What size board do i need

[baedriver]

I am buying a new wakeboard and I am 5'9" 165 just wondering I am thinking 139 and advice thanks

[bkhallpass]

Depends upon the board. What board are you looking at?

What skill level are you? i.e. what types of tricks can you do?

What speed do you board at? Behind what kind of boat? How
big is the wake?

Off hand, a 139 sounds big for your height/weight. However, many
of the pros are smaller guys, and they often ride boards in that range.
Really depends upon whether you can handle that much board or not.

BKH

[Mikeski]

Brian is right on, I would suggest a 137 if you don't already know what you like.

[Daytomann]

I would also suggest somewhere between 136 to 139 range. I am exactly your size, I ride a 136 TFD..It seems to be just about perfect.

[baedriver]

Looking at the omega 139 and the bonifay and murray board. Skiing behind a sea ray and and a san 1997 196 thanks alot

[bkhallpass]

Looking at the omega 139 and the bonifay and murray board. Skiing behind a sea ray and and a san 1997 196 thanks alot

By bonifay, I assume you mean the Hyperlite Parks board. That board is a very high end board. It has really aggressive three stage rocker and really aggressive rails. I've never ridden it, but from what I have read, if you are not really good, I'd stay away from it. If you do get this board, I would think you should get a 136.

The Murray is a more forgiving board (**** the fact that it's designed to ride differently switch than regular says it all). On the other hand, it certainly a very capable board. It is a continuous rocker board. My brother has one and really likes it. I ride the predecessor Belmont board. Only issue I see is the length. The 132 probably on the small side for you. The 138 probably a little too big. If you do get this board, I would think go with the 138.

I'm not familiar with the Omega. From what I've read, it is in the middle of the Liquid Force Lineup. Like the Murray, it has aggressive features, but should be much more forgiving than the Parks. It is also a continuous rocker board. Looking at he manufacturers specs, it appears to me that you would be best served with the 135, not the 139.

Ultimately if you can narrow it down to 1 or 2 boards, try to ride them,
in different sizes if possible, and go with the board you like best.

My free advice, take it for what it cost you. :mrgreen:

BKH

[NautiqueJeff]

I totally agree with the assessment from bkhallpass on the Parks. I personally would stay away from that board.

I have a 2004 Temet, which is now the Murray, and I love it. I got a chance to ride the new Murray in May, and the board is better than ever. The new fin placement for switch riding really does make a difference, and I found the board to be forgiving, while still allowing the rider to go as big as they want.

[Daytomann]

I agree, as a beginner, stay away from the aggressive 3 stagers.
Grow your skills and when youre ready to try a different style, then add a 3 stage to the collection.

[Daytomann]

I got a chance to ride the new Murray in May, and the board is better than ever. The new fin placement for switch riding really does make a difference

OK, no body move, this is a highjack!!! :twisted:

I always wondered if that fin placement really made a difference or if it was just a gimmick. I know some people who are really having problems getting the switch riding down and consistant.

[Luke]

Based on your height and weight you should probably be looking in the 135-139 range.

I have no experience with the Omega, but I’ve ridden the Parks a few times and I have the Murray board. Those 2 boards are completely different. Make sure you demo the boards if you can.

In my experience people who have ridden the Parks board love it or hate it. It depends largely on your riding style. I don’t think I’ve ever heard anything bad about the Murray board except that it doesn’t have the bucking 3-stage pop that the Parks and the Premiere have.

The Parks board you have to know how to know how to use your edges aggressively. The board is very grippy on the water, and not very forgiving if you make a mistake.

The Murray board is much less grippy on the water, and is very forgiving. The buck isn’t as extreme off the wake, but it is more consistent than the pop you will receive from the Parks board. On a side note, the fin placement and board design on the newer Temet series does ride more comfortably switch. It isn’t a gimmick. Try riding one of the old Belmont series, and then hop on one of the new Temets, and you’ll notice a huge difference.