Wakeboarders?

Similar thing happened to me. I took up kiteboarding and haven't looked back. No experience with that board though.

 

That's an old board. There is a lot more recent boards out there that are better riding. Doe yourself a favor...don't just go buy a board that looks nice. If you just want a nice looking board, then go get a POS and have fun. Get a board that fits your riding style and size. Unfortunately, after moving to Dallas I don'r ride anymore. Before moving, I rode about every board out there that would fit my 260 lb frame. I ran into a lot of problems with boards. One my weight made it difficult to find a board thatr worked for me. Two, as a college athlete, my stregth levels were high enough to break a board. It was a must for me to get on a wide board with a lot of surface area. At the time, honeycome boards worked well for me, but I could't afford one. I ended up on an O'brien Phatty. Short fat board with lots of pop off the wake and easy spin. The shorter boards made it a lot easier to do any 360 and 540 with ease. I guess I went overboard with post. Get yourself to a good boardshop. Let them look at you and give you ideas about your riding style, body type etc etc and have them make some recommendations on the type of board you should be on. They may have some good used boards for you as well.

 

The board looks fine....it's in decent shape. You can tell it's a little older due to the lack of rocker (bend) in the board, but it will probably work fine for you. There is still rocker in the board, so any surface spins will be manageable. Looks like a longer board, so as long as your cuts are smooth and progressive, you'll be fine at the wake as you'll get good speed to the wake. The boot is a non-issue. Pretty easy to replace that piece. In the future use a lube to avoid tearing in the future. Most compnaies make some...I know Liquid Force makes a good lube. Soap works, but it's not water soluble and is tough to wash out of the boot. Some people use shaving cream. The best way to really get to know the board is to ride it. Pretty tough to do at this time of the year in Canada, I know!

I worked at a Malibu Dealer during my summers while I was in school. Those were some fun summers. I would work out in the morning (practice), go to work, and after work a bunch of us would take the Demo boat (wakesetter) and hit a local lake! We were on the Western side of Michigan. Summer months we would have light until almost 10:00. that didn't stop us from riding until 11:30 some nights. Amazing what tower lights can do! I sure miss having a boat down here!

Jay

 

Look for a Hyperlite "Belmont" (older) or "Motive" (newer). I have a two time world champion working here and this is her advice. We have deals on equipment if you want to PM me I'll be happy to help.

 

Belmont was a great board, but may be way above what you are looking for. A decent entry level board is probably all you need. The O'brien would probably suit your needs, but there is better stuff out there for beginners nowadays. A board suited for you, will help you ride better and have more fun. As for the boots....you do know that you won't need to buy the whole new boot? All you would need is that back part of the boot. Take the screws out a put a new peice in. You'r looking at minimal $.

J

 

I know they do it up at Wasaga Beach.
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I need to learn how to wakeboard, it looks like fun!

 

Great thread!! I love wakeboarding.. I have a Hyperlite Shaun Murray board - forget which year, the one with the mountains and sunset on it.
I use that behind a Mastercraft X-Star with 2 fatsacks... good times!!!

 

I've been wakeboarding for about 10 years now... started on a "one way" board when I was about 13. Great sport, though I haven't had a whole lot of time for it over the past couple years, so I'm usually somewhat rusty when I do get out on the water.

 

I'm with you. I started on a directional board as well. My buddy had a Hyperlite. I don't remember whcih model it was. Had a flamed out 57 chevy on it. I remembe trying all sorts of stuff on it. I'll never forget how hard it was to ride switch stance on that board.....didn't stop us from trying. At the end of that summer I got a Hyperlite B.A.F.F! That board was awesome....o.k, it's was actually a P.O.S! It was our first bi-directional. Those were the days....why in the hell did I have to grow up.

All of my buddies (parents at the time) had inboards. My family had (still has) a Malibu Response. Great ski boat....good enough for a wakeboard rig. Four Other buddies had Mastercrafts, two with Nautiques, and we made fun of the guy with the Moomba! I started working at a Malibu Dealer during my summers. We started bringing the Wakesetters to my place all the time. That was fun. We never had to pay for gas since the company looked at it as promotion for the boat/dealer. Ah the days! Work sucks.....let's go back to college! Now I live in Dallas, and have no boat.....still back up in MI. I'm lobbying to steal it away from my family since they rarely use it. They have turned into pontooners!

J

 

The board with the flammed out car...believe it or not I have it hanging on my wall right now...it was called the "hot rod".

If we can ever help you guys out let me know!

 

THAT'S IT!!!!!!!!! HAHA! What a board that was! We didn't even have boots on it, just plants with ankle straps (bungy cords).

J

 

I wakeboarding a few times, and I must say, it is much more difficult than skiiing. I got up my first time ever, but then after that, it's been pretty hard. No matter, the wakeboard wahsed away in the hurricane anyway.

 

I had that board, too

I actually still have it, but it's not in the best shape after it was in a garage fire a while back.

 

What is a good board for a developing wakeboarder. I am a very proficent snowboarder, so once I got up in the water I felt right at home...

Any advice on a medium price, medium skill board?

 

Used to wakeboard alot, haven't done much recently.

 

Depends on your size, riding style, skill level, etc etc. Too many factors to look at. Get to a good board shop and talk with them. Don't fall for the "I want that board because it's awesome looking" thing.

J

 

I haven't in about a year in a half. I have a Hyperlite Belmont 136 (2000 or 2001 model IIRC). I need to sell it. Comes with three sets of fins, a softcase, rope, and if you are my size, I'll even throw in a wet suit.

 

I'm not interested, but...I was just wondering if it's a Honeycomb board or not?

J

 

The board is a classic and one of the best they ever built.

 

Just saw this thread, where have I been??? The belmont is a great board, got one myself. Tend to use it on rougher days when the slalom course is a no go. Easy to flip and roll. Lots of pop. If anyone is interested I've got a Neptune 138 Abyss out in the garage that I was looking to ditch. Send me a PM. Double bindings like new, not a mark on it. Used it off and on for a couple of years, good starter board. I have been more interested in the slalom course for the last couple of years. Got a new HO Monza, rips great. I'm sure some of the Florida guys can beat my PB 3 @35' off.

 

Its almost time.... 72 degrees here in dreary 'ole Michigan today!

I rode a CWB Absolute Platinum for 2 years and then I rode a Liquid Force Fish mid last year... Wow what a difference... I bought one the next day! The Fish rides much looser, and I really get some distance, like out in the flats 5' or so with the same cut as B4.

As far as a beginner package goes, I picked up a "kit" from CWB about 6 years ago, had a line, handle, video, Mobe bindings and board... all for about $250.00 not bad for someone looking to get started....