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Dynastar1242
Posts: 382 - Karma: 18
im looking to get more into wakeboarding. i have a board that is about 10 years old. im looking for an intermediate board to advance my skills on although i am still a beginner. meaning i can get up easily, make turns, get minimal air. im about 5'7 and around 170 lbs.

boards i was looking at:
cwb kink board w/ vapor hinge boot
http://www.evogear.com/wakeboards/cw...boot-2007.aspx
^^this seems like a good deal but i question the sizes would the 134 be too small and the 141 be too big?

cwb absolute
cwb pure
cwb sol
liquid force fish
liquid force substance
liquid force team

please help! any suggestions regarding those boards or others you think would fit what im looking for.
Aug 14 2007 10:00PM
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ijibgoremtn
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just look for anything like 134-137 and find a continous rocker board
Aug 14 2007 10:26PM
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Lineskiah11
Posts: 2029 - Karma: 21
141 will probably be alittle big for you. i would look for somthing like 135ish or 137. my friend has an cwb absolute and loves it. i havent heard much about the other boards you mentioned tho
Aug 14 2007 10:27PM
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lloyd_christmas
Posts: 1775 - Karma: 16
i ride a liquid force fish and love it. lots of pop and real solid landings. real easy to turn on, too. thats my 2 cents.
Aug 14 2007 11:03PM
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.jon
Posts: 2121 - Karma: 345
obrien oasis w/ switch bindings would work well, 137 cm too
i just got the board and i was looking for similiar specs as you
solid board(and bindings)
Aug 15 2007 12:25AM
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SHastatahoe
Posts: 3414 - Karma: 19
You need to decide if you want a continuous or 3 stage, then you can go through boards. I would suggest Liquid Force.
Aug 15 2007 12:41AM
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Quinn
Posts: 1428 - Karma: 16
I ride the LF Substance and it is really nice. Definitely get CWB bindings though, the hinge tech is the best thing in the world. Any of the liquid force's you mentioned are solid, although i would stay away from the fish. And at 170lbs...i would suggest 140 or 141.
Aug 15 2007 1:38AM
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jibsworth
Posts: 1554 - Karma: 12
Get liquid force, the fish is good I think. You probably want 137, and get a continuous rocker, continuous rocker is essential.
Aug 15 2007 8:36AM
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Dynastar1242
Posts: 382 - Karma: 18
what are the pros and cons between a continuous rocker and a three stage rocker
Aug 15 2007 8:44AM
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AKburns
Posts: 464 - Karma: 9
The Hyperlite Drive seems like a good intermediate board

you might want to chaek it out. here ya go. (its a 3 stage though)

http://hyperlite.com/product?PID=9086
Aug 15 2007 8:47AM
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ElChapoTrapHaus
Posts: 1250 - Karma: 38
3 stage rocker has very agressive release off the wake. Great for going big, but can be unpredictable and too agressive for intermediate riders.
Continuous a lot easier, will help make you a better rider.
Aug 15 2007 10:11AM
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Gnarshred
Posts: 5670 - Karma: 18
I'm just learning to, about the same level.I have a hyperlite state... its a subtle 3 stage rocker, so it is sort of a crossover between the two. it was a little hard to get used to, but i feel pretty used to it now and i can fuck up a jump and still land alright... my boat sucks for the record.
Aug 15 2007 1:12PM
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Dynastar1242
Posts: 382 - Karma: 18
bump
Aug 15 2007 7:54PM
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PeteyG
Posts: 2946 - Karma: 49
if u get 140 or above itll be like boarding on the K2pontoons. get something shorter so then you can maneuver it around better
Aug 15 2007 8:59PM
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SHastatahoe
Posts: 3414 - Karma: 19
3 stage rocks continuous in the ass.
Aug 16 2007 4:28PM
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DWells17
Posts: 565 - Karma: 71
word liquid force fish is dope. i was just at a liquid force demo today and rode it. its pretty sick man
Aug 16 2007 5:31PM
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