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ssuter Outlaw
Joined: 21 Apr 2009 Posts: 191 City: Nashville
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Posted: Sep 14, 2009 12:42 pm Post subject: New board right size? |
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I just bought a used board from my buddy at work. Burton Floater 159. Im 6'3 175, will that size board be ok for me or will i need to get a diff board. He sold it to me for 50 bucks and its in great condition.
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Damon Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 30 Nov 2004 Posts: 2097 City: Federal Way / Bellingham
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ssuter Outlaw
Joined: 21 Apr 2009 Posts: 191 City: Nashville
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Posted: Sep 15, 2009 12:56 pm Post subject: |
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wear a size 13. Never rode before but i wakeboard and i think after a couple of trys i will be able to ride some. I live in TN so i will be driving to NC to ride or maybe even WV. _________________
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Damon Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 30 Nov 2004 Posts: 2097 City: Federal Way / Bellingham
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Posted: Sep 15, 2009 1:01 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah I figured since your a tall dude you probably have big feet - you might need a wide board, and judging by that pic, it's not a wide board.
I wouldn't bother going and picking up a new board - just rent/demo for a bit until you figure out exactly what you want. A 159 might be ok for you to start, but you'll eventually want a bigger board. _________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/damoncall/
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ssuter Outlaw
Joined: 21 Apr 2009 Posts: 191 City: Nashville
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Posted: Sep 15, 2009 1:25 pm Post subject: |
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Ya it felt like it might not be wide enough. But ya ima just have to demo some. I figure i would need somting a little bit bigger, but I got that board for 50 bucks. Couldnt pass it up _________________
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jryoung Ladies Man
Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 7664 City: Man Jose
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Posted: Sep 15, 2009 2:10 pm Post subject: |
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Floaters are a wider set up from burton. It will depend on your binding angle/boot toe and heel to tell if you'll get any toe/heel drag. A quick fix is riser plates if that is the cast. That set up should be alright for riding in TN if your 175, but you may want to demo some bigger sticks. _________________
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ssuter Outlaw
Joined: 21 Apr 2009 Posts: 191 City: Nashville
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Posted: Sep 15, 2009 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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jryoung, Im gun be going to NC and WV to ride. maybe a couple times TN. But i def think there might be a lil drag. Any suggestions on a good beginner board that wont break the bank? _________________
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