New rider board advice?

timd346 · Faceplant Joined: 21 Feb 2010 Posts: 1

Hey guys I have never wakeskated or wakeboarded before. I am planning on being pulled behind a jet ski this summer. I'm about 6 ft 170lbs. I don't want to get a board that is pretty much strictly beginner and you cant do much as you get more advanced. I want to get a board that is beginner friendly and you can get somewhat advanced on as I progress. My price range is probably up to 200$. I was looking at a Byerly 2008 Legacy or a few different Gator Boards. Any more suggestions or should I dump the boards I'm looking at. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

<MikeG> · Backside 180 Joined: 31 Dec 2007 Posts: 1293 City: PBG

If your willing to spend a little more than 200 check out Oak Wakeskates. They make a great wood concave board, super solid. also check out NEW wakeskates good boards for a good price.. they make a solid wood concave that is good for any level or riding that will pretty much be under 200$$. and the only way you can really find a board you like is to go out and try as many as possible. Its hard to have someone tell you want to pick because boards are really personal preference. I have heard from a few people though that you either love the legacy or hate it. me personally i dont like it, but again thats MY personal opinion. So if you have the opportunity i would try to ride as many boards as you can so you can get an idea for what you might like. hope that helped a little bit Very Happy

Hayden R · Frontside 180 Joined: 02 Oct 2009 Posts: 340

I started awhile back and got a NEW wakeskate, great price, i love it so far but its the only board ive tried. i wish i could pop it more though, maybe when my NEW gets old ill get an oak or maybey an integ because i rellay wanna try composite boards.

originalfake · Pop Shuvit Joined: 16 Dec 2009 Posts: 159 City: orlando

ill sell you an 08 byerly legacy 39" for $150 shipped.

bromfutter · Posted: Feb 21, 2010 6:47 pm Post subject:

if you are just starting out, any board is gonna work for you. after you learn the basics and try out a few different boards then you will learn what aspects of the board you like and dislike.

if you are looking to choose between a gator and a byerly then i would suggest the gator because the byerly has some deep channels that might make thing a little harder, but like i previously stated no matter which one you start out with you will adjust to it and progress on it.

cjbecker · Posted: Feb 21, 2010 6:53 pm Post subject:

The biggest thing in wakeskating, is just to wakeskate and have fun. The wakeskate really does not matter, you can ride anything have have fun and progress.

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

grab yourself a solid wood concave deck and go shred.

oak, woodworks, goodwood, new, remote, satelyte.

Check out the classifieds section on here too. theres been some sweet deals lately on some boards worth alot more than what theyre goin for.

mojo · Posted: Feb 22, 2010 2:30 pm Post subject:

i wish integrity still made the dada. such a sick deck at a wal-mart price.

electricsnow · cassette Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 10752 City: Jefferton

the Obscura concaves are also in your price range, because they're priced right at 200.00. you can learn more about the board here by looking for the flim with danny hampson: http://www.liquidforcefilms.com/