new guy needs help

lima 09-11-2003, 11:08 AM

hey whats up,
I'm new to the sport and need some help choosing the right board. I'm 5'8 170 pounds. I've been lookin at the LF tripp 138 and the balance 135. I think the trip will be a little easier to learn on but the balance sounds like more fun. I haven't ahd a chance to demo any yet, its been hard finding places around Boston. Any help you can give would be cool

(jarrod) · (jarrod) **Join Date: May 2003** 09-11-2003, 11:19 AM

In my opinion, the 135 is a litle too small for you. You're at the high end of the weight limit for a 135. This will make your big landings sketchy.

wakeboard_iraq 09-11-2003, 11:58 AM

I think the 135 is too small for you. 170 lbs needs to be on a 138 at least. I have never ridden LF before but I would recommend the Hyperlite Premier 140 (2003) or even the Parks 138. A lot of people consider the Parks to be strictly intermediate to advanced but I have had tremendous luck teaching newbies on it b/c it tracks so well. Good luck.

(kristian) · (kristian) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 09-11-2003, 1:13 PM

Also have a look at the LF Team 139

kali 09-11-2003, 1:14 PM

i second the LF Team 139

lima 09-12-2003, 7:36 AM

Thanks for the help, I'll look into those boards