Need help finding a board

imshirazy · Outlaw Joined: 01 Jul 2008 Posts: 117

Hey guys, I'm fairly new to this site and couldn't find any DIYs on board picking so I figured I would ask here. My name is Ivan, I'm 21 and got into wakeboarding 3 years ago. I've gone a few times each summer but this time really want to pick it up.

I weigh only 135 pounds so I know I need a shorter board (132cm?). I want to have a lot of pop off the wakes since my boat's wakes are low, and as well be able to maneuver it very easily. Tricks is what I aim for, but doesn't appear very easy with the board I have. Also, my bindings suck because everything about the board is beginner... I'm looking to spend 260 for a board and boots, maybe a little more if I have to. Can you guys help me out? Thanks Smile

IV

Josh 154 · Criminal Joined: 04 Jun 2009 Posts: 78 City: Wall Lake

Welcome to the site! If your budget is $260 i would look out for some 2008 gear as that will all be selling cheap now that the 2009 gear is out. I would also watch www.boardersbestbuy.com as they have amazing deals on there!

Also what board do you have now? And what sort of "tricks" can't you do with your board that you have now?

imshirazy · Outlaw Joined: 01 Jul 2008 Posts: 117

I can't really do any lol. The board is very heavy, and it seems no matter how I attack the wake I just can't get any air, even with an 8 foot pylon. The fins are huge so it has more grip than I want, and it's too long for me. It's a Jeremy Kovak Iconn board, i think this is the exact one
http://messageboard.wakeworld.com/BoardGuide/getboard.asp?boardid=184

I don't mind spending a bit over 260 if it's worth the extra $, I just really need help at picking a good board because i'm still beginner i think.

Josh 154 · Criminal Joined: 04 Jun 2009 Posts: 78 City: Wall Lake

You can get up fine, carve around, and jump though? Correct?

This board here would be a great board for you to learn on and will still be a great board when you get better. It's a 08 ps3 for 150! http://cgi.ebay.com/2008-Liquid-Force-PS3-133-Wakeboard-Brand-New_W0QQitemZ150348955639QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item23017efff7&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12

HHI Dave · Posted: Jun 04, 2009 11:50 pm Post subject:

imshirazy, welcome to wakeboarder.com.

If you have a pro shop near you, then you should try to demo some boards and find one that you like.

If you don't have a pro shop near you (like most of us don't) then you can find plenty of good deals online. You'll just have to make a decision on a setup without actually riding it first.

Are you located in the US? If so, there are plenty of online sites that have closeout gear and cheap shipping. Check these out before you make a decision.

www.boardstop.com (from the people who brought you wakeboarder.com Wink

)
www.buywake.com
www.wakeside.com
www.the-house.com
www.evogear.com
www.closeoutdude.com

and, as always, www.ebay.com

If nothing else, at least you can get a good idea of sizes and models. At your weight, you probably want something in the 132-136 range, give or take a CM or two. Also, binding selection is a priority. Make sure you find a good quality set of bindings that fit properly. If your bindings don't fit right then it doesn't matter what board you're riding.

Hope this helps.

imshirazy · Outlaw Joined: 01 Jul 2008 Posts: 117

Yeah this helps somewhat
I have a few more questions then, does it matter if i get rounded edges or double tipped i think it's called?
I basically want a board that can pop a lot and can be very easily maneuverable
everyone seems to say hyperlite is good
and unfortunately i don't have a shop nearby :/

edit: two more things, i'm a size 10 for shoe, is a size 8 - 9 binding too small?
and how do i change my avatar lol

double edit: How is this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=260411054436#ebayphotohosting

and I like the one you linked too, is there a noticeable diff between the two?
sorry for all the nub posts

Josh 154 · Criminal Joined: 04 Jun 2009 Posts: 78 City: Wall Lake

A 8-9 binding will probably be to small. I wear a size 11 shoe and have size 11-12 liquid force vantages and they work perfect. I haven't heard of that board but i have heard great reviews on the Liquid Force ps3 that i listed. It will be a great board for you now and will still be a great board as you progress.

The bindings that come with that package you listed are one of hyperlites low end binding. Your going to want a good set of bindings that fit your properly and are comfortable. If it were me i would spend a little less on the board and more on the bindings. Because if your feet are cramping up etc. you will not be able to focus on your riding and will not be able to ride as long.

Here is a good set of bindings that should work for you. These are the ones that came with the 08 Liquid force ps3 package. I know both of them combined is a little more than $260 but will be a much better board/binding package then the one you listed.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Liquid-Force-Transit-Wakeboard-Bindings-Boots-9-10-OT_W0QQitemZ370204119050QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5631e2900a&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1
Or there is some transit 10-11's here.
http://cgi.ebay.com/2008-Liquid-Force-Transit-Wake-Binding-SIZE-10-11_W0QQitemZ280347735096QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item414606f438&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1
EDIT: The ps3 will give you pop and still be easily maneuverable. Hyperlites are good boards as so as liquid force and ronix is. I currently ride a 07 Hyperlite Murrary and i love it. I have also rode a liquid force watson and loved it. There all pretty much good.

Hope i helped! Mr. Green

imshirazy · Outlaw Joined: 01 Jul 2008 Posts: 117

looks like the link one was sold, is this comparable?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150348956935&ssPageName=MERC_VIC_RCRX_Pr2_PcY_BIN_IT&refitem=150348955639&itemcount=2&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&usedrule1=CrossSell_LogicX&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget&_trksid=p284.m183&_trkparms=algo%3DCRX%26its%3DS%252BI%26itu%3DUCI%252BSI%26otn%3D2#ebayphotohosting

Josh 154 · Criminal Joined: 04 Jun 2009 Posts: 78 City: Wall Lake

I don't know anything about that board. But check out this killer combo on evogear! This would be a great set up for you. Great bindings and board. If i had the money id be all over this deal!

http://www.evogear.com/outlet/Mashups/Liquid-Force-Witness+Liquid-Force-Watson-CT-Bindings.aspx

imshirazy · Outlaw Joined: 01 Jul 2008 Posts: 117

the board seems nice but i kind of want open toed because a few of my friends will be sharing my board and they go from size 9 - 12.5

Wakeplant · Newbie Joined: 30 Jul 2008 Posts: 16 City: Winston-Salem

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but he could go with a little bigger board size. I have a 08 Tribute with 07 3ds bindings, feels great. I can carve around pretty nice and it has great pop. It comes in 132 132 and 140 (i think) I'm 5' 3", 115 lbs and I ride the 132.