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Join Date: May 2013
02-19-2015, 7:07 AM
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We just picked up a boat that we will be able to surf behind and I'm totally new to this game. We have a lot of first timers in our boat so I'm looking to find a board that will be easy for people to learn on. The idea of just surfing in Indiana is new to a lot of people so we don't need anything special, just something that people can ride in a straight line till they start to figure it out. Suggstions?
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Join Date: Feb 2014
02-19-2015, 7:13 AM
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We bought several boards last year, which was our fist year surfing also. The board that just about everyone could get up and use was the Hyperlite LandLock board.
It is fairly cheap and very easy to ride. It is a beginner board, so many will get past it's ability pretty quickly, but it worked great for all new people.
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Join Date: Jun 2004
02-19-2015, 11:10 AM
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I would suggest a Hyperlite Broadcast...just realize ...you will grow out of that board Very quick. But for beginners ...it's the perfect board!
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Join Date: Aug 2011
02-19-2015, 11:32 AM
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Where you at Garon? Indiana guy here too....just bought lake house on Freeman.
I will look tonight on our wall. We have a large board we used first and still use alot. It was the best first timer board. My kids love it, I use it for all first timers...just can't think of the name. Its about 5' tall and looks like a typical surf board really. Great buy, lots of fun and there hasn't been one person that can't get up on it.
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Join Date: May 2013
02-19-2015, 12:48 PM
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I am in New Castle, In Scott. We hit a few local lakes but also go to Dale Hollow and Norris quite a bit. I have a friend with a house on Freeman but we haven't been over there in years.
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Join Date: Aug 2014
02-21-2015, 11:07 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
02-22-2015, 9:14 AM
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I would stay away from anything"hyperlite", I started with an actual surfboard(bought cheap at $100) and when I learned it was behind a malibu response, still had fun! I now have a yellow loogie by inland surfer which is very responsive, probably not a beginner board.
Anyway, my son just got an engineering internship at Cummins, so I am sure I will be be spending part of my summer in the Brown county area, is wakeboarding or surfing any good on Lake Monroe?
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Join Date: Aug 2014
02-23-2015, 6:54 AM
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We have a LF Nosrider for our learner board. We've gotten everyone from 5 year olds to 50 year olds up on it. It's big, floaty, and fun. As a plus, it's proved to be very durable. You can keep it after the first season as a beginner board or trade up when you grow out of it.
Patrick
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Join Date: May 2013
02-23-2015, 8:37 AM
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Hyperlite Broadcast is what I learned on! everyone can ride it!
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Join Date: May 2013
02-24-2015, 1:13 PM
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Joeshmoe, I've been on Monroe a few times on a pontoon and several years ago skiing but all's I remember is it got really beat up on the weekends. I haven't been down there on a week day but I have to guess it would be really nice then.
Thanks for the words of wisdom on the boards guys, we have a skim board but I have a feeling it might be a bit much for newbies to learn on so we will see how it goes if it ever warms up enough to thaw the ice out.
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Join Date: Jun 2013
02-24-2015, 1:40 PM
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As someone who started 2 seasons ago, I still have memories of my first few times surfing and the boards I rode.
Contrary to what some may recommend, I would not recommend a broadcast as a first board. It can be a little slippery and unforgiving for some newbies. Once you get the hang of things, it's fine and wouldn't be a bad choice for a boat board, but it could intimidate some people who are beginning. If you have a background in say actual surfing, wakeboarding, snowboarding, etc. you should be fine with it though. Straight up newb, I'd look for something else.
I also would not recommend something huge like a Landlock or Fish. Those boards are dogs. They are heavy and can be hard to flip up for some. They are also harder to maneuver and steer, not to mention they pearl easy. They also get really boring really quickly
A board I would recommend if you can find one would be the Ronix Caption. It is light, stable and maneuverable. It's tracks pretty fast, so you don't have to pump much, if at all to stay in the pocket. They only made them a few years, so they can be hard to find, but they are a great starter board.
Failing that, you can look for a Ronix One skimmer. It is quicker and not as stable, but a little looser. With the standard fin that comes with it, it rides more like a surf style. Swap out the fin to a smaller one to match the nose fin and it rides much more like a skim. These are readily found and easily available for a decent price.
Those are the two boards I'd recommend for beginners. The One will let you advance more on it than the Caption, especially with the fin swap, but the Caption will be easier to ride starting out. I was 230lbs behind a direct drive riding the Caption. It is plenty fast.
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