Wakeboard ?

daviscfad · #1 January 22nd, 2009, 11:31 PM

Hi guys

I have a quick question... I would like to get into wakeboarding but dont know what kinda of board to start off on... Any suggestions on a good starter bd.. If it helps i am around 6'1" tall and 220 lbs thanks for the imput

smitty1258 · #2 January 26th, 2009, 02:57 PM

go with a 140-143 cm board. If you shop around youll find some really good deals on 08 boards. I honestly dont think there is such a thing as a beginner board. If you can get out of the water, your already intermediate

Get adjustable bindings like these for you big feet.
http://www.boardersmall.com/xcart/pr...cat=600&page=2

get a low stretch rope.

Life is good.

daviscfad · #3 January 26th, 2009, 05:52 PM

Thanks A lot for the info smitty!! I will check that site out

BMWboatski · #4 January 27th, 2009, 11:10 PM

Hey smitty Im new to the sport as well this yr, good news is just bought a house on the lake. How are those velcro bindings?

smitty1258 · #5 January 28th, 2009, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWboatski

Hey smitty Im new to the sport as well this yr, good news is just bought a house on the lake. How are those velcro bindings?

Very good from all the reviews Ive read about them.

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LF Vantage Binder was the number one asked for boot in 2008

ridesapaint · #6 January 30th, 2009, 07:31 PM

I bought the biggest board they had at overtons.com. because I weight 205 and am 5'9". It is a good one and think it is a hyperlite? I forget, but stayed away from cheap ones. I got the 2007 model and saved a bunch, and might have paid $250 with bindings. I had tried a older board and just hated it because it had little control. I was amazed how easy it was, but I grew up skiing and skateboarding.
If you find a good used one and you don't like it you might even be able to get your money back reselling it. Just a thought.