Board Size

Beaker · Newbie Joined: 03 May 2008 Posts: 5

Hi,

I've been out about 6 times wakeboarding now and love it. I'm using my mates board but would like to get one of my own, i can't find any shops locally for advice.

I'm about 5 foot 6 inches and weigh about 10.5 stones. What length of board should i be going for?

Thanks for any help Smile

IrideLITE · Soul Rider Joined: 12 Feb 2008 Posts: 318

10.5 stones? Like rocks?
How many pounds is that?

IrideLITE · Soul Rider Joined: 12 Feb 2008 Posts: 318

I was just messin with ya...incase you didn't know Wink

Google says 10.5stones=145lbs?

Slope · Criminal Joined: 21 Feb 2008 Posts: 67 City: Muscle Shoals

Im 5.11 and 145-150 I ride a 138..I have riden as low as 136 but 138 is my favorite..

TnR6Rida · Posted: Jun 01, 2008 8:32 pm Post subject:

Yea 138 or 136 either is fine. Really it is whatever feels best to you.

Beaker · Newbie Joined: 03 May 2008 Posts: 5

Ah you americans!!

Thanks for the replies, I snowboard and know that board length makes a huge difference. Cheers for the help.

I'm from Scotland btw Smile

IrideLITE · Soul Rider Joined: 12 Feb 2008 Posts: 318

Well...I weigh 135 and have a 142...does it really make that BIG of a difference?

TnR6Rida · Posted: Jun 02, 2008 8:25 am Post subject:

IrideLITE · Soul Rider Joined: 12 Feb 2008 Posts: 318

wait...its a 139...but idk why just feels like I have really good control over it.