would you buy a Used Wake Board

[AZBoatDreamer]

Would you buy a used wake board as your first one? I see several on CL and do not want to spend alot of money to give this sport a try. Any pros or cons to buying new vs used.

 

[Bradb511]

Re: would you buy a Used Wake Board

Be careful buying used boards

http://forums.wakeboarder.com/viewtopic.php?t=92162

 

[AZBoatDreamer]

Re: would you buy a Used Wake Board

Thanks for the link Brad. I will not pay over price for a used wake board. I seen entry boards at Dicks Sporting Goods for $200. I might go this route. Also If I'm interested in a used wake board, do I try it on before purchasing it. What if the seller has nasty groody feet and used the board. Blaa

 

[sickwilly]

Re: would you buy a Used Wake Board

Yes, buy used, off craigslist.

I started wakeboarding with a friend who had a CWB and Liquid Force board. I was progressing nicely for an old man on his CWB board.

When I bought my boat I picked up a Hydroslide brand board (I love my hydroslide brand kneeboards). However, I stopped progressing.

I found a used Liquid Force Fish on craigslist for $100 from a guy who sold his boat (baby on the way situation). I started progressing again.

I think the board does matter.

And ...... I am a cheapskate!

 

[AZBoatDreamer]

Re: would you buy a Used Wake Board

Sick willy did you try on the board before buying?

 

[pat8839]

Re: would you buy a Used Wake Board

I buy used all the time. Granted the "used" condition looks brand new. You don't want something that looks like it has been abused on ramps or rails or something. I was lucky and got a used CWB set up with CT bindings for $225 including shipping that looked as if it were never riden.

 

[sickwilly]

Re: would you buy a Used Wake Board

No, I did not try it. The key is getting one big enough for your largest rider. Also, when you see them listed, take the model name and google it. You want something intermediate, not expert. You want something forgiving enough for beginners.

 

[AZBoatDreamer]

Re: would you buy a Used Wake Board

Thanks for the reply Sickwilly and Pat.

 

[Bradb511]

Re: would you buy a Used Wake Board

You can also look for closeout models, thats what I did 2 months ago. I got a $655 byerly monarch with verdict boots (msrp) for 300 bucks.

 

[AZBoatDreamer]

Re: would you buy a Used Wake Board

Thanks Brad

 

[skibrain]

Re: would you buy a Used Wake Board

I think of water sports gear as sort of fluid.... I have always tried to buy used stuff or close outs, factory blems. Trying multiple options. Keep the good, resell what doesn't work. Always on the lookout for a deal.

 

[AZBoatDreamer]

Re: would you buy a Used Wake Board

Thanks Brian.

 

[oldjeep]

Re: would you buy a Used Wake Board

Thanks for the link Brad. I will not pay over price for a used wake board. I seen entry boards at Dicks Sporting Goods for $200. I might go this route. Also If I'm interested in a used wake board, do I try it on before purchasing it. What if the seller has nasty groody feet and used the board. Blaa

You can get better deals than that at Dicks - we bought our CWB Pure with torq bindings there on sale for under $200 and it is far from entry level.

 

[oldjeep]

Re: would you buy a Used Wake Board

Decent place to buy closeout gear - I buy some snow ski gear from them
http://www.evo.com/outlet-shop/wake.aspx

Pretty decent one:
http://www.evo.com/outlet/mashups/cwb-triax-wakeboard-blem-edge-bindings-2011.aspx

 

[AZBoatDreamer]

Re: would you buy a Used Wake Board

Thanks for the links old Jeep