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Old     (knwebs)      Join Date: Sep 2005       06-02-2009, 7:14 PM Reply   
my son has grown up seeing his dad and friends all boarding and he's so interested in it. Sunday he told me that he wants a wakeboard and ready to try. Anyone have suggestions on what board to get him? He weighs about 34lbs soaking wet...also any suggestions on a helmet? Mom won't let him board without on and I'm affraid I can't allow his elmo bike riding helmet on my boat ;0).

thanks for any suggestions
Old     (pri3st)      Join Date: Aug 2007       06-02-2009, 8:00 PM Reply   
Liquid Force Nemesis
http://www.liquidforce.com/boards_nemesis.htm
http://shop.ebay.com/items/?_nkw=liquid+force+nemesis&_sacat=0&_trksid=p3286. m270.l1313&_odkw=liquid+force+nemseis&_osacat=0
Old     (bobbynipper)      Join Date: Feb 2007       06-03-2009, 1:15 PM Reply   
I had a liquid force nemesis for my young son. I believe its the smallest. My 2 cents no helmet. Increase the drag on the fall. I am interested to hear what others have to say.
Old    dperizzolo            06-03-2009, 1:52 PM Reply   
I agree with Bobby. It could cause a neck injury, where as if you just pull him really slow, he is way less likely to get hurt.

(Message edited by dperizzolo on June 03, 2009)
Old     (gawabr190)      Join Date: Aug 2007       06-03-2009, 3:25 PM Reply   
I agree with the LF Nemesis. It has been my sons board since he was about 40 lbs.

When he learns, the speeds will be so slow (under 10 mph), that a helmet doesnt seem terribly useful.

I would say that the easiest way to teach him is to get up on a boom if possible. This keeps him right close to the boat where you can coach him.

This is my son on a short rope connected to a boom.
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Old     (mikebu)      Join Date: Aug 2008       06-03-2009, 3:29 PM Reply   
If you ride on a river that can have debris in it, such as logs and sticks, a helmet isn't a bad idea.

LF Nemesis is a good choice probably has the best boots. Hyperlite Motive package isn't bad either...
Old     (dlwsrider)      Join Date: Apr 2007       06-03-2009, 3:36 PM Reply   
The LF nemisis comes in a 111cm, which is smaller than some wakeskates. I sell tha package a good amount to families with 6 and under year olds
Old     (stxr_racer)      Join Date: Jun 2006       06-03-2009, 4:23 PM Reply   
The Nemesis is a great board for kids, my boys riding progressed at a very fast rate when he got his.
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Old     (knwebs)      Join Date: Sep 2005       06-05-2009, 11:59 AM Reply   
what bindings? I don't notice a combo and the local board shop has velcro LF or cwb hinge type??
Old     (coz)      Join Date: May 2008       06-05-2009, 5:29 PM Reply   
3 year old grandson on a Nemesis with LF Fusion bindings

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Old    dperizzolo            06-05-2009, 6:58 PM Reply   
The LF Micros are going to be the most comfortable most likely.
Old     (stxr_racer)      Join Date: Jun 2006       06-05-2009, 9:59 PM Reply   
Wicked!
Old     (lf23)      Join Date: Nov 2007       06-05-2009, 11:10 PM Reply   
Having gone through this before, I absolutely recommend the Nemesis board with the LF Micro bindings. The bindings are incredibly easy for 4 year olds to get into and out of themselves and are advanced enough that they can be worn up to the point of learning inverts. My 11 year old, who started riding when he was 4, still rides the Nemesis although he has progressed out of the Micros into Phillip's bindings.
Old     (brodie_chaboya)      Join Date: Apr 2006       06-06-2009, 1:14 AM Reply   
The smallest board we got is a 109 and that should be fine for the next few years.

http://www.hyperlite.com/product/142082/KUMSPKG/_/Motive_with_Sprint_Boots
Old     (beachshack)      Join Date: Oct 2004       06-06-2009, 5:47 AM Reply   
coz is your grandson on a boom or behind the boat?
Old     (coz)      Join Date: May 2008       06-06-2009, 7:01 AM Reply   
[QUOTE]coz is your grandson on a boom or behind the boat?[QUOTE]


From the tower.

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Old     (coz)      Join Date: May 2008       06-06-2009, 7:03 AM Reply   
He even sports a LF bucket hat

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Old     (wakeboardgeezer)      Join Date: May 2009       07-01-2009, 2:50 PM Reply   
Coz,
Those pictures of your grandson are very cool.
Its great to see these little shreddys rippen it up!
He looks like he is the Sheznit! :-)
Old     (boost)      Join Date: May 2009       07-02-2009, 6:12 AM Reply   
definitley lf 118 is the perfect board and its great to see the future wakeboarders check out my little sister she boards and just turned 3!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPLfMomOL58
Old     (stxr_racer)      Join Date: Jun 2006       07-03-2009, 8:35 PM Reply   
Tony, you rip, can I bring my boy over from NZ sometime to ride with you?
Old     (stxr_racer)      Join Date: Jun 2006       07-03-2009, 8:36 PM Reply   
Tony you rip, can I bring my boy over from NZ sometime to ride with you?

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