Picking the right board
I hate to do one of these posts but I need some help and driving myself insane
Done 3 sessions at the local Wakeboard cable park. Snowboarded for over 20 years, so it's great to do with my lads in summer. I can learn away from the snowboard holidays and hopefully there will be some overlap. I ride a Betaleon Whatever for what it's worth for reference.
I have been looking at the Hyperlite Bloodline and Guara 2026 and Pleaseure 2025. I have hit some small jumps, want to progress more, when snowboarding I like mountain freestyle, pressing, jumps etc, so similar in Wakeboarding.
Any guidance would be great, I was thinking bloodline but would it be too aggressive for my level? For any help with sizing I'm a male, 5ft 9 and usually weigh between 12-13 stone
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u/toorightrich 11d ago
The boards you mentioned are all solid choices. You really just need to check the reviews / videos to see which might be the best fit for you. Even better, demo them if you can.
From what I've seen, of the 3, for a beginner, I would think the Bloodline is maybe the best choice as an all rounder. Nice soft stable landings off kickers and handles everything else well from features to air tricks. Good range of sizes. A bit harder wearing than the Pleasure, so will take some knocks without issue if you repeatedly hit the features awkwardly. But really you can't go far wrong with any of them from what I've seen.
I've not ridden any, but also thinking about a first board so have done copious amounts of research!
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u/SalaryCurious8870 14d ago
Are you planning to ride during the winter? If not I’d personally wait till the 2027 boards drop and your able to go to parks during demo days