new to wakeskating

rtheis · Faceplant Joined: 31 Jan 2011 Posts: 4

I am brand new to wake skating and I want to know what type of board I should purchase. I have been doing quite a bit of research on line, but all that did was give me all the types of boards out there to purchase.

I would prefer to buy used, but I would buy a new board if I needed. I am 5'11 and weigh about 190 lbs. From the research I have done, I believe I need a board that is 40-42. My friend who is intermediate at wakeskating recommended I purchase a hyperlite concave that has a foam top (as the grip top will most likely tear up the skin).

I would be pulled behind a skiboat. I would also hope that the board would be usable by my gf (5'6, 112lbs).

Please provide advice of type of board I should be looking at and where to purchase? hyperlinks to actual boards would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

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

http://www.newwakeskatesstore.com/wakeskates.aspx

JB_CANSKATE · Posted: Jan 31, 2011 5:22 pm Post subject:

rtheis, board size in wakeskating is personal preference too a point. I'm 5'11, 190lb and I'm riding a 39.5" integrity and would never buy a bigger board again I don't think.

Guy · Backside 180 Joined: 14 Jul 2006 Posts: 842 City: Orillia

I'm riding a 38" bi-level. I'm the same height but 40 lb lighter.

Get something that you can grow into (skills). These aren't like hockey skates where you have to get something that fits. Smash

rtheis · Faceplant Joined: 31 Jan 2011 Posts: 4

The link to the New boards, are they set to go or do I need to put a foam on the top? I appreciate the responses. I do want something I can grow into as I do that with just about everything I buy.

rtheis · Faceplant Joined: 31 Jan 2011 Posts: 4

Also, Do i need fins or no?

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

The news come gripped and most people don't use fins

Jake S · Backside 180 Joined: 29 Dec 2010 Posts: 683 City: SLC

i ride one fin in the front to help some tricks, or when im doing a bigger drop for stability on the landing

andrewt · Posted: Jan 31, 2011 11:40 pm Post subject:

rtheis, I'd be careful ordering from New. I had to go through alot of BS and in the end never even got the board..just had to get my money back 3 months later! Maybe they've changed tho...

electricsnow · cassette Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 10756 City: Jefferton

fins is also a preference thing. Take some sets with fins and a few sets without and see what you like!

RC · Backside 180 Joined: 11 Jul 2006 Posts: 1033

get grip. no foam. also, get a lightweight pair of shoes that doesnt hold water. no fins ftw. those new decks are great man. getcha one Cool

rtheis · Faceplant Joined: 31 Jan 2011 Posts: 4

Thank you all for the help. Looks like I will be wakeskating in no time or at least until it hits above zero here in minny