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TeeDub
Posts: 102 - Karma: 10

I'm getting a new board this summer, just wondering what size would I need. I'm 5'10, about 150lbs with intermediate skill level. Also, any brands you recommend? Thanks

May 26 2009 6:53PM
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TeeDub
Posts: 102 - Karma: 10
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May 26 2009 6:57PM
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TeeDub
Posts: 102 - Karma: 10

up

May 26 2009 6:59PM
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Dylan_
Posts: 9824 - Karma: 1,403
liquidforce or cwb.
May 26 2009 6:59PM
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hurrisun
Posts: 6284 - Karma: 49
o'brien player is a dirty board
May 26 2009 7:05PM
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TeeDub
Posts: 102 - Karma: 10
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May 26 2009 7:06PM
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mmallender.
Posts: 5805 - Karma: 936
ronix 137
May 26 2009 7:15PM
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pomme-de-terre
Posts: 3915 - Karma: 703
you could ride a 134-140, but above 137 or 138 is starting to get a little bit on the overly large size, and under 134 is getting pretty small


im like 154lbs and 6' 1'' and i ride a 137 and it feels pretty good, i used to be on a 141 though and it just felt too damn big....
May 26 2009 7:30PM
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[-mvee-]
Posts: 1713 - Karma: 10
Hyperlite 3DS. love it so much.
May 26 2009 8:02PM
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garygohard
Posts: 1463 - Karma: 2,871
that, and shawn watson
May 26 2009 8:07PM
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_TK_
Posts: 467 - Karma: 128
liquid force is the most legit
May 26 2009 8:09PM
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t_rob
Posts: 6433 - Karma: 11,458
with fins i find it way too tight.
May 26 2009 8:12PM
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garygohard
Posts: 1463 - Karma: 2,871
i do not own a nice wakeboard but my cousins live on a lake and are wicked intense so all i know is shawn watson and other liquid force and obrian boards are the beez neez
May 26 2009 8:18PM
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t_rob
Posts: 6433 - Karma: 11,458
Too elaborate on the too small argument, it is fun as hell riding shorter boards but you get into a buoyancy issue from lack of surface area and a larger chance of washing out on landings. You could ride a board that small, if you wanted to, but it will be more strenuous on your body.

May 26 2009 8:24PM
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hank_hill
Posts: 1273 - Karma: 217
im your size, and ride a 142 ronix one. but i like my boards a little big
May 26 2009 8:31PM
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Paulage
Posts: 521 - Karma: 102

really? your 6'1 and only 154lbs...

wow...

to the op, rip a 138, liquid force are prety solid decks

May 26 2009 9:20PM
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.SteezusChrist.
Posts: 2296 - Karma: 276
agreed, i love the premier though
May 26 2009 9:31PM
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mtsteez03
Posts: 748 - Karma: 122
ronix or luquid force
May 26 2009 11:02PM
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TZA.
Posts: 1462 - Karma: 181
o yaaaa
May 26 2009 11:04PM
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coolhandluke
Posts: 4465 - Karma: 153
waketech flight 69 circa 1994.  and ride with crooked elbow.
May 26 2009 11:23PM
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mmallender.
Posts: 5805 - Karma: 936
such as sick board, i rode the ronix one 142 since i was like 5'10 155, so sick, the extra waist width just gives you more pop and softer landings as long as you can handle the extra length. now this year im 6'0 175 with the 09 one 142 and one boots, SO sick, its at least a full pound or two lighter than the 06/07 stuff, and about a pound lighter than the 07/08 stuff. the new boots are amazing, no plasic under foot, the baseplate is built right into the boot which takes out so much weight, not to mention with the plastic gone theres more room for shock absorption. get an 09 one for sure, provided thats the kind of riding style you like.
May 27 2009 12:10AM
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ski_ENDUB
Posts: 2535 - Karma: 86
SLINGSHOT. They're the best boards out there period, the flex in them is amazing and their boots have heat molded liners and are super comfy, I highly recomend any Slingshot product
May 27 2009 2:03AM
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mmallender.
Posts: 5805 - Karma: 936
theyre also probably the least durable board out there, the whole board is so soft it chips/dents/etc so easy
May 27 2009 3:19AM
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SKIDUBAIGUY
Posts: 3018 - Karma: 8
Liquid force boards are made in Dubai. Pretty sweet.
May 27 2009 3:50AM
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Static
Posts: 8553 - Karma: 4,089
I have two liquid force boards and they are both torn to shit while my gf's ronix, that gets the same usage, is still in pretty good shape. I won't ever buy another liquid force.
May 27 2009 5:22AM
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hank_hill
Posts: 1273 - Karma: 217
haha rad we have the same setup, what do you rock for a vest?
May 27 2009 2:09PM
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scott-skis
Posts: 1161 - Karma: 141
the ronix one for sure such a sick board
May 27 2009 3:19PM
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mmallender.
Posts: 5805 - Karma: 936
i have an 06 hyperlite catalyst vest and a yellow 09 oneill gooru
May 27 2009 4:54PM
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VERN
Posts: 215 - Karma: 171
Haa thats what I have.. soo slashin!
May 27 2009 5:41PM
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