looking to start wakeskating

urinal mint · Backside 180 Joined: 20 May 2005 Posts: 1991

I've wakedboarded a few times and snowboarded a few times. Did exceptionally well at snowboarding but haven't had enough time to wakeboard as much as I would like.

I've looked for a beginner's FAQ around here but didn't seem to find one so I just wanted to ask a few questions.

stats:
5 11''
180lbs

I've looked at the kampus boards and thought about buying one of those for starting out, is that a bad choice?

How do you go about picking the right size board for your height/weight?

This is quite a noob question but I'm guessing you have to wear shoes? Do really any shoes work or what?

I plan on buying a board with foam but just need a few pointers/suggestions to get me started.

TIA

-derrick

Jonesie · Backside 180 Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Posts: 811

From what I have gathered in the past few months...(anyone correct me if I am wrong about anything)...

1) Kampus's are good boards to start out with, many people like the K-39 (which I have)

2) pretty much personal preference but with the bigger you are the more you should look into getting a bigger board

3) shoe's are not neccessary, that's what the foam is for, many people prefer riding WITH shoes though

oo and ..try checking out the search button Wink

urinal mint · Backside 180 Joined: 20 May 2005 Posts: 1991

Yeah, I know I should have searched. I know how big of a PITA noobs can be but I got a little lazy TBH:)

I was looking at picking up a kampus board and a set of DVS shoes to get me started.

I did a search for beginner's but didn't really see what I was looking for.

Thx for the reply.
PS- how tall are you?

Jonesie · Backside 180 Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Posts: 811

6'2, 160lbs Laughing

urinal mint · Backside 180 Joined: 20 May 2005 Posts: 1991

bean pole

thx again for the post bro.

colorless · Frontside 180 Joined: 01 Oct 2004 Posts: 332

fromthesouth, my suggestion is not to get shoes right away. Just wear an old pair or a pair that you don't wear to often. No need to spend ~$50 right away, unless you have the extra money and/or don't have an old pair of shoes.
The kampus board is going to be a great board for you to start on as well....enjoy the spoort.

Grouch · Kickflip Joined: 16 Feb 2004 Posts: 3146 City: The OC

fromthesouth,

The Kampus decks are relatively inexpensive so its a good starting point. You can pretty much use any old shoes you want. (skate or other)

Jonesie · Backside 180 Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Posts: 811

fromthesouth, hahaha yeah, and believe it or not I was on d-line Laughing

, bet you can tell I played a lot Rolling Eyes

urinal mint · Backside 180 Joined: 20 May 2005 Posts: 1991

is this the board?
http://www.evogear.com/productdetail.asp?pn=920

money isn't really a problem, i just don't want to spend money if i turn out not to like it(which i'm pretty sure i will) and new shoes are always great Razz

looking at these shoes:

http://www.boardstop.com/product_info.php?cPath=45_47&products_id=991

if that's not the right kampus board, please link me.

Grouch · Kickflip Joined: 16 Feb 2004 Posts: 3146 City: The OC

fromthesouth,

Than in that case you should get an Integrity. They are more durable and wil last so much longer than wood skates. Check them out for yourself.

www.integrity-wake.com

urinal mint · Backside 180 Joined: 20 May 2005 Posts: 1991

BTW, I'm just wnating to spend under $100 for my first board and if I take interest in the sport then I will step up to a nicer board.

Does grip tape or foam really matter? is one harder than the other? IMO, I would think grip tape would hurt your feet after a while?

Was there anything with the kampus board I posted above?

Grouch · Kickflip Joined: 16 Feb 2004 Posts: 3146 City: The OC

Its all preferance. I prefer grip, because the board is closer to your feet and more responsive.

urinal mint · Backside 180 Joined: 20 May 2005 Posts: 1991

narrowing it down to these two boards:

http://www.boardstop.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_42&products_id=789

or

http://www.boardstop.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_42&products_id=790

was eyeballing this one but it seems to state it's not for beginner's?:

http://www.evogear.com/productdetail.asp?pn=920

Grouch · Kickflip Joined: 16 Feb 2004 Posts: 3146 City: The OC

Preferably...I would ride a Kampus before I ever got on a LF skate again.

urinal mint · Backside 180 Joined: 20 May 2005 Posts: 1991

oops, wrong link for the kampus board. meant this one and it says all skills levels:

http://www.evogear.com/productdetail.asp?pn=921

really thinking about that one

urinal mint · Backside 180 Joined: 20 May 2005 Posts: 1991

wakemitch · Posted: May 20, 2005 4:24 pm Post subject:

fromthesouth, you shoulod look at the cassette flat decks. they are the same price as the LFs. and that kampus is 43in, thats pretty big

urinal mint · Backside 180 Joined: 20 May 2005 Posts: 1991

can't find a place that has a 41" flat cassette in stock.

is this one much different from that one guys?
http://www.the-house.com/wkcg41zzcassette.html

urinal mint · Backside 180 Joined: 20 May 2005 Posts: 1991

or this one?

http://www.evogear.com/productdetail.asp?pn=833&sp=132&t=i&i=25245

NoPidy · Backside 180 Joined: 21 Apr 2005 Posts: 534 City: Glenwood