Opinions on '03 Board - Hyperlite Cobe

(dedicatedwse) · (dedicatedwse) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 05-31-2006, 4:21 PM

I know that there's always a lot of people asking "what board is right for me?" on this board...hate to add another one to the discussion but some constructive advice would be much appreciated for my friend who is looking at buying a used wakeboard.

He was offered a 2003 142 Obrien Cobe for $100
His skill level is slightly beyond beginner
Weight = 205 lbs
Aggressive rider, but not very smooth
He doesn’t want to bother with testing out a board. (impulsive buyer)
Just wants someone to tell him what a good board is so that he can progress into it
Plus he probably won’t know the difference between a “bad” or “good” feeling board

My thoughts...$100 isn’t a big risk so just buy it. But this looks like a pretty advanced board and can see him potentially getting frustrated (especially with cupped rails)

Your thoughts would be much appreciated!

(Message edited by dedicatedwse on May 31, 2006)

(aden_g) · (aden_g) **Join Date: Mar 2006** 05-31-2006, 4:36 PM

2003 Wakeboards
Hyperlite

Hyperlite Belmont 131
Hyperlite Belmont 131 DNA
Hyperlite Belmont 136
Hyperlite Belmont 136 DNA
Hyperlite Belmont 141
Hyperlite Belmont 141 DNA
Hyperlite Byerly 132
Hyperlite Byerly 137
Hyperlite Byerly 137 DNA
Hyperlite Byerly 142
Hyperlite Byerly 142 DNA
Hyperlite Channel
Hyperlite Divine
Hyperlite Essence
Hyperlite Fluid
Hyperlite Juvi
Hyperlite Motive 119
Hyperlite Motive 128
Hyperlite Motive 134
Hyperlite Motive 140
Hyperlite Motive 144
Hyperlite Parks 133
Hyperlite Parks 133 DNA
Hyperlite Parks 138
Hyperlite Parks 138 DNA
Hyperlite Parks 143
Hyperlite Parks 143 DNA
Hyperlite Premier 124
Hyperlite Premier 135
Hyperlite Premier 135 DNA
Hyperlite Premier 140
Hyperlite Premier 140 DNA
Hyperlite TFD 136
Hyperlite TFD 136 DNA
Hyperlite TFD 142
Hyperlite TFD 142 DNA
Hyperlite Vero
Hyperlite Voyager

(bill) · (bill) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 05-31-2006, 4:39 PM

yea im pretty sure Cobe rode for Obrien last but early years he rode for Full tilt....

(dedicatedwse) · (dedicatedwse) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 05-31-2006, 4:41 PM

Sorry my bad...hyperlite bindings, Obrien board

(bill) · (bill) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 05-31-2006, 4:43 PM

this is the last board for obrien he rode with ,is this what it looks like??http://www.wakeworld.com/boardguide/getboard4.asp?ProductID=1769

id say 100 is ok if its perfect....

(dedicatedwse) · (dedicatedwse) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 05-31-2006, 5:03 PM

yup

(dedicatedwse) · (dedicatedwse) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 05-31-2006, 5:46 PM

does anyone think this board might be too advanced for a beginner/intermediate? Or is it a nice quality board that he can work into with some practice.

(teamvaldez) · (teamvaldez) **Join Date: Apr 2003** 05-31-2006, 5:53 PM

Cobe is STILL riding for Obrien. One of the nicest guys in wakeboarding and deserves alot of respect. One of the first world champions.I spoke with Cobe himself and he said that it is a great board for a bigger guy. He thought it was probably the Oasis and said it was perfect. (especially at that price)

(bill) · (bill) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 05-31-2006, 6:03 PM

yea i stuck my first crow on his full tilt cobe pro honeycomb board many years back....thats a sweet memory....