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ChrisB
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PostPosted: Apr 18, 2007 2:39 pm    Post subject: Newbie Reply with quote

as my post states in the Newbie Questions section, i am very bad at skateboarding, but as my jet ski does not throw a big enough wake for wakeboarding, do you think that wakeskating would be worth trying??? of course it would take ALOT of practice but would it be worth investing in?
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PostPosted: Apr 18, 2007 3:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ChrisB, definitely. Wakeskating is very fun, and it is the next closest thing to wakeboarding Cool Can you get up and ride on a wakeboard alright? If so, you will do fine on a wakeskate. And if you can't, it's just as easy to learn as wakeboarding.
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PostPosted: Apr 18, 2007 3:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ok thanks for the info. ill do some research into wakeskating tonight,one thing though, please tell me wakeskating requires no serious amount of skill like skateboarding does Sad and does size matter? im 6ft 217 pounds, pretty lean but not 6 pack abs Cool ... any additional info would be great
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PostPosted: Apr 18, 2007 3:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

you dont need any skateboarding skills although they could help
for size i would recomend a 42-44 inch
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PostPosted: Apr 19, 2007 5:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks guys, especially devon you've been very helpful in both my posts Smile.. another quikc question, integrity wakeskates seem to be a popular brand, but devon you recommended 42-44"... the biggest i see they make is 41,i wish they made something larger, or am i not looking close enough??
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PostPosted: Apr 19, 2007 8:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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another quikc question, integrity wakeskates seem to be a popular brand, but devon you recommended 42-44"... the biggest i see they make is 41,i wish they made something larger, or am i not looking close enough??


I have owned a couple of the 41" versions, their width and shape make it feel like a 42" board.....if that makes any sense to you.
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PostPosted: Apr 21, 2007 7:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

it makes some sense, but would a 42" board last me a good while if i still grow? i would like it to atleast last me 1-2 seasons worth.
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