Big Guy Board Help

Skate252 · Posted: Dec 26, 2006 10:50 am Post subject: Big Guy Board Help

Hey to all.... I need some advice/info/pointers/whatever you want to call it, on a skate for me... I know that most of you are rocking the 41in or 42 in... and your weights not over 185.... that presents my problem... im 6'6 and weigh 280... any board suggestions? im in the market ive been riding an older hyperlite scape and have pretty much torn it up and wore it out... im wanting one of the higher quality advanced boards but need some help on which.. im the only wakeskater i know around where i live and yall are my source of information... if you could help it would be greatly appreciated... thanks

jonnyUTAH · Backside 180 Joined: 27 Aug 2004 Posts: 1951

6'6 ???? Dang!!! I hope that you play basketball?!

There are a ton of good board companies, and you have come to the right place. You should get a lot of good suggestions.

I can hook you up with a deck that is good and wide for someone with a plus size 13 foot. Check your PM.

You want to go with something wide. Kampus would be good, but I don't know if they have concave decks yet? I could be wrong.

PIRATE · Kickflip Joined: 11 Jul 2006 Posts: 2651

Cary K, on here, rides a Sattelyte, He's a big dude also.................. I'm sure he'll give you some pointers...... If i were you ide go that route, dont listen to anyone who's not in the same boat as you....

Good luck broseph

Steven M · Posted: Dec 26, 2006 2:18 pm Post subject:

While I'm not quite as big as you, I'm about 6'3 and 185ish. I ride the Catalyst 112 and it's agreat board for me. I've tried riding the 41's and 42's but the 41's were just too small for my preference. I also have a size 13 foot so that was another reason the the 41's didnt work for me.

Best thing t osay is try and demo what you can to see what works.

Also I have a cousin who is about your size as well, 6'6 230 something with a size 15 or 16 shoe. He can ride my Catalyst 112 no problem but hes not the most graceful of people so hes still working ollies but mostly just rides to launch himself w2w.

VonBoggin · Backside 180 Joined: 21 Nov 2005 Posts: 1666 City: Austin

im 6'3" and have a size 11.5-12 shoe and i ride a 41, pefect for me esp w2w

Jesse · Posted: Dec 26, 2006 4:22 pm Post subject:

Im 6', 215 pounds and I ride a 42'' board with no problem.

longneck · Faceplant Joined: 11 Nov 2006 Posts: 4 City: jenen beach

look at newwakeskates .com you can get any costom bored that you want very strong rides very good i ride for them you will be happy check it out Very Happy