does size matter?
i'm looking to buy a cwb marius and noticed that on the 134cm the weight recommendation is 160lbs. on the 140cm its 150lbs and up. i am 6' tall and 160lbs. i'm confused, does size matter? what is the difference? thanks for any help.
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In the word of my Ex "Yes"......
3 or 4cm's can makes a HUGE! difference in how a boards feels. You should definitely go with the 140. A 134 is for pretty small people or kids. |
+1 for the 140
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Yes, size does matter. Don't listen to those that say it doesn't.. they're just being nice.
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Hahah, of course it matters, just ask Lisa. mwuahahaha.
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Adam,
Anybody who tells you it doesn't matter is just trying to be nice and not offend anyone :-) Now, onto Wakeboards. It definitely does make a difference. As mentioned above, it can make a huge difference in the feel of the board. I think the data on those figures may be incorrect. The max weight should INCREASE with the size of the board. Take a peek back at the chart once... it seems off to me. A larger board in my experience contributed to: bigger pop due to increased surface area off the wake (form is always a factor in that though), a smoother ride when conditions got a bit more rough, and also more firm landings. All of which have contributed in a positive way to my riding. Don't sweat weight as the boards continue to get lighter and lighter. I'm part of the camp that suggests, the bigger the board the better. I would without a doubt go for the 140. I'm 6'1 and ride a 144 Ronix Viva and I won't be going down anywhere past 142 for the rest of my wakeboarding days. 140 FOR SURE. |
thats what she said*
but on the real tho it totally matters. I was riding a 134 at the beginning of last season (im 5'10 ish and 150lbs) and I had to get on a 138 halfway thru the season cuz there just wasnt enough board underneath me. makes everything alot easier. I was worried about swing weight on spins, but it actually helps cuz it gives you more pop to make up for the extra board that you have to get around. |
get your minds out of the gutter people. i guess 140 it is, rode a 140 pure last season and just thought a shorter board would be easier to control in the air.
Rob, Lisa really? Thanks buddy |
Adam,
A shorter board MAY feel smaller in the air, but the biggest factor as far as control in the air is weight. A longer board with less weight more than likely will feel more maneuverable in the air. In addition, from experience with riding a 136 for a season in between a 140 and a 143, shorter boards land HARD coming down from bigger airs. I was interested in a smaller board for the exact same reasons you mentioned, but it turned out to have more negatives than positive, at least in my experience. |
Not the size of the wand, but the magic of the magician
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Length isn't the only dimension.
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Look at this http://www.alliancewake.com/wake/min...ds-the-future/ Some guys think opposite
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I really doubt that you would notice any extra swing weight. Unless you are dropping 10's. In which case, just tell your sponsor to send you the right length.
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haha, i will have to let all my sponsors know!
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Woz's sponsor here, boat sponsor at least. Note taken.
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I'm 5'5" and 155-160lbs during the season and I started with a 136, then a 138 now I ride a 140. I like my 140. Feels stable. I was worried it would be two big but I think it rides better. I would go down to a 138 but not sure I would go smaller than that.
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