Probably a Stupid Question...

[Black-Rose-Immortal]

...But what can I say, I'm a stupid person.

Anyway, I haven't even tried wakeboarding yet, but we just bought a new boat that can finally tow people and I want to try something new. So here's where the dumb question comes in. Do I have to buy a women's wakeboard? I have a feeling I'm going to have a hard time finding bindings that fit since my feet are size 11 and they hardly make running shoes in my size, but my feet are narrow and feminine, they're just really long. I'm guessing it'll be easier to find a men's wakeboard for my shoe size, which is 9.5 mens. I would also like to know what size of board I should get; I'm 5'9", 130 lbs, and I'm 19 so I ain't growin' no more (Unless I suddenly get fatter). So yeah...would it be bad for me to buy a men's board?

[ontrider]

Black-Rose-Immortal, the only difference really is the graphics and colours, you can buy whatever you like.

[Black-Rose-Immortal]

Sweet. I was worried that the bindings would be way different or the board is built differently or something. Thanks.

[ozwest]

I ride a LF Nemesis 131 which is the boy grom/kid's version of the women's Cadence 131. Same mold. $170 cheaper because it has less fiberglass than the women's board and a bit different construction. For the price I got it for ($150) I can afford to break it 1/2 way through the season and buy another one - That's still less expensive than if I'd bought the Cadence ($370). Oh yeah...and it is the best riding board I've had yet. Besides...I like the Hotwheels-ish graphics way better than the girlie ones.

Happy Shopping

[criswb]

As for bindings, some brands hace special sizes. IE, Liquid Force has sizes like Large Narrow, which means that the footbed is a size large but the overlays are in a size Medium. That could help with your foot being long but narrow.