big guy needs a big board help

(waketx05) · (waketx05) **Join Date: Feb 2008** 10-02-2009, 4:24 PM

got a buddy of mine wantin to get into the sport and really dont know how to help him. big guys pay it forward. he is a beginner lookin for something he can adavance on quickly. he is 6' 1" and weighs 265. help me big guys!!!

(lfrider92) · (lfrider92) **Join Date: Sep 2008** 10-02-2009, 4:41 PM

liquid force trip 146. the trip is very forgiving, which makes it a great beginner board, and it will also give him plenty of room to progress

(waketx05) · (waketx05) **Join Date: Feb 2008** 10-02-2009, 4:46 PM

thnx bro

(neilspen) · (neilspen) **Join Date: Sep 2008** 10-02-2009, 4:50 PM

I am a bigger guy, I would suggest a Murray 145.

(lfrider92) · (lfrider92) **Join Date: Sep 2008** 10-02-2009, 4:51 PM

for sure. my dad started on a trip, and had no problem learning the basics, but you also see videos of pro riders riding them.

to be honest, i personally dont like the trip, but i also rode it with the center fin in, and i ride a lyman finless, so im a fan of a really loose board. which might be a big factor why i didnt like the trip.

(phat_steve) · (phat_steve) **Join Date: Sep 2008** 10-02-2009, 5:00 PM

Try the hyperlite state 145 nice board to start out on. Once you get the hang of it remove the center fin and let loose. I have no complaints with mine and the price is reasonable.

(thor) · (thor) **Join Date: Oct 2001** 10-02-2009, 5:01 PM

I'm 6'5", 250 lbs, and I am currently riding the Lyman 143 and absolutely love it. As a beginner, I think your buddy would enjoy the hyperlite Motive 144. The board is one of Shaun Murray's older shapes from around 2001. It was previously called the Belmont. I rode that board for years and had a great time on it. The hyperlite board is fairly inexpensive and you could probably pick up a board and binding package for around $200.

(lfrider92) · (lfrider92) **Join Date: Sep 2008** 10-02-2009, 5:10 PM

http://ridethewavewatersports.com/20lifotr146w.html

300$ for a trip with bindings with your choice of size

(airborne7) · (airborne7) **Join Date: Jun 2008** 10-03-2009, 2:21 AM

not trying to jack the thread but im a big guy and ive been riding a witness 144 and i loved it. it is also for sale for 120 shipped. it is forgiving for beginners but it wont hold you back from progressing.

(buffalow) · (buffalow) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 10-05-2009, 7:34 AM

Big guy here - HL Marek 144. Now as a foam core will be more reasonably priced. Sickest board I have ever road.

(digg311) · (digg311) **Join Date: Sep 2007** 10-05-2009, 6:02 PM

I'm a big guy too... currently about 248 lbs. at just a hair under 6' tall. I ride an O'brien Natty 144. Couldn't be happier. Fast and loose (but hooks up great) and really, really light for a bigger board.
I also spent a couple weeks demo'ing a 142 Sine board this summer and it rode VERY nicely for me. Tons of pop and super soft landings.

(seth) · (seth) **Join Date: Sep 2002** 10-06-2009, 8:25 AM

Slingshot Response 145 is an awesome board!