Board Help for Newbie

cookie monster · Newbie Joined: 09 Sep 2008 Posts: 1

Just wondering if anyone can offer any help.

Im just starting out and looking at getting a board, I have looked at the various makes and am looking at the LF Omega 143 or the Hyperlite State 145 or Hyperlite Apex 147. Im a big guy so need a big board has anyone any thoughts on these ?

Ideally I would like a board to learn on then progress without having to shell out more cash to change boards. Also has anone any experience of Jobe boards ? Have looked at the Crypt 140 but my local retailler didnt recommend this as it would be a slow progression and I would want to change after learning.

If anyone can offer any thoughts or alternatives I would appreciate it.

Cheers
Cookie

Wakin Dirrty · Outlaw Joined: 01 May 2008 Posts: 131 City: Nashville

Cookie monster- I really dont have to much info about any of those boards but I just would like to throw out an idea. Depending on your athletic ability you might want to consider an intermediate/advanced board. It seems now a days there making the advanced boards so forgiving that newbies can pick one up and ride them. That way it would save you money from having to buy a new board when you progress.

I have never heard of the brand jobe so I cant speak about it, but in my opinion I would go with a well known brand. There customer service is great and you know what your getting.

Best of luck finding a board.

HHI Dave · Posted: Sep 11, 2008 4:19 pm Post subject:

Define "big".

Board sizes are really a guideline more than a rule. Some people are more comfortable on larger boards, others prefer smaller boards. I weigh 230 lbs and one of my riding buddies weighs 250 lbs. We both ride the Liquid Force PS3 141. Its considered a "pro" board but neither of us ride anywhere near a pro level. Like Wakin Dirrty said, lots of choices out there these days.

Stick with a reputable manufacturer in a reasonable size range and you should do fine.

Good luck.

thekidd77 · Newbie Joined: 02 Sep 2008 Posts: 9

bicyclewholesale,

last sunday they had about 50 boards all end within half an hour.

It was mayhem but some guys got mid level boards like a cwb kink and bindings for $80.

The first board I bid on I won for $120, it was an 08 Hyperlite Era 142.

Just seconds later though an O'brien Natural 144 went for $88, I just saw that board in the local shop for $500 with bindings, and I wish I had bought.

Maybe this sunday when the current auctions end they will put up boards again.

Later today though, grizzly-sports has a bunch of no reserve auctions ending all at once those may be another prime opportunity.