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Gona buy A Wakeboard!

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McGill-X
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Sup ya'll...So im gonna buy a wakeboard and bindings.  Ive heard hyperlite is the armada of boards.  But i really dont know too much about their models or construction.  Im 6'1" 165lbs.  Medium-Level.  Any recommendations for boards or bindings.  Also any good places to buy em at not absurd prices.
Jun 4 2007 2:50PM
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steezyjibber
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amazon. not the house.
Jun 4 2007 4:24PM
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t_rob
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amazon you must not be thinking of the same amazon that i am.

online the place to go is www.wakeside.com

I ride a 3ds.

Well for a board what kind of feeling are you looking for. Do you want to boost huge air or just have a nice mellow ride. For bindings i really think its just a personal prefrence some being stiffer and others being different widths.

Anyway go to wakeside. the stuff on their site will tell you a lot.
Jun 4 2007 5:36PM
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.Brink.
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hyperlite roam, thats some sick shit for rails and smooth water, if your more into boostin the wake and shit the hyperlite premier and park's boards are nice. Theres tons of other brands thouh, so if you dont want to be like veryone else, check out some of the smaller companies.
Jun 4 2007 6:05PM
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RunDMc
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he's clearly a beginner so the roam (a rail board) would not suit him, and the premier and parks are two of the most aggressive boards hyperlite makes, so once again, not for beginners.

If you're stuck on hyperlite, go with the 165 State. Its a great board for any rider mainly because of the asymmetrical molded fins which make it easy to lock into a heelside cut and especially a toeside cut. That would probably be the best board for you.
Jun 4 2007 6:13PM
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McGill-X
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how does the sizing work tho...and what are some smaller companies?
Jun 4 2007 6:47PM
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t_rob
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he said meduim level.

The roam is apperntly an all level board. Its all wood and was made for the super mellow feel I think its flat bottomed but don't quote me on that..

BTW anyone can basically ride any board. My first board was a motive, i guess you can consider that a begginer board but you'll learn well enough on any board it just won't be as forgiving becasue beginner boarders aren't as responsive.


Jun 4 2007 6:48PM
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t_rob
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sizing is mainly a riders presence.

the smaller boards are easier to make big abrupt cuts with and the larger boards are more mellow. Also with a smaller board you'll sit a little lower in the water so for flotation reasons you'll want a board that matches your weight. since your 165 pounds you can basically ride anything but i'd recomend something between 136-139
Jun 4 2007 6:54PM
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