2004
Posts: 500
City: Greenback
|
| Posted: Jul 08, 2005 8:29 am Post subject: |
|
|
DEMO, DEMO, and then DEMO
With your size I would try to get a larger board no smaller than 140. Also since you are fairly new I would suggest something with what is called a continous rocker. It will help with trying to get a good consistent pop off the wake. My first real board was a hyperlite Vero and I still love it today. I will never sell it. It is just a run of the mill tried and true form.
But you will know what you like when you ride it.
DEMO, DEMO, and then DEMO
Your board shop should let you do this if not find one that will.
_________________
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
John 3:16 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
dk3
Newbie
Joined: 08 Jul 2005
Posts: 12
|
| Posted: Jul 08, 2005 9:20 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Yeah, I kind of figured that on the size of the board. I have just moved to Chicago and don't have a boat yet, so when I get a chance to ride, it is usually on medium sized wakes. For that reason I was thinking a board with 3 stage rocker might be better for getting airs, or do I have it backwards? Also, any particular brand I should look for. I have been checking O'Briens because that is what I know. I am wanting a good board. I learn quick because I have snowboarded and skated since I was like 12. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
WickedClimber
Outlaw
Joined: 26 May 2005
Posts: 157
City: Annapolis
|
| Posted: Jul 08, 2005 10:43 am Post subject: |
|
|
obrien lf hyperlite cwb. stay away from hydroslide
_________________
If your supposed to expect the unexpected, then the unexpected would be expected, so there wouldnt be any unexpected to expect... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
dk3
Newbie
Joined: 08 Jul 2005
Posts: 12
|
| Posted: Jul 08, 2005 11:40 am Post subject: |
|
|
| I've been checking out the Obrien oasis and the Obrien science. Anyone ridden either of the two, or anyone know how the are supposed to be? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
centex
Newbie
Joined: 08 Jul 2005
Posts: 7
City: buffalo
|
| Posted: Jul 08, 2005 11:51 am Post subject: |
|
|
what about a HO sports board? are they any good?
_________________
Life isn't like a box of chocolate, it's like a jar of jalepenos..........what you do today might burn your ass tomorrow!!! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Damon
Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 30 Nov 2004
Posts: 2097
City: Federal Way / Bellingham
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Stats
Favorites
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
