145" Board Too Big for 185 lbs?

astyles · Newbie Joined: 13 May 2004 Posts: 15 City: Tulsa

I'm wanting to get back into boarding next spring and was checking out this board at Sun N' Ski:

http://www.sunandski.com/Hyperlite_Men_s_State_Wakeboard_w_Remix_Binding_12_p/0852056841215.htm

I have ridden in the past but I am old and fat now 6'0" 185 lbs. I plan to drop and I am wondering if a 145 will be too long. I intend on carving and keeping the board on the water for quite some time next season and then transitioning into another board. Suggestions, that is a pretty economical setup?

anw7405 · Outlaw Joined: 10 Sep 2010 Posts: 188 City: edmond

I'm right about the same size and i ride a 142 most of the time. If you are just going to be riding around on it buy it. Sounds like you have a good plan.

Okie Boarder · Ladies Man Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 10056 City: Edmond

A 145" board would definitely be too big for just about anyone. 145cm, now that's a different story. Wink

You should be fine even if you lost some weight. You might find when you really start working on tricks the weight and size may hinder you a bit, but at that point you can upgrade.

astyles · Newbie Joined: 13 May 2004 Posts: 15 City: Tulsa

Thanks guys, and ya 145" would be a little extreme- lol. I am thinking really hard about going for the LF Trip 142 because I love the graphics and it isn't QUITE so long.

http://www.sunandski.com/Liquid_Force_Men_s_Trip_Wakeboard_w_Index_Binding_p/0852059481235.htm

My birthday is Labor day and I actually thought about heading over to WakeZone by Edmond to try this sucker out! Either of you been there? I just want to roll around and carve- can you do that without all the sliders and stuff killing a newbie like me?

Okie Boarder · Ladies Man Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 10056 City: Edmond

A 142 might be a bit nicer. anw7405, has been to wake zone...I haven't. It is actually down near down town instead of up near Guthrie. You're welcome to ride with us some time, if you'd like. We go out on Thursday evenings regularly. Also, we do get out on the weekends pretty regularly.

astyles · Newbie Joined: 13 May 2004 Posts: 15 City: Tulsa

Dude, I called Sun'N'Ski and that board and bindings is on sale for $250.00! I am trying to buy it over the phone right now but they usually don't let you do that. I hope I don't miss out!

That is a great offer- I have gas money! I am a family man (turning 33 Monday) so Thursdays would work out. Where do you usually ride at?

Okie Boarder · Ladies Man Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 10056 City: Edmond

Arcadia Lake down here by OKC.

get_sum · Soul Rider Joined: 04 Aug 2008 Posts: 395 City: Edmond

STANG KILLA SS · Posted: Aug 29, 2012 1:16 pm Post subject:

while im a promoter of bigger boards, youd be best on a 138-139
id say 90% of 185lb riders ride this size. im now up to 190 lbs Embarassed

and ride a 139.

astyles · Newbie Joined: 13 May 2004 Posts: 15 City: Tulsa

I picked up the 142 Liquid Force Trip. I can't wait to try this sucker out this weekend, thanks for all the suggestions hopefully I'll get to ride with you guys someday- I just realized today was Thursday and I'm broke!

Okie Boarder · Ladies Man Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 10056 City: Edmond

Cool. Maybe you can come ride with us next week.

GnarShredd · Posted: Aug 31, 2012 7:32 am Post subject:

astyles, Good choice. Classic shape that's been in the line for a while. Can't go wrong with it!