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-   -   Blindside Assassin 134 - Am I too heavy? (http://www.wakeworld.com/forum/showthread.php?t=90505)

superbike79 11-30-2003 11:34 AM

I'm thinking about getting an Assassin 134, but the weight limit is 140. I'm about 160. Do you think I can get away with it?

kristian 11-30-2003 11:39 AM

If you really want a short board, then yes you can get away with it (I rode a belmont 134 at 210lbs) I'd think you'd be much more comfortable on the 139. but its all personal preferance, have you ridden it before? <BR> <BR>(Message edited by kristian on November 30, 2003)

stephan 12-01-2003 1:38 PM

You could get away with it but let me warn you that thing rides even smaller. If you look at it the nubs on the end stick out quite a way and really mislead you when you think how big it is. I weigh exactly 140 and it almost feels small. This is because I have my bindings all the way out so there is very little nose, like 8-10 inches from the edge of the baseplate. Your stance is the biggest concern and feeling unnerved if there is very little board in front of your feet.

superbike79 12-01-2003 4:35 PM

No, I've never ridden it before. It probably would be too small. I just want a short board for some reason. I ride a 139 now and I'm way past due for a new one (it's a '98 evil twin). My board just feels really big to me. What you think about a Team 134?

shaggydan22 12-01-2003 6:26 PM

I'm 5'11" and 185lbs. I also like short boards. Its pretty rare on this site. I mostly ride a super squirt 128. Also ride a phatty 132 and a vision 135.

projectely4 12-01-2003 7:54 PM

u should probably go with a bigger size. definately stick with a 136 or bigger imo. i ride a 141 and a 137. i like both boards and i am 6' 155 lbs.

blindsiderider 12-02-2003 2:53 PM

I ride the 134 Assassin and have all this year I am 165 lbs and have never had a problem with it. I will say that I am waiting to get the new 138 Blade for 04 from blindside But I still love the 134 Assassin The only thing I noticed with the 139 was that I seem to get a little more pop with less of a press but I would say if you like the shortboards go for it it is a great board <BR> <BR>(Message edited by blindsiderider on December 02, 2003)


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