Stuck on which board I should buy, need quick advice.

justin962 · Newbie Joined: 29 May 2006 Posts: 19

Hey guys, I am on a time crunch and have finally narrowed my board of choice to 4 setups. I am a beginner and am looking for my first board:

1. 05 Hyperlite 3ds 135 - $200
2. 05 Liquid Force Evo 138 w/ Alpha bindings - $300
3. 05 Hyperlite State 135/140 - $200
4. 06 Hyperlite Motive 140 w/ Foundation bindings - $300

I am 165lbs & looking for something to last beyond my beginner level. I have read about the 3ds's continuous rocker & how it is more stable in edging and you can jump further, but with less pop. I am on a 5.0 cobra I/O without a tower and am not sure how big of a wake I will be getting once I add about 700-800lbs to the back. Would I be better off sticking with a 3 stage?

Thanks a lot guys,
Justin

billm · Soul Rider Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 476 City: TX

IMO the evo w alphas sounds like a good stup for you but ultimately its your decision.....

jeremy97150 · Newbie Joined: 17 Feb 2006 Posts: 8

I have the o5 State 140 and I really like it. I am 175 and I think this board is perfect, I also ride behind an i/o.
Check this link out. It really helped me decide.
http://www.boardstop.com/product_info.php?cPath=26_36&products_id=1498

RufioSwashbuckle · Posted: May 31, 2006 5:16 pm Post subject:

Yea man I would go with either the Evo or the Motive. Anything below a 138 might hinder your progression because they arent gonna ride like they should with someone who isn't within their weight limit.

xjsnxillusion · Newbie Joined: 11 Jun 2009 Posts: 26

ya, im in the same boat as you are - im just a beginner and i dont know if i should go with a 3-stage or continuous rocker..

b33nine · Soul Rider Joined: 04 Sep 2008 Posts: 311 City: Salem-ish

you could likely find 08 gear for $300, and that's board/bindings.

Seems kind of overpriced for how old it is. Only board I've got experience with in that lineup is the motive and I always thought it was very "vanillia" (which is probably a good thing for a beginner).

flixmaster · Site Owner Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 7488

you can also get 2009 packages at $299. FREE shipping and no tax. You need to look around instead of look at 2005 boards.