o?looking to get a new wakeboard 10cm shorter?

(waterlog) · (waterlog) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 03-02-2007, 9:39 AM

I currently ride a 135cm but was looking to get one that can be ridden 10cm shorter. I noticed my weight range is in between a 125 and a 129. I could get either of the two. What should I do? Thanks

(eternalshadow) · (eternalshadow) **Join Date: Nov 2001** 03-02-2007, 9:50 AM

You're how old and weigh how much?

(jason_ssr) · (jason_ssr) **Join Date: Apr 2001** 03-02-2007, 9:52 AM

What do you hope to accomplish by getting a shorter board?

(waterlog) · (waterlog) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 03-02-2007, 10:00 AM

31 155 lbs. acomplish spins. lighter like the set up better. also 6' tall. My son rides it too. 5' 120, 14 and still growing

(Message edited by waterlog on March 02, 2007)

(byrd) · (byrd) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 03-02-2007, 10:49 AM

IMO you wont land any more spins with a shorter board. Keep the 135 and spend more time on the water. Unless you are under 100 lbs, a 124 wont ride well.

(jason_ssr) · (jason_ssr) **Join Date: Apr 2001** 03-02-2007, 11:00 AM

Yeah, better on the 135cm for sure. A smaller board wont noticable spin better, yet it will land much harder. Are you riding on the widest stance possible? Get your feet out wide so you have a good strong base and lower your center of gravity. Will help you spin and stick landings with the 135cm and you get the benefit of the more surface area with the 135cm.

(rdhwk10) · (rdhwk10) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 03-02-2007, 11:20 AM

is he talking about getting a fish or just a smaller board

(jon4pres) · (jon4pres) **Join Date: May 2004** 03-02-2007, 11:53 AM

Look at a LF Fish. That is a board made to be ridden shorter. I went from a 141 to a fish 129 and really like the board.

I also know that the Marius is a really wide board. I dont know if it is supposed to be ridden shorter but it might be something to look at.

(waterlog) · (waterlog) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 03-02-2007, 12:09 PM

yeah I was looking into getting the fish. Going from an omega. I like the fin set up and specs of the fish way better, and the concave bottom.

(intotheflats) · (intotheflats) **Join Date: Oct 2006** 03-02-2007, 12:12 PM

i would go with the 129 if i were you
the fish rides really slow, so a little bit longer will help with the speed a little, and will give you a little better pop and softer landings
i rode the fish for the last two years and loved it, the pop from it is incredible, its just a little slow

(waterlog) · (waterlog) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 03-02-2007, 12:22 PM

129 prolly would be better. might be good to have if some friend/s closer to the 200 lb. range could ride as well

(rdhwk10) · (rdhwk10) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 03-02-2007, 12:37 PM

you can probably get a good deal on an 06 Fish on ebay. look for one for the closeoutdude.

(eternalshadow)

My girls are riding a board around 130 and they're 5'5 and about 120 lbs.

I myself am riding a 138 substance and am 5'6 and 160 lbs.

I really don't think you need to be riding a 125, a 135 is more than fine for your weight and height.

(dcranium) · (dcranium) **Join Date: Mar 2006** 03-02-2007, 12:49 PM

got a '06 LF Fish from evogear.com for $199. give 'em a try

(waterlog) · (waterlog) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 03-02-2007, 12:51 PM

Is that board pretty sweet? More air? Very much a noticeable difference from the Omega? Thank you everybody by the way

(dcranium) · (dcranium) **Join Date: Mar 2006** 03-02-2007, 12:57 PM

let ya know after my first ride (possibly this weekend) it was a christmas present.

(intotheflats) · (intotheflats) **Join Date: Oct 2006** 03-02-2007, 1:01 PM

its a really sweet board, it takes a few runs to get used to because its so short
but once you do get used to it, its amazing

(waterlog) · (waterlog) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 03-02-2007, 1:01 PM

sweet present :-)

(waterlog) · (waterlog) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 03-03-2007, 6:20 AM

scored the fish 129 brand spankin' new for $155.00 shipped. Thanks for the help guys :-)