Hey, <BR>I've never wakeboarded before, but I body board, and kneeboard and am a "water-boarding" enthusiast. <BR>I have been wanting to get involved in wakeboarding, but dont know anyone who can. I am planning on possibly buying a board and whatever other equpiment I will need, and just taking it out onto the lake and giving it a whirl. <BR>I've read up on the tips for beginners, but had a few questions. <BR>A. Will I need a tower? <BR>B. Am I completely insaine for just going out there and winging it? <BR>C. What type of board, and how should I know what size (i.e up to shoulder?)? <BR>D. Will I need to buy bindings seperatly? <BR>E. To "get started" what BASIC equipment will be needed? <BR>I think that pretty much covers most of my questions FOR NOW, I am as green as it gets...thanks for the help!

1) NO tower is not nessicary <BR> <BR>2)Nope... how do you think we all started <BR> <BR>3) go to your local shop and talk to the salesman... most of them are pretty knowlegable and will be able to help ya... ( and to give you any info on here we'd need to know how tall you are and how much you weigh) <BR> <BR>4) possibly, you could get a package deal from your local shop <BR> <BR>5) Boat (duh), rope, board, bindings, friends help too <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/biggrin.gif" border=0>

Thanks Blair, <BR>Ok good news. <BR>I am about 5'10 and weigh about 140 Pounds. <BR>Could you give me a rough estimate for a board, bindings, and rope, so that I can have a general idea of what I should be spending? I'm not going to be buying top of the line, i'm starting out, so I want to get somthing that will get the job done, but isnt going to break the bank, or break me. lol <BR>Thanks again. <BR> <BR>(Message edited by maico on April 16, 2005)

a board in the 135-139 range should be fine <BR>better to start out with a package to get a better price <BR>you can get a cwb with mobe bindings for around 300 bucks <BR> <BR>buy a non stretch line get one on ebay for 25 buck... <BR>start out around 18-20 mph with a 45-50 ft rope <BR>once you get the hang of it you can extend those. <BR>a wakeboard pylon is the cheaper than a tower.. <BR>weight like fat sacs will give you a bigger wake <BR>for height... <BR>hope that helps a little <BR>

Stefan, Look in the classified section here on WW and you can probably find a good deal on a set up or try E-bay. <BR>I would also recommend going out with someone that has a little experience just to make things a little easier for you. <BR>You might try to find a pull here in the find a pull section. <BR> <BR>Good luck, <BR>Walt <BR>Ps if you like kneeboarding your going to love Wakeboarding !

When you say "135-139" are you talking inches...density...or is it just a number given to a certain size board? lol, like I said...i'm green. <BR>Any good brands for the starting out price range, so that I can get an idea of names? <BR>I'm trying to gather as much info as I can...figure better start out with some head knowledge. <BR>Thanks again guys

135-139 refers to the board length in centimetres. Almost all companies have good entry level deals, some of the names are liquid force, hyperlite, cwb, double up, gator, obrien.

135 - 139 is the size in Centimeters... <BR> <BR>its basicly how much weight the board will float in the water... <BR> <BR>im not one to give ideas for what is a good board to get... but some of the guys may have some opinions <BR> <BR> <BR>and knowlege is a good thing... and like walt said Your gonna like it

Gotcha...sweet...i'm def looking forward to it, it may be a few months before I am able to get the equipment...but i'm def looking forward to it. Thanks for you help all... <BR>If I have any more questions i'll be sure to ask!