Liquid Force WLF 140 or 145

mschulz · Since 29 May 2007 530 Posts Reno, NV Addicted

Anybody out there ride a Liquid Force WLF for their light wind board. There are some screaming deals out there.

NateDogg · Wed Mar 17, 10 2:37 pm

WLF is the shizzz. Not only was it my favorite board to teach on back in the day at REAL, but both sizes make for ridiculous lightwind or big guy wakestyle boards. With boots you can really use the width to your advantage.

Boots or no boots it's a crazy efficient shape.

jbruxer · Since 24 Jul 2005 398 Posts Beaverton, OR Obsessed

Moto has a 145 (I think). That board is awesome!....rides just like a freestyle board given the size. He was trying to sell it once, so you might want to hit him up.

I never thought about putting boots on it, but now that you mention it..... Very Happy

genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 2165 Posts East Po KGB

Depends on how much you weigh and how light you wanna go. Probably if you're under 160lbs the 140cm might work fine. Or if you wanna be able to ride it not only in light conditions than 140 may be better. Otherwise 145 is still real fun even though it's bigger. Either board will be sweet though, just pick for your application and weight.

Moto · Since 03 Sep 2006 2698 Posts Still a gojo pimp! Moto Mouth

Check out the following thread it goes over the differences between 140 and 145:

http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-8573.html&highlight=145

I went with the 145 and really loved it. Has a really, really good freestyle feel to it. Very soft landings.

I haven't tried the 140 - but I'm 185 pounds and really glad I went with the 145.

Campbell · Since 07 Sep 2008 409 Posts Camas, WA Obsessed

Not to get into a brand war, but how does this board compare to the SS Misfit? I've got the larger one for my light wind board but have heard great things about the WLF's too. Anybody rode both?

Pepi · Wed Mar 17, 10 9:29 pm

Campbell · Since 07 Sep 2008 409 Posts Camas, WA Obsessed

That's awesome Pepi, thanks for the info! Just had surgery yesterday but 29 days from now when I'm cleared for kiting I'll absolutely take you up on the demo!!! Twisted Evil

Out of curiosity, and please don't answer if you're not comfortable, but what's your favorite light wind board and why? I'm 6'4 210lbs and my "Go-to" board is the '09 Lunacy 135 which literally transformed my abilities last year from a beginner to intermediate almost overnight, but I'm looking for a great lightwind board now as well.

Thanks again Pepi!!!

Pepi · Thu Mar 18, 10 7:36 am

bruce · Since 15 Mar 2010 5 Posts Beaverton Kook

Vancougar, I'm the same size as you and I rode the WLF 145 all last year as my only board. Goes pretty well in light wind, but not a super-light wind board for guys our size. I think surfboard is the call for that like Pepi said. Surprised you loved the Lunacy 135. I rode the Thorn 137 the year before and it felt a little small. Had to be pretty lit all the time on it I thought. The WLF is a lot more comfortable and had more range for me for cruising around. Be nice to have something a little smaller and narrower for 7m days though. I was looking at the Misfit 142 myself. Might have to demo one this year.

Campbell · Since 07 Sep 2008 409 Posts Camas, WA Obsessed

Thanks Bruce, that's good info. I love the Lunacy because it's got a lot of width and frankly rides a lot larger than it is in my opinion while giving a ton of pop and explosiveness. Y

ou make a good point that you have to be pretty powered to ride it though. It's my go to Board for my 7,9 and 11meter kits but I ride a LF Sixer surfboard in really light conditions. The WLF sounds like it might be the ticket for in between.