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hundreds
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So I want to buy my first wakeboard. I have a shitty speedboat, how much of an issue is that going to be? and im 5,8 165
Jun 24 2011 8:05PM
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chuck_testa
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not bad if your just beginning. I go behind a fishing boat with a elevated rope. tripod over engine. It's fine I can do flips with it. I'm also adding tanks this summer for a bigger wake. My friend has a mastercraft. it's super nice. but I wouldn't really worry about type of boat and wake if your just beginning. You don't need that much power at all to get up.
Jun 24 2011 8:09PM
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chuck_testa
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sorry for dup post but if your just beginning and want a good beginner board that doesn't break your wallet. the o'brien system board is good. but once you get real good you should upgrade.
Jun 24 2011 8:11PM
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hundreds
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alright, what kinda board should i look at?
Jun 24 2011 8:11PM
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joshua
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Nope, last summer I weighed 130 lbs and I could get up easily behind a 30hp boat.
Jun 24 2011 8:11PM
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Radio
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yea it dosnt really mater if your begginging, a small old boston whaler can get me up and im 140
Jun 24 2011 8:20PM
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BroNamath
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boat without a tower/shitty boat doesnt really matter when youre beginning, just you fall much more because your getting pulled down. look for hyperlite, liquid force or ronix boards
Jun 24 2011 10:00PM
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cool_name
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so i have a boat with an outboard motor and two hooks on either side of the back towing i usually just tie a rope on either side and hook the tow rope on to that does anyone here have a better way to set it up its a 22.5ft Grady white tournament series if that matters
Jun 26 2011 4:08AM
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SPskier543
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Use a bridal, or get a ski pylon. I know people with the same boat and they have a factory installed ski pylon on the back.
Jun 26 2011 8:13AM
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Tha_Wizard
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whats your price range?
Jun 26 2011 9:05AM
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Tha_Wizard
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check out wakeside.com
they have pretty much anything you need.
board wise i would stick to liquid force for a first board. they arent to much and very solid. if you want to step up and get something better which honestly you wont be able to tell the difference theres ronix and byerly which are tight.
small tip make sure its got molded fins. and take off the shitty center one once you get it
good luck
Jun 26 2011 9:10AM
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