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surfncap
Since 06 Mar 2007
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 Fri Sep 30, 11 6:22 am Big guy board advice |
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Im 226lbs. So friend whoose kite skills and years vastly surpass me is thinking a
Ocean Rodeo mutant mako King 165 would would be$ for me. But im unemployed tight budget & the cheapest we found even used is 650$.
So please suggest alternatives we might be able to find used or cheaper. |
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mystery curd
Since 14 Jun 2010
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| Fri Sep 30, 11 10:32 am |
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Get a surfboard and cut your teeth on nat. There are plenty of those out there for cheap, or go to the local shop and get a used or consigned board for much cheaper. Depends on the "budget" your referring to but 650 is some serious cheese. My first board, which is still nice wasn't even 2 bills.
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
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Johnb
Since 02 Aug 2010
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| Fri Sep 30, 11 3:02 pm |
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
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| Fri Sep 30, 11 3:18 pm Re: Big guy board advice |
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| surfncap wrote: | Im 226lbs. So friend whoose kite skills and years vastly surpass me is thinking a
Ocean Rodeo mutant mako King 165 would would be$ for me. But im unemployed tight budget & the cheapest we found even used is 650$.
So please suggest alternatives we might be able to find used or cheaper. |
Oldie but a goodie. Ono Hammersurf 158 I think. It actually might even be bigger. They also made the more common 148 Ono. They stopped making the stuff in like '05. I think gorge preformance has one. You should be able to get it on the cheap. Good wave riding board as it has tons of rocker. |
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JollyGreen
Since 08 Aug 2011
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| Fri Sep 30, 11 9:17 pm |
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I'm 6'6" 225lbs, I started on a 2006 cabrinha prodigy 158x41cm (~$150) 4 months ago, I used it for a couple months and then moved to a 2007 Underground 148x46cm (~$300). I don't know if it was gaining skill or the board, but once I switched to the Underground I started going upwind like a banshee!  I really like the artwork on the Undergrounds, you might check them out if you can find one.
For beginning, you probably can't go wrong with either board. |
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OG
Since 07 Jun 2011
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| Fri Sep 30, 11 11:03 pm |
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| There's an liquid force proof 151 in the classifieds for cheap. It's an alright board, price is right, I think you'd be ok on it. Season is mostly cashed, if you aren't going on a kite trip you might just sit and wait see what pops up. |
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