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Old 14th May 2008, 01:11 AM
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So it is almost summer and we bought a nice 18' boat last summer and we got it up and running now its just gotta get warmer. I'm from Bristol, Tennessee and I'm 19 years old. Wakeboarding looks like so much from so my question is to you all is what do I need to start out? I'm 5'10 and weight 135, yeah im just a tall skinny kid lol...anyways what size board do you think I should get, and what kind do you think would be good to start out on? I also want my dad and brother to be able to try it out too, and my brother is the same build as me maybe lighter. What kind of handle and rope should I get? Any suggestions for this noob would be awesome. Thanks

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Old 18th May 2008, 07:29 AM
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No1 likes to give advice here?
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Old 18th May 2008, 12:46 PM
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I think everyone is out riding!
At ur weight you could ride a 134 but if you want ur dad to ride it as well then(depending on how big he is!) you might need a 137.
as for board depends on budget.
Hyperlite motive is a great all round board.
Liquid force litmus was a good starter board but i dont think they make em any more

Have a look on here
http://www.wakeworld.com/BoardGuide/

good luck
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Old 18th May 2008, 10:48 PM
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Thanks man. We just took our boat out on Saturday and I'm ready to get started. Just need to start buying my stuff
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