Wakesurf Boards - IS Red Rocket or LF Fish 5'6"

[scottie777]

Hey all -

Looks like the season is finally getting here in the northeast. Going to get into surfing this summer. Want an all-around board that I can use (6'0", 205 lbs), and my kids can have fun with too. Everyone is beginner. We have an O'Brien Wakesurfer my son has used, but I cannot drop the handle. 2007 SV211 TE. No extra ballast yet. Research has me down the the Fish or the Red Rocket. Big difference in price. Opinions ?

thanks

Scott

[nyryan2001]

Scott - my 2 cents:

dont waste your money on a beginner board.... its not like wakeboarding where you are in the intermediate stage for months and you increase skill slowly.

You can go from benginner to intermediate in about 20-30mins of surfing.

Start off with a quality high end board that will cover everything from beginner to advanced....(unless funds dont permit and you need to get out on the water, then yes go buy the $150-$200 cheapie).... and you'll save money and have a better expereince in the long run.

You outgrow cheapie boards in like a day and they are slow, less fun. I wished somebody had told and showed me this ^^^ 8yrs ago when I started surfing.... I count 5 boards I bought I shouldnt have??

Consider the 2014 Inland Surfer Flyboy $700 range...advanced board... but stable enough for beginners. Its the same board both my boys ride, my wife and I ride (205lbs). Its fast, stable...I'd charaterize it as 80% surf 20% skim style. It'll be a baord you keep for 5-10yrs and certainly will use.

Here is my youngest on it, 68lbs. Good luck.

[s_kelley2000]

I agree with Ryan that it makes sense to buy a board that you will quickly grow into instead of a basic one you will quickly out grow. But you mentioned that you are just using stock ballast at this time. Since you already have a board that works (at least for your son) you might be better off spending some money on additional ballast and a pump first. I bet if you got a 400 or 750 bag in that back corner that it would help give that wave a lot more push and you might be able to drop the handle. On the other hand if your sons board is too small for your weight then a bigger board is probably needed either way.

Do you boat out on Cotichuit? How is it? I have driven by it countless times but never been on it.

[scottie777]

Thanks for the info - both of you. I'm thinking I need a bigger board no matter what, but will look more into the Fly Boy board. Sounds interesting.

We do use our boat in Lake Cochituate. You can only tow on the South Pond portion of the lake, and unless you live on the South Lake, you cannot get a boat with a tower throughout he keyhole tunnel. No towing on Middle or North ponds. I'm lucky as I live on the South Pond. All in all, its not very big, but good enough to have some fun.
thanks
Scott