newbie asks for good wakeboard/binding packages

dbogart 07-13-2004, 8:30 AM

guys-

..can you all reccommend a good wakeboard/binding package that i can get for around $250?

..i know its not alot of $ but maybe you guys could reccommend some brands for me to look for.

..im 6'3" and 180 lbs if that matters.

(mango) · (mango) **Join Date: Mar 2004** 07-13-2004, 8:35 AM

dave u surf bum, are you looking for a beginner board?

(mango) · (mango) **Join Date: Mar 2004** 07-13-2004, 8:38 AM

$250 is pretty cheap but I would definetly check e-bay for some used boards/bindings. search for a cwb sol.

(tazz) · (tazz) **Join Date: Oct 2003** 07-13-2004, 8:43 AM

David. I have a CWB sol that I bought last year when I started. CWB bindings. It was good for me to start on but I'm ready for a more advanced board now. I'm selling it. If your interested e-mail me. tazzi@usamedia.tv

Brad

dbogart 07-13-2004, 8:47 AM

mango-i guess so. i mean i know the basics-getting up, turning, hitting the wake with a cutback kind of turn (my surfing influences). when i moved i was just getting to landing my front side wake crossing. what do you think, intermediate or beginner?

brad-what length is the board you have for sale?

(mango) · (mango) **Join Date: Mar 2004** 07-13-2004, 8:50 AM

hmmm we'll man if I were you get an cwb Absolute which is what i have but it will cost you a lot more money. you can do fine with the cwb sol but when you progress you might want a different board.

(512boarder) · (512boarder) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 07-13-2004, 9:01 AM

go to the-house.com for most excellent package deal prices. they have some starting at $250

(tazz) · (tazz) **Join Date: Oct 2003** 07-13-2004, 10:18 AM

138

(fox) · (fox) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 07-13-2004, 11:08 AM

I would go more to a 143 for your weight/height/riding level, but you could ride a 138. I've ridden a 136 and am shorter and heavier than you. Mango is right about progressing beyond the board though. I could've been happy with my LF Rythmn, but I have been getting better and I like new stuff, so I bought a Byerly and have been very happy. End of season might be a better time to pick up a board if money is an issue.

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 07-13-2004, 11:12 AM

143? that's huge! i'm 160 and ride a 141. so what it really boils down to is preference. 143 would be ok to go with, but a 138 or 140 would be easier to maneuver, don't you think?

(fox) · (fox) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 07-13-2004, 11:38 AM

True Joe, but he is pretty tall and relatively "light" by comparison. I can't think that he'll notice much difference give his skill level at this point. I think being on a smaller board he'll "drag" in the water too much at the speeds he's likely to feel comfortable at. I could be wrong though...never ridden on a CWB board.

Eric

dbogart 07-13-2004, 11:55 AM

brad, i emailed you. how much do you want for it?

(tazz) · (tazz) **Join Date: Oct 2003** 07-13-2004, 1:47 PM

David

Thats my home address so i won't be able to e-mail you pics until I get off work today. $225 would work for me. Its like new.

dbogart 07-13-2004, 1:53 PM

what size are the bindings and how much was it new? thanks....

(tazz) · (tazz) **Join Date: Oct 2003** 07-13-2004, 2:34 PM

I think they are xl but I wouild have to check to confirm. They fit 9 to 11, I know that. I think I paid around $270. Where do you live?

dbogart 07-13-2004, 2:44 PM

nj brad. and i am around 11.5 for shoe size.

(tazz) · (tazz) **Join Date: Oct 2003** 07-13-2004, 2:57 PM

Should work, a guy used it last weekend that was size 11. had no problems getting it on without slime.

dbogart 07-13-2004, 3:00 PM

well bro i appreciate the offer, but if you paid 270 new and i have to pay for shipping from cali i would rather just go to the local shop and grab one.

(tazz) · (tazz) **Join Date: Oct 2003** 07-13-2004, 3:13 PM

shipping up to $25 is included

dbogart 07-13-2004, 3:18 PM

i'll think about man, thanks. let you know by tommorrow.

dbogart 07-15-2004, 9:14 PM

brad i emailed you again about the board.

dave

epsilon_zero 07-19-2004, 5:15 PM

I just bought a brand new 2004 CWB Sol 139 w/ Mobe Bindings for 237.99 from West Marine.

grampawakerider 07-19-2004, 8:41 PM

I bought a '04 Hyperlite Era 140 for $229. Now I have an extra "well used" but functional '03 Belmont DNA 140 to sell off.

dbogart 07-19-2004, 10:15 PM

thanks anyway fellas. i bought a cwb sol.

(mango) · (mango) **Join Date: Mar 2004** 07-20-2004, 11:33 AM

good choice where did u buy it and what bindings did you get with it?

dbogart 07-20-2004, 12:46 PM

mango,

i got it at www.westmarine.com

it has the mobe lace up bindings, which i dont know is good or not.

the place had a great price and 2 day fed ex shipping at $17.

(mango) · (mango) **Join Date: Mar 2004** 07-20-2004, 1:17 PM

wow that's cheap $237 for everything. I never used the mobe bindings but when you get better you will probably want an upgrade.