Hello, I am new here and just needed some advice on which board to get. I am not a newbie to the sport. I have a 2004 Liquid Force Skimskate 54 right now but I just can't seem to stay up without the rope. One of my problems is that I am not surfing with a huge wake. I have a 1999 Mastercraft Sportstar so it doesn't throw the biggest wake but I have seen people surf with smaller wakes. I just sold my fatsacks so I don't have any to use now. I just put everone towards that side of the boat. I am thinking that a different type of board might help me out. I have been looking at the O'Brien Alias 5'0". Do you think that this would be a good board for me.

IS Red Tide is a big board that everyone can ride and fast enough for small wakes. <BR> <BR>Alias is probably too small but haven't seen your wave or how big you are. If you are 100lbs soaking wet then you'd be fine.

I don't think I have a pic of my wake but I'll look. I am about 5'10" and just a little over 100lbs soaking wet.

For a smaller rider the IS Blue might be better. The IS Red is just too big for my daughter.

I love my blue and I'm 150lbs. Very fast. <BR> <BR>For your size I'd recommend a fast and cheaper board of CWB Ride. IS Blue would be for other people that might weigh a bit more. If just for you than either would work.

Yeah, I looked at the CWB Ride. I am on a budget so I think that or the O'Brien Alias would be in my price range.