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I am 5'9" and weigh 200 lbs. I am interested in a Liquid Force Trip but am torn between sizes. I am I quess an intermediate rider I can spin and have landed a few backrolls. Based on the board reviews I sort of fall in the middle of the board sizes. Should I go with a 138 or a 143?
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** Be Not Afraid ** -
Difficult to answer when no one has seen you ride. As you mention,
you're a tweener. Probably either ok, and depends upon your preference.
Some things to consider:
At what speed do you board? What type of boat do you typically
use? Do you load it up for a big wake, or do you use a more moderate sized wake? If you ride slower, or on small wakes, the bigger board
may be less tiring, and may help with you air time. However, it also
may be harder to get around on your tricks?
What length board were you on when you made your back rolls?
Can't argue with success.
What get's tired and/or aches? Arms, back, knees? Bigger board probably easier on arms and back. At 5'9" bigger board may be harder on knees.
I have a brother who is about your height and weight. He elected to
go with a 138. Not evidentiary, just antedotal. He likes to ride faster,
and is strong as an ox. He also has fairly short legs, and just felt more
comfortable in his stance on the shorter board.
Good luck.
BKH2001 Super Air -
Thanks for the help, I was leaning toward the 138, that's what size board I landed the back roll on. I ussually ride at about 21-22mph. I ride behind a 99 Pro Air fill the factory ballast, sacs on each side of the engine box, one in the bow, and somtimes (depending upon passengers) a sac where the rear seat goes.** Be Not Afraid **Comment
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Your weight falls in both specs of what the manufacture recommends... I would say go with the 138 since you are more comfortable on that board size, as BKH said.. plus it will be a little easier to control in the air with your spins, ect..
Have fun riding it once you get it!
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