What wakeboard to buy 11 yr old girl.

[bohica]

Need to pick up a wakeboard for my 11 yr. old daughter. She'll be a newbie at it, but is very athletic and picks up things fast. What should I buy her and what size?

[summerlove]

Originally posted by bohica
Need to pick up a wakeboard for my 11 yr. old daughter. She'll be a newbie at it, but is very athletic and picks up things fast. What should I buy her and what size?
I have twin girls and when I bought their board they were 11 as well. They get up quick and most likely a mid range board should be ok. Pass on sports authority/big 5 and the like and go to a water sports store. Bring her n and get her fitted for the board, bindings, etc. We got a CWB that is not a beginner board but one that will last for a few years. The bindings are expensive as you need to change when the feet get too big.
You'll also need a wakboard tow rope - the ski ropes have too much stretch in them, and the wb ropes are tight, and expensive.
It's cool to watch them improve - mine are now catching air and have also moved on to a wake skate (a wake board with no bindings). Good luck, it'll set you back about 3 bills for the board, bindings and tow line.

[Powerquestboy]

Originally posted by summerlove
I have twin girls and when I bought their board they were 11 as well. They get up quick and most likely a mid range board should be ok. Pass on sports authority/big 5 and the like and go to a water sports store. Bring her n and get her fitted for the board, bindings, etc. We got a CWB that is not a beginner board but one that will last for a few years. The bindings are expensive as you need to change when the feet get too big.
You'll also need a wakboard tow rope - the ski ropes have too much stretch in them, and the wb ropes are tight, and expensive.
It's cool to watch them improve - mine are now catching air and have also moved on to a wake skate (a wake board with no bindings). Good luck, it'll set you back about 3 bills for the board, bindings and tow line.
Thats good advise! Get them something they can grow into. A good non strech rope helps a ton, its expensive to get into at first but if you buy good stuff you will have it forever. Dont be scared to get them a decent size board that they can grow into. You might have to get small bindings and change those when they get older. Try ebay.

[chub]

bohica, are you going this weekend or what? I know you don't be a cheap a## on this and get the good stuff for once. Will you be sportin the new ride for my birthday shindig the 14th? Can't wait for a ride.

[simple]

Two important facts you need to know:
1/ Length of board
2/ Weight of board
Connelly (CWB) makes a perfect size wakeboard for kids. it is 123 CM long & very light. The good thing about it is it has great boots that are EZ on & off. We bought for our kids (9 & 12) & it works great. We paid $165 on sale.

[bohica]

Any particular makes and models I should be looking for?

[summerlove]

Originally posted by bohica
Any particular makes and models I should be looking for?
try CWB. they are of a higher quality than the chain store variety. Like I said before, take her to the store with you and have the professionals help you select the boards that is right for her...

[lucky]

any one she wants

[bohica]

Any good referrals to a good ski/wakeboard shop around the Diamond Bar/North Orange County area?

[summerlove]

Originally posted by bohica
Any good referrals to a good ski/wakeboard shop around the Diamond Bar/North Orange County area?
water ski world in santa ana (714) 667-0331
Water Ski World (http://www.waterskiworld.org/index.html)