Hi i was wondering a good wakesurfer for a begginer and will be able to advance on? i weigh 150 and am 5'6" my uncle would like to buy me one for christmas! <BR>landlock? <BR>lf islander? <BR>skimskate? <BR> <BR>just give me some info please dont know mush about wakesurfing!

Here is my response to a similiar question on another thread. <BR> <BR>The LF Skim Skate is an underrated board. I have the 54 inch. It kills it and heres why: <BR> <BR>It is very easy to spin and break loose. No huge fins and its bi-directional. 360s and 180s are easy. <BR>It reacts very well to speeding up(leaning forward) and slowing down (leaning back). <BR>I have never taken a nose dive. I find the Land Lock does this alot. <BR>Very cheap price compared to other surfers. <BR> <BR>Disadvantages: <BR>Dosent fit in traditional style board racks. <BR>Takes a big wave to stay in the sweet spot, buts not a big issue if you have plenty of ballast and people. <BR> <BR>Its more of a trick, skim style board than a bigger crusier like a land lock or traditional surf board shape.

It all depends on what you want to do. I don't have much experience with the smaller trick boards. I surf so I prefer the traditional surf style board like the Shred Stixx (blowfish). It's good for floaters and cutbacks, much like surfing a small waiste high wave. 360's are possilbe but you probably won't have any luck with kickflips. Just remember one thing, Wakesurf more/Work less! <BR>J$

HL Broadcast, with a-wing fins

I'm with Pierce. Love the SkimSkate, it's a very small board but I believe it handles well. In the beginning it can be hard to find the sweetspot (Landlock or so will be easier). But when used to it I can even surf behind an empty SAN with only 2 people in it. I'm approx 180lbs. <BR>