what brand of boards are the best?

lilpebs866 · Newbie Joined: 03 Jul 2008 Posts: 5 City: Lethbridge

ok so Im shopping my own board and I notice theres a crap load of diffrrent brands out there I know a couple are better then others but right now Im going ooo thats pritty can someone tell me what brands are better then others so I can narrow my search. Embarassed

Cory Kerber · Criminal Joined: 11 Jun 2008 Posts: 87 City: FRESNO

Hyperlite, Liquid Force, Ronix, Slingshot, Byerly.

Edit: CWB

Prizzy · Soul Rider Joined: 06 Jun 2008 Posts: 360 City: Milwaukee

LF, Hyperlite, CWB, Gator, Byerly, Slingshot

Do not go with any board you will find at Dick's, Sports Authority or anything like that. Hyperlites are sold there but don't buy one there.

tazman7 · Posted: Jul 07, 2008 6:18 pm Post subject:

I just got a CWB Tempest from Dicks, should I take it back and buy something different for the same price?

lilpebs866 · Newbie Joined: 03 Jul 2008 Posts: 5 City: Lethbridge

ok I was looking at one on e bay its a RONIX KRUSH WOMENS WAKEBOARD 128 is that a good one?? Im still kinda new but I want a board I can learn on and grow into as I get better

STANG KILLA SS · Posted: Jul 08, 2008 10:18 am Post subject:

what height/weight/age are you?
thats a very small board.

whit123 · Newbie Joined: 08 Jul 2008 Posts: 2

Hey I am brand new to the boards and wakeboarding....dont laugh to hard but the most I have ever done on the water is tubing!

I just bought my first board last night after a lot of searching on the internet. Did I get caught up in the oh this board is pretty factor yes but tell me if I got a good board....I found it at boaters world 60% off so how could I say no!

CWB Bella 124
Bliss Hinge Binding s/m

Since it matters; I know that is a small board but I am also a small girl - 103 lbs on a heavy day; 5' 2"; 6 1/2-7 foot - did I get a good board or too small of a board?

My husband ended up with a board from the same place as well but I am a bit concerend about it (he is a little more of an intermediate level) good board?

Liquid Force
Synergy 137
Bindings are L/XL

His weight is in the 160s-170s and is 5' 8"; 9-9/12 foot size

STANG KILLA SS · Posted: Jul 08, 2008 4:14 pm Post subject:

hmm 103 you might be able to get away with it, the 124 is actually a kids board, what most 10 year olds ride.... thats awefully small.

lilpebs866 · Newbie Joined: 03 Jul 2008 Posts: 5 City: Lethbridge

ohh ok so I mean Im not that small Im about 135lbs so what number around should I look for?

LakeIolaLuke · Posted: Jul 08, 2008 10:04 pm Post subject:

lilpebs866, the 128, according to ronix's literature, should hold riders up to 155 lbs. the 134 should hold riders starting around 115 lbs and up. you could ride either, but a bigger board will plane out easier and offer less drag on the water, as well as more pop and softer landings as you progress

Carly · Newbie Joined: 08 Jul 2008 Posts: 15

I am also looking for a new board, the one i have now is a kids and i am about 5'6" and 120 pounds. so around what number should i be?

erick55 · Newbie Joined: 07 Jul 2008 Posts: 1

i currently have the synergy with element bindings... its a good board for a biggner but the bindings i have on it i suppose are too heavy for any really air... still been a good board to me

HHI Dave · Posted: Jul 09, 2008 8:11 pm Post subject: Re: synergy 137