So, the board I've been riding for a long time has been a Hyperlite Belmont DNA 136. I'm the type of rider that can throw heelside wake-to-wakes all day long, get in a couple of grabs here and there, and do some toeside 180's. That's about it. I ride exclusively boat, as there's no cable anywhere near us.
So I decided to step up to a newer board. Since Slingshot is local to me and has such a highly regarded reputation, I chose to go with them.
I threw down on some 2014 RAD boots and the 2014 Oli. They didn't have the 140 in stock so I got the 136. I figured that I'd be okay since I'm still within the weight range according to their website:
Oli 132, 75 - 135 lbs (34-61kg) Continuous
Oli 136, 105 - 175 lbs (47-79kg) Continuous
Oli 140, 145-235 lbs (65-106kg) Continuous
I am 5'10 and this summer I was weighing in at 165 to 169.
Do you think I'll be fine with the 136? or do you think I should start searching for a 140 before I take my 136 out of the shrink wrap?