New to wakeboarding

atc409 07-26-2004, 12:16 AM

Hi there, I am a big guy about 6'5" and weigh about 280 LBS. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on a good board to begin with?

(lumpy9138) · (lumpy9138) **Join Date: Mar 2004** 07-26-2004, 9:17 AM

I'm 6'4" and weigh about 250 Lbs. and I ride a Hyperlite Motive 144. I really like it.

(balr54) · (balr54) **Join Date: May 2004** 07-29-2004, 4:35 AM

I'm close to 6'7 about 200 pounds and ride the GB Harris 143. It is a little hard to learn on but once you get the feel for it look forward to a kick a$$ ride.

(mango) · (mango) **Join Date: Mar 2004** 07-29-2004, 6:38 AM

I'm 6'4, Ride the CWB Absolute 141.

(boarditup) · (boarditup) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 07-29-2004, 6:43 AM

IMO the best board for learning for a big guy is teh Double Up Soul 145. It has more surface area than virtually any other board and will not easily catch an edge. It will also reinforce good edging habits. Finally, it is an economical board. It is the board I use for training new riders and still use it for learning new tricks occasionally. My son, 8 yoa, rides the 135 version in competition.

Disclosure: I am a Double Up dealer.