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  1. #1
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    Default Help me get a new board

    I currently have a 2011 hyperlite broadcast 4'9". I want to upgrade and get a hybrid board. What technology do the new boards have that mine is missing? What advantages will the newer boards have? I weight 150 and my other friend who uses the board primarily weighs about 185. Looking for help and dont have a tight budget but dont want to waste my money, looking for a value option. I have read reviews on wakemakers etc but every board has a similar all positive review, not one bad comment written on any of them. Doesn't really help me decide or learn. Help???
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  2. #2
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    Check this out for peer style reviews
    http://southernsurfest.com/2017-wakesurf-board-reviews/

    Top 10 boards:
    '06 Outback - Gone but not forgotten
    '13 Mojo

  3. #3
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    I would probably counsel against a hybrid board. If you like skim, stick with skim. If you like surf, stick with surf. I know this might mean you eventually need two boards but with a hybrid you never get the best of both and rarely get the best of either.
    My Mom said I'm not allowed to get wet!
    2008 LSV (sold)
    2000 Outback LS (sold)
    LLTR!!!!!!!!



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    I really don’t know what I want, so I thought going hybrid was smart since it was in the middle.


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    I think that's how my grandpa ended up with 2 El Caminos


    Our local pro shop will let you put a deposit down and demo several boards, under the premise that you are buying one and the deposit goes toward the purchase. I agree with Kane, pick a skim or a surf style and go from there. You likely aren't sure which style you like so a demo would be optimal.

    Do you have a local shop? If so, do you know what brands they carry?


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    2016 Moomba Mojo
    2006 Supra 24SSV - Traded

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    Ha ha. My grandpa had el caminos too. Stepdad had a Ranchero too. Always thought they were the dumbest vehicles but they sold a ton of them.

    Addendum: OH NO! Not again!

    https://pickuptrucks2018.com/2018-chevrolet-el-camino/
    My Mom said I'm not allowed to get wet!
    2008 LSV (sold)
    2000 Outback LS (sold)
    LLTR!!!!!!!!



  7. #7
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    Email this guy [email protected]

    I’ve heard he makes so Okay boards.
    '06 Outback - Gone but not forgotten
    '13 Mojo

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    You probably know that guy better than anyone.
    My Mom said I'm not allowed to get wet!
    2008 LSV (sold)
    2000 Outback LS (sold)
    LLTR!!!!!!!!



  9. #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by muehlcj View Post
    Email this guy [email protected]

    I’ve heard he makes so Okay boards.
    Ok I’ll bite, is that you?

    Also I live in Atlanta by allatoona lake so I might see if I can find a demo shop around here.


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