need my own board. help me out

(joos) · (joos) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 06-26-2007, 11:24 AM

I just started riding this year (May) and been riding my buddies 138 watson with some shane boots from last year. Im diging that ride but i need to get my own. I was surfing ebay and wasnt sure what i should get. Im about 160 lbs. I can w2w both ways, grabs and doing w2w 180's and looking to progress alot more. what would you get if u had up to 250-300 to spend on a set up. I dont mind riding last years stuff. Seems like ebay has the best prices

(twoten) · (twoten) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 06-26-2007, 11:29 AM

ride what you are most familiar with... especially when on a budget and new to the sport. Buy what you know you like, that way you dont waste money and time on a board that you hate.

try to demo what you can at a local shop if possible

(ttrigo) · (ttrigo) **Join Date: Dec 2004** 06-26-2007, 11:39 AM

http://www.wakeworld.com/Wizard/Boards.asp

check out the board wizard. that should give you a good idea of where to start at. also, if possible, demo some boards before you purchase.

(ssjjmm) · (ssjjmm) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 06-26-2007, 12:23 PM

im also 160 and about your skill level
i have the LF fish 129 and i love it
its awsome
so much pop and soft landings
you said only 250-300 and the 2007 board is 300 so you can probably find a 2006 board online for about 230

(joos) · (joos) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 06-26-2007, 3:27 PM

129 isnt too small? I was looking at the lf team on ebay but by the time i wanted to order the 139 it was gone. Im thinking even the 134 might be too small for me

(denverd1)

sizing on the fish is a little different than most boards. thats prolly about right

(ssjjmm) · (ssjjmm) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 06-26-2007, 3:35 PM

well i would ride a 139 on a normal board but the fish you are supposed to ride 10cm smaller because its wider so the same surface area is there.
with the wider board you get more pop and soft landings

(joos) · (joos) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 06-27-2007, 9:48 AM

would i be able to get away riding a 134 team if im 160 lbs?

(byrd) · (byrd) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 06-27-2007, 10:02 AM

Go demo an absolute 135 or 141. The 05-07's are all the same bottom. See if you like it...

(innov8) · (innov8) **Join Date: May 2005** 06-27-2007, 10:15 AM

The L.F. Team 134 is good for 100 to 170lbs according to board guide but if i was u i wouldnt go lower then a 136 but u should be fine on a 140

(charman) · (charman) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 06-27-2007, 10:15 AM

i wouldn't buy a LF fish without trying it first. if you have a shop around definitely demo some boards.

(joos) · (joos) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 06-27-2007, 10:29 AM

this guy on ebay had a bunch of teams for 150 with free shiping and now he still has all the sizes but 139

(ldr) · (ldr) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 06-27-2007, 10:30 AM

here you go and right in your price range.
http://boardersmall.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17021&partner=bm
or maybe this because your already used to LF
http://boardersmall.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16920&cat=286&page=2