Can't Decide on a Board

Zach2orJack · Soul Rider Joined: 14 Aug 2008 Posts: 255 City: Haleyville

I'm trying to decide on a board and can't decide. I've been riding my friend's 08 LF Watson and I really like it but I'm thinking either a Hyperlite Marek or Sub VI or LF Shane or Ronix One. I like the width of the Watson but I'm thinking the Shane is the way to go.

Can anybody give me some suggestions?

hco · Posted: Nov 14, 2008 2:10 pm Post subject:

It's really all opinion, ride as many different boards as you can. Try O'brien, some Hyperlite, etc... The board descriptions don't help you out really, so go to a proshop and go on a demo'ing spree. Do you know if you like a wider board, an agressive three stage, a traditional continuous? What is your bag of tricks?

Zach2orJack · Soul Rider Joined: 14 Aug 2008 Posts: 255 City: Haleyville

I've ridden the Hyperlite premier, LF Watson and a few others. I don't know of many proshops locally. I like the wider boards, they seem to feel better to me. I think I'm going to go with the Shane from what I've read. I like the feel of the Watson. I'm new to wakeboarding but I've learned to ollie, w2w, a few grabs and working on ts 360. I want something with plenty of pop and soft landings. I edge very hard so I want a board that allows it. I haven't started trying inverts yet.

It's pretty much between the Shane and the Marek I think possibly the Watson. I'm definitely going with the Watson CT's, I love the way they feel and respond.

STANG KILLA SS · Posted: Nov 16, 2008 2:56 pm Post subject:

the shane is absolutly incredible

Zach2orJack · Soul Rider Joined: 14 Aug 2008 Posts: 255 City: Haleyville

Thanks to the two guys that actually responded. I did some research and went with the Slingshot Recoil and PB Floyd bindings. I went with the 08 because of the price. Can't wait until it gets warm enough to get back in the water.

Riddick · Outlaw Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Posts: 212 City: Knoxville

Zach2orJack, the monarch is an awesome board...I have an 08 monarch 54' w/ murray bindings that i need to sell if your interested.

Wheelie Monster · Newbie Joined: 12 Dec 2008 Posts: 45 City: Rushville

i'm looking for a new board but am undecided really can u post some pics of the one your tryin to sell and a lil about it..thanks

xsvfreako · Posted: Dec 19, 2008 6:19 pm Post subject:

I was in your same situation, 07' Shane to new... and iv decided on an 09' Slingshot Recoil

Zach2orJack · Soul Rider Joined: 14 Aug 2008 Posts: 255 City: Haleyville