What is the best size wakeboard to get and what brand???

Question

My girlfriend is 160lbs and 5'11" I am trying to get her a more advanced wakeboard, she has been riding my hyperlite 147 era and I know that board is to big for her, she still is able to get huge air with it but I think she'll really be able to do alot better with the right board. What size board should I get her, and I want to get her a board she won't out grow or advance beyond its capabilities!!! Thanks, also any girls have a binding or boot they find is really comfortable, right now my board has liqiud force bindings that are super comfy and I want to get something just as comfy for her, suggestions???

Answer 1

try anything from 136 to 140. nothing higher. Hyperlites are always good. go to wakeside.com and look at the types of girl boards and skill levels.  A new line called Ronix is coming out you should look at those.

Answer 2

At that height and weight, you could certainly drop below the 140's.  If you are not looking for a ladies board, the Liquid Force Fish is a fun board, it rides about 10 cm shorter than what you might be currently riding.  This is because it is much wider so you actually have the same surface area for pop off the wake.  My main board is a CWB Absolute, but I ride with Liquid Force Alpha bindings.  These are so much more comfortable than my ole CWB Torq bindings I was running.  However, the new CWB's with the hinge on the heel I hear are really good.    

You guys should really go to your local board shop and demo boards and bindings to find the right fit.  The price you pay for the demo typically goes towards your purchase.   Also, check out www.wakeboarder.com for lots of wakeboard info.  They even have a ladies forum.  Good luck.