wakeboard suggestions for beginners?

I'm looking for 2 wakeboard suggestions. Any suggestions for an all around inexpensive board for my kids? They are 7 and 10, both have kneeboarded just a few times.

I'm also curious about an entry level board for an old fat guy like myself to have some fun with them.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Chris

We got a wake board from CWB that has pivoting (to open) bindings, I believe that is their exclusive design.. They are very easy to get on. I would recommmend them.

This is the best deal I've come across for the kids. Right size, and right binding for both of them. Unfortunately, it's the girly graphics, and your son may revolt

Hyperlite Divine 119 and bindings $149

The same site, US wakesuppy has a Hyperlite Motive for 129$. You would probably want a 140 cm. You would need to find binding you like. For you, I recommend you spend more time and money on boots, and worry less about the board.

In general your kids are light. I'd say 118 to 120 would be a good length. With their feet sizes, you should be able to find an adjustable kids boot to share, for now. I did some quick searches and found the hyperlite motive 119 starting at $99. I saw multiple kids adjustable boots in the $50-$60 range. google.com, and froogle.com, are great starting points, as is ebay. Some of the wakeboard gear sites are evogear.com, grizzly-sports.com, uswakesupply.com, wakegiant.com, munsonski.com, boardersmall.com, adrenalinesports.com.

For you, given your weight, and given you are a beginner, I'd say the board should be 138-142. Given you height, I would personallby be looking for a 138 to 140. Get a binding that fits well, and is comfortable.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you any questions I might help you with. BKH

I have the CWB "hinge tech" bindings that SNobsessed was referring to and I love them! Very easy to get in and my foot feels "locked in" when I ride. These were my 2nd pair of bindings and I don't think I'll be changing any time soon. Check out ebay I have the "torq" bindings as they where the cheapest avail. at the time. They now have several entry level "hinge tech" bindings to chose from. IMO you won't be sorry if you choose them. As for the size of the boards bkhallpass sounds right on in the direction he's pointing you.   Good luck getting started. Both the boards you have links to IMO will work just be sure you take some dish soap or binding slime to get into those bindings, you'll probably need it.

Another

CWB Faze 141 w/ Seven Boots

BKH

Great finds and advise. I really appreciate it! As much as I can envision myself doing "tricks", I'm not sure how realistic that is for me. :-)

I noticed most of these have holes for fins. Do they come with them or is this an add on? Should I add them or no?

chris

I've got a pair of OBrien Mac Wraps, (bindings), size medium that I would sell for $25. They'll probably 10 years old, but were used about 3 times. They are like new. I bought them for my kids when they were early teens, but the size runs small and I had to order size large for them. They are comparable to a normal size small.

jsmith wrote: Another source for boards and gear- boardersbestbuy.com.   I ride a 144 CWB factor '06.

   Boarders best buy rocks.You just have to wait for the right product to come on sale.Look for something with a continous rocker vs 3 stage.More forgiving and usually faster on the water= less work for you.BKH is on the right track with the motive.I ride a Player143 which I bought big for the softer landings.With my knees,the soft landing is the most important thing.

    JSmith...how do you like the Faction??Looking to retire the Player and was thinking about one of those or a Transcend or Marius.


    Mike

    

Boardersbestbuy.com has the Hyperlite Divine 119 for $79. BBC.com puts up a deal of the day each day, and it's only good for that day.

So, if you're looking for a wakeboard for your young daughter (the 119 is only good for up to 105 lbs or so), boardersbestbuy.com has a pretty good deal going Sunday June 22.

BKH

Boardersbestbuy.com has the Ronix Vault 144 as its daily special tomorrow for $99. That's a smoking deal on a board for bigger guys. BKH

I have a little different take...I would skip the enty level board and get and intermed -adv....you can pick up boards on ebay (close outs) for real bargains. Might as well get one you ride for a while as you advance. Most pro style boards have a removable center fin that helps a bit a first and can be removed when you can handle a looser ride.I really don't feel pro level boards are harder to learn on...thet just give you better performance when you progress and need the benefit.
Also....I would get some upper end bindings....much better compfort , support and take more abuse.

Gator boards....good stuff...great prices! Get the Randy Harris....it's way too fast...after a few cold ones even the old guys can scare them selves.

The right board size will be the biggist factor(IMO)Ronix vault at 100.00 144....can't go wrong!

CWB surge is a great board for the little riders....think those are 124 or 126. Pro style board for youths. My 7 year old rides one...he is very advanced but his friends who we have started for the first time up have done very well on that board.

Mike ....the Transcend is a great ride. My 17 year old rides one....he is doing several inverts and advanced spins...it gets the pop! I have been on it several times...it does land soft....not as fast as the Harris but pops better and is softer in the flats. Breaks loose really easy too. as for me....the Harris...because I am old school and take a slalom cut...loose control....crash hard just to scare the crap out of everyone! Landings don't really matter to me because all are hard when you miss them!

Size is correct for you. Trip is a solid everyday board. Right in the middle of the spectrum. It's been around since 97, but they've redesigned it a couple of time with modern features like molded fins, and variable edges.

BKH

Hollywood wrote: 05 210 wrote: Look for something with a continous rocker vs 3 stage.More forgiving and usually faster on the water= less work for you. Immediately following size, this should be your second concern. Get a nice comfortable smooth riding/landing board. If I did that on my first board I might still be riding today.

Well, this is half right. A continous rocker board is generally more forgving and will have a softer landing. A three stage rocker will actually accelerate faster, but will be tougher on the landing. Also, advanced boards either continuous or three stage will have very strong edges. Great for cutting. Also makes it easy to catch an edge and face plant.

BKH

Thanks for the input

What about a Liquid Force Substance????

I have been water skiing for 25 years. Would I have the balance to handle it at first??

Thanks BKH. I appreciate the help. I may keep asking questions about different models.

Like anything else, I bet a few minutes of good instruction from someone would go a long way. But, I don't know anyone that can show me the basics.