board too small?

mikeridesbikess · Newbie Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Posts: 26

i recently bought a watson 134 and I weigh 160, I rode the board a few weeks ago and fell in love with it. The only thing is I won't be riding again till next season, so can I get away with riding a 134 even if I gain 10lbs?

Xanadu · Outlaw Joined: 09 Sep 2006 Posts: 129 City: Ottawa

no, you'll totally need a 147.

Justin 25 · Addict Joined: 29 Aug 2006 Posts: 797

You'll be fine with that, but it might be helpful to get one a little larger.

Dragonlady8 · Black Widow Joined: 27 Aug 2004 Posts: 9198

Bunkz · Newbie Joined: 27 Aug 2006 Posts: 37

yea 134 is a bit small for your size

Xanadu · Outlaw Joined: 09 Sep 2006 Posts: 129 City: Ottawa

actually a 134 is the right size for him, even if he gains 10#. plus its all personal preferance, i weigh 190 and i rode my friends 134 for the fun of it and it was fine.

Bunkz · Newbie Joined: 27 Aug 2006 Posts: 37

yea it is all personal preference if you want a lower swing weight and what not, but im pretty sure a 134cm board isn't rated for 170lb riders...thatd be more in the low end of a 140, the 134 is certainly rideable with just about any amount of weight on it but a board with more surface area will let you ride high in the water where the board will launch and preform as it should

kyle · Guest

Xanadu, i haven't said anything yet because Dragonlady straightened my attitude out, but you have been make some really kooky/noob posts and if you don't know what you are talking about, then don't respond.

hyperlite58 · Outlaw Joined: 15 Mar 2006 Posts: 228

how old are you and how much do u plan on gaining in say 2 years i would prolly go with like a 141 i weigh 165 and ride a 141 and i love it

MinnesotaBoarder · Outlaw Joined: 24 Aug 2006 Posts: 139

i am 6 foot and 165lbs and a 140 is perfect for me... but i guess it is all personal prefrence unless u have to go like 30 to keep it on top of the water.

kyle · Guest

I'm 5'7 165 and i ride a 141 premier. It really depends on the board you are riding also, I'll ride anything from a 136 to a 141 depending on the shape and width. With the premiers i have found that the difference between the 36 and 41 is like night and day. The speed difference is minimal but the amount of pop and softness of landings is much much different

ohdoor · Soul Rider Joined: 02 Mar 2005 Posts: 281 City: OKC

I have a question concerning this as well but I didn't want to start a new topic....

At the moment I ride a 134 board. I am 6 feet tall but only weigh about 130 Rolling Eyes

. Is this board ok for me considering my height or would I be better off with something bigger...

kyle · Guest

weight it is fine, but height you should be on something bigger definately

Jensen · Posted: Sep 19, 2006 9:42 pm Post subject:

i'm 6'5 and 175 and i've been riding a 134 for a whole season, i finally got a good deal on a absolute 141 so i'm going to try that out this weekened. The 134 was landing very hard and riding lower in the water.

ibusthard · Outlaw Joined: 16 May 2005 Posts: 223 City: Houston

I'm 5' 8" 165 and I ride a team 134. I came off of a parks 138, and I absolutley love the smaller board. I have no problem with riding to slow, or not getting enough pop.