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Is a 145 board too big for me?

 
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PostPosted: Jan 12, 2010 6:03 am    Post subject: Is a 145 board too big for me? Reply with quote

I am 6'0" 215lb of rock solid Jersey Shore muscle. Is a 145 board too big for me? Right now I ride a 142 and at times it feels too small but other times it feels just right. Thanks for the input.
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PostPosted: Jan 12, 2010 8:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

i think you should be fine with it. it just depends how you like to ride. sometimes i will strap on my sons 119 fin less and ride (olies, spins, and butter slides like no other). but normally i ride a SS 142, and a j-star 141. and im 6', 210#'s.
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PostPosted: Jan 12, 2010 1:12 pm    Post subject: Re: Is a 145 board too big for me? Reply with quote

polar21 wrote:
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Anything over 140ish should fit you fine. There's a lot more to a wakeboard than just the length. There's also the width, the rocker shape, size and shape of molded fins, etc. All you can really do is try out different boards until you find the one that suits your skill level and riding style.

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PostPosted: Jan 13, 2010 7:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The jersey shore comment was a joke. I am embarrased for this country for even having a show like that.
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PostPosted: Jan 13, 2010 8:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

polar21, I'm 5'10" or so, 190ish and ride a 144 (with a surface area of 852") and it's fine. A 145 will work out alright for you.
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PostPosted: Jan 13, 2010 9:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

polar21, I'm the exact same size as you, and I ride a 141 Premier. This past summer I got a chance to ride the Murray 145 and it was fine. I'm not sure if it was the size or the shape but the 145 felt like it had a lot more pop off the wake.
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PostPosted: Jan 13, 2010 1:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice, sounds like the board shouldnt be too big for me. Thanks for the replies.

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