HI guys! <BR> <BR>I was just wondering.... is it possible for a grown man to ride a kid's board? <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/proud.gif" border=0> <BR> <BR>Thing is, I'm debating which board to get: <BR> <BR>1. LF '04 Evo 134 or <BR>2. LF '04 Nemesis 131 <BR> <BR>Both are with LF '03 Exo Bindings <BR> <BR>My problem is that I've read both reviews of the boards posted on the main site and based on those reviews, I'm leaning towards the Nemesis. Obviously, the Nemesis has a weight limit of 150-155 lbs (if I'm not mistaken). But I weigh a 165 lbs. So the questions stands....Can I ride the Nemesis? <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/blush.gif" border=0>

Why do you want to ride a kids board? There are lots of boards for us grown up people. <BR>Why not take a look at the substance 134? If I were you I'd ride a 138 or something like that. <BR> <BR> <BR>(Message edited by kristian on February 09, 2005)

I'm actually on a budget that's why <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" border=0> <BR> <BR>These are 2nd hand boards and the only ones that are available at the moment (where I'm from: Philippines)

Ebay!

ahh I see. Well I'd go with the 134. The Evo is a good board.

thanks for the advice kristian! greatly appreciated <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" border=0> <BR> <BR>clay: I can't afford to buy on ebay because some people don't ship here and if they do, the shipping cost alone could be worth half of the board itself <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/sad.gif" border=0>

I'm 5-8, 155lbs and can ride a Motive 128 with no problem. However I prefer a 134.

Well then go with the EVO. I ride the 138 and it is a great board to learn and advance on.

I'm 5-11, 165, and rode my buddys blindside five-0, i think 131, and it threw me better than my drifter 136. I'd say if you're getting them second hand you shouldn't have much of a problem demo-ing them, so I'd try them both out.

Id go for the 134..i used to ride a belmont 134 for two years and i weighed 160 at the time..ive since moved on too bigger boards since i like the softer landings etc but 134 would do you just fine..as a matter of fact the other day i got off work early and unexpectantly was offered a pull but i didnt have my gear with me and ended up riding a 04 absolute 134 with no center fins on a choppy day and satill was able to land all my tricks..it felt weird but i had no problems with it...

I wouldnt buy something that i am already grown out of by the time it ends up on my door i would wait and save up a lil more to get something that will fit you and somehting like you want! I'm 165 and ride a 135 era

I'm about 180ish....and I ride a 136 Obrien option board.....I actually like having a slightly smaller board.....plus I love how the board rides.....as long as you are close to the weight the actual preference of the board is more important. Good luck! <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" border=0>

thanks a lot guys for giving your opinions! <BR> <BR>let's hope I make the right decision! <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/biggrin.gif" border=0>