Need a surf board

BSBell · Outlaw Joined: 20 Apr 2008 Posts: 237 City: Memphis

I am looking for a surf board to use behind our Air Nautique. This is what I need:

A board that is easy to get up on and easy to control
A board that can handle a person anywhere from 160lbs to 220lbs
Basically something easy to use for beginners but good enough for intermediate riders as well.

What do you suggest, I know just about nothing in picking out a surf board.

deepcove · Soul Rider Joined: 15 Mar 2004 Posts: 296 City: Vancouver

Hyperlite broadcast 5'6 would meet your criteria. I know a few people including myself who started on this board as it is easy to cruise on, does not need a huge wake to hold a pocket and can be ridden by larger riders.

Rhawn · Posted: Mar 22, 2009 6:23 pm Post subject:

No offense, but the Broadcast is a heavy, slow board that turns like a tug boat. Look into one of the higher end manufacturers, the cost is well worth it. A snappy, fast board is alot more fun, even at a beginner level.

sandm · Outlaw Joined: 12 Jan 2008 Posts: 141

I started on the broadcast as well. good beginner board. we have taught a dozen or so others on it as well...
had a few try my island surfer skim after getting up on the broadcast and they hated it. thought they needed more time and be able to drop the rope before trying a faster, lighter board...

just my .02...

good luck..

m_lesney · Soul Rider Joined: 22 Feb 2008 Posts: 358 City: Austin

I started with a hyperlight and my wife has the new cwb actually everyone likes riding her board better than mine

Cary K. · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 225 City: Wilson, NC

I have a 4'9" broadcast that I am thinking of selling. Make me a reasonable offer.