2006 O'Brien Natural 144

(bassmanjoshis)

I'm a "big guy". Slightly over 6 ft, 245 lbs. I currently have the State 145 and I tried out a Murray 142, but i'm not too sure on that one. I think the continuous rocker is a little too passive for me but then again, what do I know really. Has anybody ridden this board? I like the size and i'm not an advanced rider really. I can't consistantly land a tantrum or backroll yet, but have landed a few at the end of last season before blowing out my knee, so i haven't gone at it yet this year. Just saying that so u know what level i'm at. Any thoughts?

xray_eye 05-17-2006, 11:04 AM

Josh, I tip the scales slightly more than you, I have a state 145 also. I did get an "O" oasis 142 on the toys for tots auction this winter and it rides as big as the state 145, I like the feel better too. I am far from being good but I do know that the oasis seems more aggressive, so I am sure that the Natural would be similar in the ride. Hope it helps.

(bassmanjoshis)

cool, thanks for the input matt! Anybody else?

(Message edited by bassmanjoshis on May 17, 2006)

(ghostrider_2) · (ghostrider_2) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 05-17-2006, 12:25 PM

why didn't you like the murray 142?

(jjakober) · (jjakober) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 05-17-2006, 1:55 PM

Josh,

Here is a link to some reviews including mine of the Natural 139:

http://www.wakeworld.com/boardguide/getboard7.asp?ProductID=3000

The 144 should be good for you.

I love the Natural!!

Later,
jjakober

(bassmanjoshis) · (bassmanjoshis) **Join Date: Feb 2005** 05-17-2006, 2:44 PM

I'm actually not a big enough "techy" when it comes to the specifics of the board, but I did find the board slower, so we just sped up the boat more but i guess i'm used to the 3 stage feeling off the wake and it didn't quite feel all that comfortable to me when edging. Don't get me wrong, it's not tos ay this isn't a good board at all...just for my style of riding, I guess it just didn't "fit".

(jjakober) · (jjakober) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 05-17-2006, 2:47 PM

Josh,

The Natural is very fast for a 3 stage board.

jjakober

(innov8) · (innov8) **Join Date: May 2005** 05-17-2006, 2:55 PM

Have you looked at the CWB Factor it comes in a 144cm and is a 3 stage. It is a really sick board with a great shape I love to ride that shape, its a great consistent board. I would check it out for shure.

(bassmanjoshis) · (bassmanjoshis) **Join Date: Feb 2005** 05-22-2006, 1:29 PM

thanks for the thoughts! i will check them both out for sure!

(aden_g) · (aden_g) **Join Date: Mar 2006** 05-22-2006, 1:31 PM

I ride the 139, absolutely LOVE it.

6'1, 150lbs.

(team_o) · (team_o) **Join Date: Jun 2002** 05-22-2006, 1:55 PM

Josh - If you get to demo them both - I'de LOVE to hear your comments!

(tparider) · (tparider) **Join Date: Aug 2003** 05-22-2006, 9:12 PM

Josh - I'm the same weight as you but taller, and I ride the HL Era 147. Slow board, but good pop and very stable landings.