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Originally Posted by smcole82
I am new this summer to wakeboarding and have been learning on an obrien suspense 136. I am looking to get my own board. I am 110 lbs and 5 feet tall. I can carve and go in and out of the wake pretty well. I have much more learning to do and would love to be able to do tricks some day. What size/style board should I really be using?
Thanks for any adivce
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I have a pretty skilled girl that rides on my boat frequently that is about your same size. She has a hard time finding equipment that is advanced enough for her skill, but small enough for her weight. At 110 lbs you could go down as far as a 125cm board if you wanted (that's what my fried rides), but you might be better off with a 128 or 130. The main advantage to a smaller board would be swing weight and agility. The main disadvantage is it rides a little deeper and slower. If you're more of a beginner hoping to become intermediate, I think I'd err on the side of a little size and flotation. It won't be as nimble, but will feel faster, more stable, and you won't tire out as fast.
Side note - you don't have to focus on womens boards. The only difference in the boards is graphics. If you find a mens board in a 128 or 130 and it's priced right, grab it and you'll never know the difference. Throw a couple girly decals on it if it's too masculine looking. Men's boards are so much more common than womens boards that you might be able to find a better deal on a dude board.