134 Watson, too small?

(motofox25) · (motofox25) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 09-26-2006, 10:56 AM

I just bought an 06' LF Watson 134. Haven't had the chance to take it out to the water yet but I demoed a 138 and loved it. Im 5'8" and weigh 160. Think this board will be too small for me? How much of a difference is it going to make from the 138? Will I get just as much pop as the 138 and soft landings? Also, has anyone rode this board without the center fin? How's that ride?

skeezyrida 09-26-2006, 2:25 PM

havent rode the watson 134, but i used to ride the blindside 136 and i weigh like 185..yes that was too small for me but if you weigh 160 then a 134 should be alright..you'll be able to throw that board around like crazy too..

(big_xstar) · (big_xstar) **Join Date: Nov 2004** 09-26-2006, 2:40 PM

Steve this just my opinion, but I would would go with the 138 or 142
I went from riding a 133 parks to a 142 Watson
Love everything about it.
I am 5' 5" 150lbs

(gdillyfunk69) · (gdillyfunk69) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 09-26-2006, 2:48 PM

sorry to high jack the thread but peopl who answer him... is a 134 too small for me... im 5'6 145 pounds

(nickdakoolkat) · (nickdakoolkat) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 09-26-2006, 3:22 PM

chris...a 134 should be fine for you

(garret_s) · (garret_s) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 09-26-2006, 7:43 PM

depends on the rider. You could go either way with it. If you arent happy with it, take it back, and get a different size.

Larger boards get more pop/softer landings, but they are heavier. You also have more weight though, meaning tougher spins...