What do you guys think of this board for a beginner?

bondmaxbondrock · Pop Shuvit Joined: 29 May 2013 Posts: 141

I've decided to try out wakeskating, after snowboarding my whole life, wakeboarding, and longboarding. I found this board for pretty cheap:

http://www.evo.com/outlet/wakeskates/hyperlite-paragon-wakeskate-2012.aspx#image=53557.Size.LengthIN_42_Image.jpg

Do you guys think it's a good buy for me? I would get it in 44, I am 6 foot 188 lbs. I'm not too worried if it's the best board for a beginner, but if it'll be okay to learn on and good to progress on. Also, do I need shoes? I've heard mixed opinions on this...
Thanks!

88skisupreme · Backside 180 Joined: 11 Nov 2004 Posts: 1342 City: ATX

spend a couple more bux and get a mod or revival

Gnarly Dancer 42 · 360 flip Joined: 21 May 2007 Posts: 5121 City: kalamazoo

if you're a skateboarder and you're looking to do similar tricks on the water i'd go with something a little smaller like in the 40'' range with griptape instead of foam

but if you're looking to just cruise around and some stuff here and there i'm sure that board is fine

either way i'd wear shoes if you're planning on doing anything besides carving Wink

senza wake · Backside 180 Joined: 07 Jun 2011 Posts: 600 City: SLC

agreed with Gnarly Dancer. go with a 40'', griptape, again tho its up to your preference. but i'd plan on getting hooked and wanting to try stuff and you'll wish you had around a 40'' with grip...

bondmaxbondrock · Pop Shuvit Joined: 29 May 2013 Posts: 141

Okay, how about this board-

http://www.evo.com/outlet/wakeskates/byerly-wakeboards-revival-wakeskate-2011.aspx?esvaid=30559&esvt=336548-GOUSE341282824&esvadt=9-6095663-4062973-1#utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=shoppingengine&utm_campaign=googleshopping_pla_paid

in 42? Thanks everyone!

jdarr · Posted: May 30, 2013 8:03 am Post subject:

great board, you will be happy with your purchase. Ive been riding mine for 2 years no problems. stick with the 39, you will like it in the long run.

burn · Posted: May 30, 2013 8:05 am Post subject:

if all you got to choose from is the 39 or the 42, i would go with the 39.

bondmaxbondrock · Pop Shuvit Joined: 29 May 2013 Posts: 141

Go all the way down to the 39? But I'm like 6 foot 188 lbs, and have never wakeskated before, should I still get 39 instead of the 42?

burn · Posted: May 30, 2013 8:53 am Post subject:

i am 6'2'' and 190, i have always rode a 40. been on some 39's, they arent that bad. you get used to it.

henrification · Frontside 180 Joined: 10 Jun 2010 Posts: 280 City: 941

It'd really probably be smarter to go with some sort of 40" wood concave, you'll like the ride so much better