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Join Date: Feb 2005
05-17-2006, 10:21 AM
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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?
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05-17-2006, 11:04 AM
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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.
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Join Date: Feb 2005
05-17-2006, 11:53 AM
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cool, thanks for the input matt! Anybody else? (Message edited by bassmanjoshis on May 17, 2006)
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Join Date: Aug 2004
05-17-2006, 12:25 PM
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why didn't you like the murray 142?
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Join Date: Apr 2002
05-17-2006, 1:55 PM
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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
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Join Date: Feb 2005
05-17-2006, 2:44 PM
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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".
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Join Date: Apr 2002
05-17-2006, 2:47 PM
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Josh, The Natural is very fast for a 3 stage board. jjakober
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Join Date: May 2005
05-17-2006, 2:55 PM
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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.
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Join Date: Feb 2005
05-22-2006, 1:29 PM
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thanks for the thoughts! i will check them both out for sure!
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Join Date: Mar 2006
05-22-2006, 1:31 PM
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I ride the 139, absolutely LOVE it. 6'1, 150lbs.
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Join Date: Jun 2002
05-22-2006, 1:55 PM
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Josh - If you get to demo them both - I'de LOVE to hear your comments!
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Join Date: Aug 2003
05-22-2006, 9:12 PM
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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.
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