Help a chic find the "perfect" board

boardofreality 06-20-2003, 3:47 PM

Impatient to get on a board, I purchased a package deal last summer (01 Hyperlite 143 Vero with Split bindings). Fine for da boyz, but way to big for my 5'5, 125 frame. I can ride it, but looking for a better fit...any suggestions are welcome!

(hatepwcs) · (hatepwcs) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 06-20-2003, 3:50 PM

Ironing board?

flame away ladies

(wakeeater) · (wakeeater) **Join Date: May 2002** 06-20-2003, 3:56 PM

premeir 135 would probally suit ya really stable

lukeh2owalker 06-20-2003, 4:07 PM

chris thats funny your going to take heat for that one buddy. this is keats first post and you bust on her thats so sweet. try a pretty board. the prettier the better you'll ride.?

boardofreality 06-20-2003, 4:31 PM

hmmm...a pretty ironing board...do you know where i can get one with pink flowers and ruffles on it? and for the bindings...do you suggest a cute pair of high-heel sandals...you guys are a world of knowledge :-)

beth 06-20-2003, 4:34 PM

OK guys, the girl wants some help here. Did none of you read the "Respect for the women" article? Keats, I am built pretty similar to you. I ride a 136 TFD. I would say for your size not to go bigger than 136. You can go all the way down to 131. The rest depends on what you like. Where are you in the learning process? How aggressive are you? The Premier is a 3-stage board and won't be as stable on take-off. My previous board was a 5-0 w/ a 3-stage rocker. It was fast and fun, but I was always a little unstable on take-off. The TFD is a good board, fast, stable take-off, good pop. If you really want a smooth board try a Belmont(or the Divine 134.) Unfortunately there aren't alot of boards out this year less than 136. It all depends on how you ride.

(Message edited by beth on June 20, 2003)

(hatepwcs) · (hatepwcs) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 06-20-2003, 4:37 PM

seriously, my buddies girl rides an LF Nectar. Not sure if they still make them. She's a begginer but it works for her. Reminds me of another joke. What kind of watch do you buy a woman.........................you don't there is a clock on the stove.

(wakeworld) · (wakeworld) **Join Date: Jan 1997** 06-20-2003, 4:48 PM

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Keats, a good place to start might be our Board Wizard. This should definitely narrow things down for you and give you an idea of some boards that you might want to demo.

lukeh2owalker 06-20-2003, 4:55 PM

my board is pretty i ride fine. sorry jeez?

joke: three blonde women are stranded on an island and they find a magic lamp. they rub the lamp and out comes a geanie that will grant them each one wish. so the first blonde asks to be smart so she can figure a way off the island. so the geanie makes her a red head and she swims off the island. the second wishes to be even smarter then the last. so the geanie makes her a brunnette and she builds a raft and paddles off the island. the third wishes to be the smartest. so the geanie makes her a man and the man walks over the bridge off the island.

have fun with whatever board you choose.

flipside 06-20-2003, 5:02 PM

Well, I may not be the best one to give advice. But, I say go for the Hyperlite Belmont 131. It'd be MUCH more suited toward your frame than the 135+ boards.

(razz) · (razz) **Join Date: May 2002** 06-20-2003, 5:08 PM

Keats,

My wife is about 5'10" and approximately $%# pounds. (I'm smart enough to know that she can divulge that info if she wants but not me.) She is in great shape. (She runs 50 miles per week.) She rides a Hyperlite 135 Premier. She loves that board. Swears by it and probably won't ride anything else. Just a caution there are many good boards out there. Hyperlite is not the only good board manufacturer. (Hint...Liquid Force and many others) If you can, demo some boards and choose the one you like.

Aloha!

beth 06-20-2003, 5:09 PM

Blonde Jokes? You guys are tough. The board wizard is a good starting point. It's pretty broad though. I used it and I think it gave me about 40 boards. Granted one of the ones it listed is what I bought. Demo as many boards as you can, see what YOU like.

minty_fresh 06-20-2003, 5:11 PM

03 Hyperlite Essence 131...hands down!

(jmanjohn) · (jmanjohn) **Join Date: Nov 2001** 06-20-2003, 5:18 PM

I say demo. Motive or belmont 136

flipside 06-20-2003, 5:20 PM

John,

You really think that a 125lb person would need a 136? Again, I'm probably not one to talk, but isn't that a little long?

FlipsidE

boardofreality 06-21-2003, 7:13 AM

Your input is greatly appreciated! I have tried the board wizard, it was a little difficult to narrow down though, that's why I thought I'd put the question out there. I would love to demo boards...just not sure where to do that in the northern VA area. Again, thanks!

(bob) · (bob) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 06-22-2003, 10:17 PM

hell i was riding a belmont 128 and weigh 140 lbs, seemed fine for me, maybe not quite as much pop as id like but probably most ladies just starting out dont want to be bucked into the air like a parks board will do

lindsayl 06-22-2003, 10:52 PM

Keats, I don't know about Northern VA, but if you're willing to make the trip down to Richmond, trust me it will be worth it. Give Glass & Powder a call and talk to Cara, she's one of the owners and she rides and will totally hook you up with demos. www.glassandpowder.com, 877-We-Go-Big

lindsayl 06-22-2003, 10:55 PM

Also, I ride a Premier 135, but there are so many great boards out there...LF Evo or Trip, HL Belmont. DEMO! I wouldn't recommend the LF Nectar (the board I used to ride), you'll out grow it quickly as your riding progresses.

brianthomas 06-23-2003, 9:11 AM

what type of ride are you looking for? It makes this alot easier so we can tell you a board with the characteristics you want.

(rootc) · (rootc) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 06-23-2003, 9:36 AM

I am 6'0 170lbs and I ride a belmont 136. I am going to be upsizing my board to the 141... Anyway, the 136 will be too big for you, get something smaller.

I would recommend a relatively slow board with a continuous rocker and good edge hold. The speed of the board isn't that big of a deal but the rocker and edge hold is critical especially for beginners. Hyperlite models that meet this requirement are the TFD and Belmont.

Does anyone know what Liquid Force, CWB, Double Up, or Obrien offers for boards with good beginner characteristics?

damnation 06-23-2003, 10:04 AM

Keats, if you are wondering where to demo boards, come down to lake Anna this weekend. Glass & Powder is having one of their Mid-Atlantic Wakeboard series tournaments there this Saturday.

We will have several boats there and ladies with different boards to try out. Also, you can demo the boards from G&P right then and there.

Lake Anna is only about 1 hr. south of NoVA on I-95. Check the link for directions and details.
http://www.glassandpowder.com/shopinfo/events.html

(wakeripper) · (wakeripper) **Join Date: Oct 2002** 06-23-2003, 12:37 PM

What are your opinions on a LF Squirt 132 or the Diva 135?

(Message edited by wakeripper on June 23, 2003)

(noneya) · (noneya) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 06-23-2003, 2:38 PM

Definetly demo, most of the girls I ride w/ borrow my friends EVO 128 (? the elephant one) great board.

bwinxs 06-23-2003, 4:54 PM

I ride a CWB Worm its for 140lbs and less but if you want something thats longer lasting that you can grow into then i go with something larger.

damnation 06-24-2003, 6:03 AM

Here are the Lake Anna directions from the G&P website:

Lake Anna State Park, Picnic Area B

DIRECTIONS TO LAKE ANNA CONTEST
(or click here for Mapquest directions)

Directions from Richmond:
I-95 N toward WASHINGTON
Take the VA-606 exit- exit number 118- toward THORNBURG.
Turn LEFT onto VA-606 - From this point you should see signs toward the
state park.
Turn LEFT onto VA-208
Turn RIGHT onto LAWYERS RD/ VA-601

From Washington, DC,
Follow 95 South, then take the Thornburg exit number 118, see above!

(ripr) · (ripr) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 06-24-2003, 7:01 AM

Keats, just for a little perspective, my fiance is just a bit shorter than you and she rides a Trip 138. Definetly try and demo and find out what works best for you. Good Luck

(kristian) · (kristian) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 06-24-2003, 7:19 AM

My Suggestions are:
LF: Diva 135, Trip 134.
HL: Devine 134, Belmont 131.
and get some nice bindings, like HL Belmonts.

guywithpants 06-24-2003, 10:38 AM

My sister is basically the same as you, but she found a board she loves. Try the CWB sol, its a great board to learn on, and also when you get better you con still pull tricks on it. I would highly reccomend it

shanday 06-24-2003, 10:55 AM

I'm 5'5, 125lbs and I ride the 02 Belmont 131 (it only comes in the biolite), and I love it. The ride off the wake is smooth which helps me really develop the proper technique on the jumps. Removing the center fin changes the ride (loosenes it up) and I probably won't buy a new one for a long time. I just watched Murray on his and I'm speechless!!!! Demo... Demo.... Demo....

todd_fish 06-24-2003, 12:59 PM

My girlfriend has a Rythem 134......
It works well for her... I would suggest it.

isaac_d_funk 06-24-2003, 1:02 PM

DoubleUP Nelson 135
DoubleUP Pro 133
Hyperlite Premier 135
Liquid Force Balance 135

(phil_deez) · (phil_deez) **Join Date: Jan 2003** 06-24-2003, 2:11 PM

It really depends on your style and experience. I bought my wife (she is the same size as you) a new 2003 Hyperlite Divine 134 with 2003 Hyperlite 3060 bindings. She is a beginner and used to ride an old Byerly board. She really likes the Divine and can tell a huge difference in her riding. She says she feels more in control. Plus it has some cool graphics.

wakejunkeygirl 06-26-2003, 6:32 AM

I am 5 feet tall and 100 pounds..this is the Hyperlite Essence 131
good luck.
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debsxstar 06-29-2003, 11:24 PM

I use a LF 134 and so far I like it. This is just the 2nd season i started wakeboarding and I consider myself a beginner. I've never taken a really bad fall YET. (hahahehe) But I also have just learned how to cut through the wake heel side and shift my weight to toe side as I carve back in. I use to think the board was too squirly because it just has a center fin and a grove close to the edge but it's because I wasn't edging. Now I love it.