Looking into a new ride!

[2007 Outback V]

Looking for some opinions........right now I ride a 140 Blindside board (not sure on model, it has shaped nose/tail and center fins) with Blindside Stomp bindings. I have a few issues with the board, it seems heavy to me, and it doesn't bit and cut into turns the way I would like it to. This is the only wakeboard I have every been on.

I am a pretty avid snowboarder, I ride a 159 Burton Baron ES with Burton C60 bindings and Burton Ion boots. Awesome set up, board is super light, snappy, and can carve look no other. Great board for someone with size 13 foot. I'm pretty good on the board, FS/HS 540s with no problems, 720s at times. Can cork out FS 540s with nose grab. Starting to do swith 360s. While I know snowboarding is different than wakeboarding, to some extent my skills have transferred over.

My knowlege of wakeboards/bindings is next to nothing. I was looking into getting a 138 CWB Transcend with Answer bindings??? I think I might like the boards double fin setup. I also think the bindings would be a huge upgrade. Thoughts???????

Thanks,

Chad

[brain_rinse]

Unfortunately the only real answer is to get out and demo some boards, but we might be able to help narrow down all the options. Have you decided if you want a continuous rocker or 3-stage? Do you want a hard edging carver or a more mellow surf-like feel?

If you are looking to replicate the snowboard feel on the water check out the Hyperlite Roam. You can find last year's model for around $100 off season, but this is usually not someones primary board.

Bindings are a little easier. What are you looking for? Supportive or flexy, easy to get into, fit varying sizes of feet or just yours, $$$, etc.

[2007 Outback V]

Unfortunately the only real answer is to get out and demo some boards, but we might be able to help narrow down all the options. Have you decided if you want a continuous rocker or 3-stage? Do you want a hard edging carver or a more mellow surf-like feel?

If you are looking to replicate the snowboard feel on the water check out the Hyperlite Roam. You can find last year's model for around $100 off season, but this is usually not someones primary board.

Bindings are a little easier. What are you looking for? Supportive or flexy, easy to get into, fit varying sizes of feet or just yours, $$$, etc.

I generally find myself in a snowboard that is a all around board with a strong freestyle attitude. The same would go for a wakeboard. I'm still not real clear on the continuous vs 3-stage rocker? I bet I would prefer a board that falls right in between the two. I want a board that bits into the water when I turn, but not so drastic when I don't land perfectly I end up face planting the water.

I prefer flexy bindings, but not so flexy that they are sloppy. They need to have some support so the board responds to my movements. Easy to get into is not as important as quality/performance. The board will be just for me.

I know that the best thing to do is to get out and demo some boards, but I would really like to pick something up during the off season to save some cash.

Thanks,

Chad

Also, I'll check out the Roam Hyperlite.

[2007 Outback V]

I checked out the Roam. Not what I am looking for. I tried my current board without fins once, lets just say it wasn't pretty. Appreciate your help.

[brain_rinse]

OK, so first thing would be to read up on continuous vs. 3 stage and see which you think you'd prefer. http://www.evogear.com/how-to-choose...ize-chart.aspx
To over-simplify: Continous is faster, smoother, edgier, and more predictable. The 3 stage sacrifices some in all of those aspects for more straight up pop.

I like boards with removable fins. For example, I replaced my board's 1" fins with .8"s so it was looser when flat. Center fins (if it has any) should be removed for anyone other than beginners.

I'd be willing to bet that as a snowboarder you'd really like a flex board (see Slingshot or Company products to start.) The risk without demoing though is that you may not...

If you stay with a conventional board, CWB, Hyperlite, Ronix, Obrien, Liquid Force, (and others) all have great boards in their lineup.

[2007 Outback V]

OK, so I would like a continuous rocker to something like a subtle 3-stage. I love pop but too much is over kill and hard to control. A fast, smooth predictable board that bits when you turn are the exact traits I am looking for.

What is a flex board????

[Hillbilly]

The new CWB Vibe has a bit of flex to it. It is flat on bottom like a roam, But it has 4 long fins you can adjust front to back to make it track tighter/looser. I'm playing around on it right now trying to see if I like it better than my Marius.

I ride 08 Answer's and I love them. They have good support but not restricting so you can poke out grabs.

The Vibe is pretty light also....Which I like, But I love my Marius so it may be a hard choice in the next month or so.