LF Diva or Angel?

hechim31 · Newbie Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 1

Hi!
I am just looking for some opinions on these two boards... I am a beginner -- can get up and carve fine. I'm looking for a board that will let me progress to some beginner jumps. Obviously about a $200 price difference -- wondering if it is worth it. I'm 5'1 and about 112 lbs. Not sure if the 128(Diva)/130 (Angel) or a 134 would be most appropriate.

I've always used friends' boards (all male), so they have always been a little big for me...So I don't really have a clue as to what would be best. Any advice from those more experienced would be appreciated.

Thanks!

NightAngel · Outlaw Joined: 01 Feb 2006 Posts: 219 City: Union Grove

Well to be honest, when I went to the Maven tour clinic I watched someone who was a beginner riding the Angel and the pro told us it was a little too fast for her. I rode on the Diva and I liked it pretty well, I have had a lot of people say they liked it alot too. For your size I bet the 128 would be fine.

mskier01 · Criminal Joined: 28 Jun 2006 Posts: 87 City: Dorset

I am pretty new to wakeboarding and have the LF Diva 134.

I love it! It has been a really good board for me and I feel like I get better everytime i am out. I'm 5'4" and 130. I was similar to you before I got mine I was on a friends board and it was too big.

I can't say I have been on the Angel so I dont have much to compare to.

OkieBoarders · Newbie Joined: 24 May 2006 Posts: 24 City: OKC

IMO the diva will be just fine for you! It has enough pop that you can basically do any beginner tricks. I think the Angel will be too advanced.

sh0rtyme · Soul Rider Joined: 08 May 2004 Posts: 345 City: Portland

Having ridden both boards for extended periods of time, I've liked both. The Angel was quick and could cut really well but I was never completely comfortable on it. The Diva was a very very consistant, stable board that allowed me to get backrolls no problem, where I was a little less comfortable with the Angel. If you can, try both and see what you like. The Angel is a very fun board, but so is the Diva. Don't let the "beginner board" stereotype fool you, there's no such thing!