Any wakeboarders here?

[Virtuoso]

I'm in the market for a new board and I need help picking one out. It's a long shot but I'd love if anyone could help...

Stuck between 2 right now: the '08 Hyperlite Apex 142 and the '08 Hyperlite Premier 141.

As far as weight I'm 6'1 185 and skill level I'm a beginner just done perfecting edging and whatnot. I'd like a board with pretty good grip to the water and a good pop over the wake because I've noticed I feel unbalanced and "wobbly" at times, but I'm sure part of that is because I'm new.

Between these two, which do you guys recommend? If its a push, I'd have to say I like the looks of the Apex better.

Thanks for your suggestions.

 

[Virtuoso]

None eh?

 

[Lestat]

I wakeboard a few times a year but I just use my friend's gear. I feel wobly going over the wake sometimes too.

 

[Virtuoso]

If you go again try letting go of the handle with your back hand and hold it with your leading hand only. Strangely enough its helped me dramatically with "wobbliness." I guess holding the bar with two hands causes your hips to twist and lose balance

 

[Lestat]

If you go again try letting go of the handle with your back hand and hold it with your leading hand only. Strangely enough its helped me dramatically with "wobbliness." I guess holding the bar with two hands causes your hips to twist and lose balance

yeah that is exactly my problem. Always tring to keep my hips square. I feel so much more secure with two hands on the bar though!

 

[Virtuoso]

Yep thats exactly how I felt then I just said the hell with it and let go. Turns out your riding feels 100% more smooth because your hips are aligned with your board (and not twisted toward the boat/current)

I always release my back hand now and picture myself touching the water behind me. It'll subconsciously cause you to lean back as well creating more tension on the rope.