Board size Question

unhip_crayon · Newbie Joined: 16 Jun 2004 Posts: 20

I'm looking to buy a Liquid Force Watson 134. I'm 160lbs, Is this board too small for me?

Is this a good board?

Thanks

TheHebrewHammer · Addict Joined: 03 Dec 2010 Posts: 526

Conventional wisdom would say yes, that's too small for you. That said, some people like a smaller board better. It will be harder to get up if you're a beginner and a little less stable in general and it may sit lower in the water than it ideally should, but it will also be more flickable/agile. And I've heard nothing but rave reviews about the Watsons, although I haven't had the pleasure of riding one.

unhip_crayon · Newbie Joined: 16 Jun 2004 Posts: 20

What size would you guys recommend?

unhip_crayon · Newbie Joined: 16 Jun 2004 Posts: 20

What about a Liquid force Omega 139?

DeloBoarder · Outlaw Joined: 18 Jun 2006 Posts: 131 City: Knoxville

I'm 160 and ride a Watson Classic 138. I used to ride a 135, and yes, the board is a little less flickable in the air. I do, however, like the added stability and softer landings of the 138. It's really a matter of personal preference, but you can't really go wrong with a 138.

unhip_crayon · Newbie Joined: 16 Jun 2004 Posts: 20

^^^Thanks a lot. I kinda figured the 135 might be too small.

unhip_crayon · Newbie Joined: 16 Jun 2004 Posts: 20

As you guys may have figured out, I'm looking to buy a wakeboard....my first. My buddy's have wakeboards so I've been on the water quite a bit.

Anyways, This board is posted as a 2010 liquid force, but after doing some web browsing, I don't think it is. It looks like a 2005 liquid force flite...can anyone verify this?

Is this a good board?

Thanks for the help guys