Going Crazy!!

[1nautiquecuple]

Any suggestions to what kind of board to buy would be very much appreciated. Ive never put my feet into anykind of bindings up to about 1 month ago. I got up after quite a few failed attempts. Im about 6 foot 195 lbs. I really hated to put this up here because there are so many variables but I am at a loss......anything greatly appreciated. Oh and i have a little skating background if that really changes anything.

[wake-sk8]

Would look at hyperlite as they are the market leader. A 'Murray' is a good board, named after the man himself. Its easy to ride and can take you to a decent level without keep buying a new one. It has a continuos rocker which is easier to learn on as there is less chance of catching a front edge than with a 3-stage rocker. Murray boots look pretty cool this year too.

Best thing to do is try a few b4 you buy - if possible.

[wake-sk8]

If you want a cheap board and don't mind changing it when you get better, then look at the Hyperlite 'Motive'. Its designed by Murray and based around the old 'Drifter' board, which was one of Hyperlite's best lines - for being easy to ride....

[ZachR]

The best board for you would be a Hyperlite State. It is a great beginner board, and it is set up to help people learn toeside jumps, which is usually where beginners have the most problems. It is cheaper than a lot of professional boards, but will last you a long time. As for bindings, the best way to determine which ones you want are to look at them all and try some of them on. Will the board be only yours? If so, you might want to get bindings that will be great for you, but other people might not fit in them. If the board is going to be just a general boat board, you might want to look into bindings that can fit a wide range of sizes.

[wake-sk8]

Also a good board - good call ZachR. Either would be cool.

[ZachR]

Thanks man. These are just ideas though, if you demo something else and really like it, by all means disregard what we said and go with what you like.

[1nautiquecuple]

Thanks guys all your info is much appreciated. I have not ridden either of the boards you guys mentioned. What bindings would you recommend that could be used by a couple of guys and not have laces if thats possible. Again anything would be a help to steer me in the general direction. Me and my girlfriend just got into it and we are in love with it, it is so much freaking fun.......except for the headache i got when i tried to grind.

[ZachR]

That's a tough one, usually bindings that can fit many people have laces, off the top of my head I can't think of any that don't. Also, they are generally easier to get into.

[1nautiquecuple]

Yea i figured i may be stretching it on that one. I guess ill just continue to look around, but at least i have a starting point. Thanks for everything, this has been a great site with really great people on it, so glad to be part of the Nautique family!!!!!!!!!!

[Hydrofoilmaniac]

Sky Ski makes a good board. :)

[AbunDiga909]

Sky Ski makes a good board. :)

Right on... 8-)

[ihaveansv211]

Would look at hyperlite as they are the market leader.
when did that happen? :???:

[Rhode]

While EVERY other company stumbled, fumbled or simply folded, or copied, floppied and flunked.

Rhode

[ZachR]

Except until they got rid of Paul and Herb O'Brien. I think Liquid Force is now the industry leader. Also, I have a bit of a Liquid bias, as we have their old boat.