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-   -   CWB - Marius 140, Transcend 142 or Faction 144 (http://www.wakeworld.com/forum/showthread.php?t=533934)

evil0ne 01-10-2008 7:23 PM

Looking for a little advice on which board for me. I'm about 6'2 235 and still pretty new to wakeboarding. I'm looking for a new board that will work well for me. I think I'd like to go with the Marius but only being a 140 kind of scares me. Any opinions?

johnsvt 01-10-2008 7:26 PM

Marius is wider and rides a shorter length 140 will be fine for you. I am close to your size and have a 140.

neffro 01-10-2008 8:09 PM

I ride the Transcend and love it. I also have a Faction and love it also. I rode the 2007 Marius 140 Platty for about 5 sets and hatted it. tried to give it a chance but was not feeling it. <BR>If you can DEMO. By the way I'm only 6' 245<img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/angry.gif" border=0>

toesideturtle 01-10-2008 8:42 PM

Being a newer rider, I think the Faction suits you best---continuous rocker, very forgiving and soft landings. Great price too.

jarrod 01-10-2008 8:46 PM

The Marius is one of those boards you need to ride first. You'll either love it or hate it. It's one of the only boards that I would recommend trying before you buy. I personally couldn't ride it, but a few of my friends swear by it. <BR> <BR>I ride the new Transcend, and I think it's the best boards ever. It does everything great. It has all of the pop, it's super smooth, and fast. Not too loose and not too tight. I prefer the Platinum model also.

bbr 01-10-2008 8:50 PM

I was riding the 07 Faction for half of 07 then got on the 08 Faction and the difference is amazing. The 08 is a hair faster, and a ton lighter than the 07. Lots of predictable pop, and great soft landings. It would be a great board for you to learn and advance on. <BR> <BR>I have ridden the Transcend as well but didn't like it quite as much as the Marius or the Faction. <BR> <BR>I now ride the 08 Marius and love it. TONS of pop, and very soft on the landings. It is more of and intermediate/advanced board however, and would take some getting used to at first. <BR> <BR>I would probably recommend the Faction, being that you can progress with the board and it will be easier for you to ride at your level. <BR> <BR>If you end up getting either the Marius or the Transcend, you will probably want to get the non-platinum version, as they are a bit more brittle, plus softer on your body. <BR> <BR>As Kevin said, DEMO them all before buying. Good luck.

czap 01-10-2008 8:51 PM

Harris 145....nuff said. <BR> <BR>For real dude i just hopped on this board today and it is soooo nice. HUGE pop, cushy landings, and super fast, looks badass too! Im 6`2 too man and this board fits me perfect. most boards sink a little when i edge but the harris doesnt budge. Ive rode the marius 140 militant 140 and the team 139 and this board takes the cake man. <BR> <BR>Check it out <BR> <BR>And the 07 142 is really a 145 aswell.

stephan 01-10-2008 11:24 PM

Another vote for the Faction, after hearing BBR &amp; Chuck rave about it, I tried it and am sold. Nice and smooth, real predictable and tons of pop for a continuous.

innov8 01-11-2008 8:09 AM

08 Faction 144cm.

dakid 01-11-2008 8:30 AM

you can't go wrong w/ any of the boards you mentioned. i do suggest you demo each one though, as each one's ride is different from the other.

bucnoles 01-11-2008 10:37 AM

Dave, if we ever go out again you can try out my Marius 140 Platty, I love that board.

waketherainbow 01-11-2008 1:22 PM

how loose compared to the LF Substance does the transcend ride without the fin extensions?

xbones 01-11-2008 1:49 PM

2007 142 Transcend Platinum ridden twice, $175. <a href="mailto:dlluker@yahoo.com">dlluker@yahoo.com</a>

johnsvt 01-11-2008 5:39 PM

About the same but transcend held an edge better for me.


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