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vinspin Newbie

Joined: 29 Apr 2011 Posts: 26
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Posted: Apr 29, 2011 6:49 am Post subject: newbie wakeboarder light built 5'5 help me choose what board |
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hi guys im 5'5 light built body and a beginner
is the liquid force rogue 139 fit for me? or you guys can suggest other liquid force boards only liquid force boards are available here in my country.
i will be using it in a cable park.
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JeffreyCH Wakeboarder.Commie


Joined: 11 Aug 2008 Posts: 2205 City: Lincoln
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Posted: Apr 29, 2011 7:45 am Post subject: |
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How much do you weigh? _________________
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vinspin Newbie

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Posted: Apr 29, 2011 7:56 am Post subject: |
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JeffreyCH wrote: | How much do you weigh? |
i am really not sure. but im sure i am lightweight.
my body is fit for a 5'5. not over or under weight. |
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Benji Mac Newbie


Joined: 02 Mar 2011 Posts: 34 City: Okinawa, Japan
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Posted: Apr 29, 2011 8:03 am Post subject: |
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in my opinion, worry about the bindings more than the size of the board. Of course you don't want a 129 or anything, but 134+ should be fine. These guys should be able to tell you what boards will give you better pop and what not, but the bindings need to fit good and it will make a world of difference when you ride more so than the board for beginners i think. |
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vinspin Newbie

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Posted: Apr 29, 2011 8:16 am Post subject: |
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Benji Mac wrote: | in my opinion, worry about the bindings more than the size of the board. Of course you don't want a 129 or anything, but 134+ should be fine. These guys should be able to tell you what boards will give you better pop and what not, but the bindings need to fit good and it will make a world of difference when you ride more so than the board for beginners i think. |
thanks sir i am really confused with the grind models and other models. i checked out the wake store this morning and saw this liquid force rouge 139 and it fits with my budget. just wanna know if it will be easy to ride. its a liquid force grind series btw. the boards is quite small in width.
ill be focusing first on riding and doing some surface tricks and will not attempt obstacles i hope. |
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DeloBoarder Outlaw

Joined: 18 Jun 2006 Posts: 131 City: Knoxville
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Posted: Apr 29, 2011 8:37 am Post subject: |
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the grind series have a base that is structurally designed better to handle the wear and tear of hitting obstacles. That's not to say that grind bases cannot be used for regular boat riding, but the technology was developed for a different purpose. You may be able to find a board that will be higher end for the same price without the grind base. Perhaps your money might be better spent on a board without a grind base that might have different fin options. |
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vinspin Newbie

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Posted: Apr 29, 2011 8:49 am Post subject: |
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DeloBoarder wrote: | the grind series have a base that is structurally designed better to handle the wear and tear of hitting obstacles. That's not to say that grind bases cannot be used for regular boat riding, but the technology was developed for a different purpose. You may be able to find a board that will be higher end for the same price without the grind base. Perhaps your money might be better spent on a board without a grind base that might have different fin options. |
can you suggest any liquid force boards that focuses more on ride? thanks |
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vinspin Newbie

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vinspin Newbie

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Posted: May 01, 2011 5:13 am Post subject: |
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what do you think about the board guys? i need to decide early this week before our next wakeboarding session  |
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3MileBayWaker Soul Rider

Joined: 14 Jan 2011 Posts: 256 City: Syracuse, NY
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Posted: May 02, 2011 10:50 am Post subject: |
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I have a 2009 trip... I enjoy it. I also have closed toe bindings, I would never go back to open toe.
For a beginner I would go with the continuous rocker. Its more predictable than the 3 stage. _________________ 2010 Glastron GT 205XL ( Volvo 4.3L GL-J)
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vinspin Newbie

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Posted: May 02, 2011 11:11 am Post subject: |
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^what do you mean predictable sir? sorry english isnt my native language  |
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pet575 Wakeboarder.com Freak


Joined: 20 Jun 2006 Posts: 3630 City: Kansas City, MO
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Posted: May 02, 2011 12:00 pm Post subject: |
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A "predictable" wakeboard has a continuous rocker because:
1. Continuous rocker. The rocker has a smooth curve that is shaped like this
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on the bottom. Each time you hit a wake for a trick, you have a pretty good idea what type of height (pop) you're going to get up into the air.
2. 3-stage rocker. The rocker is shaped like this:
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The thinking is that it takes some practice and experience to know how to jump and time your technique when hitting the wake to get maximum pop off of the wake. If you aren't very good at that, your pop off of the wake will vary greatly from jump to jump.
If you don't know what rocker is, check out these links:
http://connection.wakeside.com/buyers-guides/wakeboards/wakeboard-rocker/
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HHI Dave Wakeboarder.com Freak


Joined: 10 Jun 2006 Posts: 2550 City: Hilton Head Island, SC
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Posted: May 02, 2011 3:17 pm Post subject: |
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The Trip is one of the most user friendly, easy to ride boards available. You will progress well with that board.
The Index bindings are just fine for a new rider. Just make sure you get them in a size that fits you. You want them a little snug but definitely not tight. They'll break in as you wear them. Bindings that are too small inevitably result in foot cramps, pain, and shortened sets.
If you're weighing in around the 130 lb mark, you'd probably do better with the 134, but you could just as easily ride the 138 if you prefer.
Hope this helps. _________________ Hilton Head Wake Sports.com
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vinspin Newbie

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Posted: May 02, 2011 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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which is more stable and easy to get on to the continous or the 3 stage? |
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Benji Mac Newbie


Joined: 02 Mar 2011 Posts: 34 City: Okinawa, Japan
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Posted: May 02, 2011 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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if by "getting onto" you mean starting/standing up i don't think either rocker would effect that. like pet575 said, it will change how the board pops, and from what i have read, change out aggressive you have to use the edges when turning. the 3-stage is also said to be more difficult when you land and be less forgiving. all in all for a new rider the continuous rocker would be the way to go so... the LF Trip 134 or 138 and make sure the bindings fit snug but not uncomfortably tight.
Think that about sums it up |
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vinspin Newbie

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Posted: May 02, 2011 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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how bout in riding and turning which is more stable? ill be using it in a cable park. so im really considering the grind base and at the same time stable and easy to learn ride. |
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vinspin Newbie

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Posted: May 02, 2011 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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Rogue 139 = mellow 3 stage rocker vs Trip 138 = continous rocker |
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cubbies017 Outlaw

Joined: 31 Mar 2011 Posts: 119 City: Bloomfield Hills
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Posted: May 03, 2011 3:56 am Post subject: |
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I would go with a board between 134-139cm. Hope this helps. |
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vinspin Newbie

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Posted: May 05, 2011 5:54 am Post subject: |
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finally pulled the trigger and got myself the 2011 PS3 133cm with Domain bindings. the guy at the shop suggested this size for me because the next size is 137. do you think i have made the right choice for this 133 sized board. i am lightweight 130lbs and 5'5
the manual says that the 133 is fit for 80 - 170lbs |
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ericsoler Newbie

Joined: 12 Apr 2011 Posts: 18 City: Lake Stevens
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Posted: May 05, 2011 2:06 pm Post subject: |
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yeah thats a perfect size exactly what I would recomend. _________________ You can always go harder. |
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vinspin Newbie

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Posted: May 14, 2011 8:23 am Post subject: |
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i have a question regarding my open toe domain bindings. the size is 8 - 12 inches my foot is 9"
i donnt know if it is the right fit because my toe fingers dont reach the end but when i push my toe fingers to the end theres some space in the back.
what do you think guys? |
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