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What size board should I get?
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Fri Apr 29, 2011 7:34 amby Tom Gabourie
I have been kiteskiing in Park City and at Strawberry for the past 2 winters and have gotten the kite skills to take it to the water.What size board would be good for a 6'6'' guy weighing 230 lbs.? I would like to go a bit long for easier learning. Liquid force has a 161 m on sale. Would this work all right for me?
Re: What size board should I get?
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Fri Apr 29, 2011 11:11 amby jason morton
Tom-
I wouldn't recommend the LF 161, even for your size. Length isn't really a factor as much as width/rocker. That board is kind of dated and is probably just a dog. You will progress fast and will outgrow that board. Light-wind boards are a must for Utah. SS Glide, Spleene, Crazy-Fly all make boards for light wind. I used to weigh 240 and rode a 135x44 and a 146x48. Get a newer board that you won't outgrow. Hope this helps!!
Re: What size board should I get?
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Fri Apr 29, 2011 11:47 amby Marty Lowe
I have a Glide I'll sell for $200. with straps and pads.
Send me a PM or email if you are interested.
(PM and EMAIL button under the avatar)
Marty
PS
132 Liquid force Recoil $150
138 Liquid Force Mission $150
My new Xenon 135(1 board quiver) has replaced all 3 of these boards
Re: What size board should I get?
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Fri Apr 29, 2011 4:37 pmby bordy
jason morton wrote:Tom-
I wouldn't recommend the LF 161, even for your size. Length isn't really a factor as much as width/rocker. That board is kind of dated and is probably just a dog. You will progress fast and will outgrow that board. Light-wind boards are a must for Utah. SS Glide, Spleene, Crazy-Fly all make boards for light wind. I used to weigh 240 and rode a 135x44 and a 146x48. Get a newer board that you won't outgrow. Hope this helps!!
So you are saying your less then 240 now?? huh.....
Re: What size board should I get?
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Fri May 06, 2011 7:50 amby MikE mAy
might i also suggest a Sky pro model from North. traditionally, its a bigger beefier board but still has the performance characteristics of a smaller board. mistakenly, i thought i was a "big guy" years ago and bought this. i'm 165 and 5'10" and while its a bit big, i have absolutely loved it. i would highly suggest finding a used model for sale.
Re: What size board should I get?
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Mon May 09, 2011 12:34 pmby Marty Lowe
Marty Lowe wrote:I have a Glide I'll sell for $200. with straps and pads.
Send me a PM or email if you are interested.
(PM and EMAIL button under the avatar)
Marty
PS
132 Liquid force Recoil $150
138 Liquid Force Mission $150
My new Xenon 135(1 board quiver) has replaced all 3 of these boards
GLIDE SOLD/ MATT
RECOIL SOLD / MIKE
MISSION SOLD / CHRIS