I know I've already made a similar post but seriously Mother Nature, get over the snow and start bringing some heat. I think I can speak for everyone when i say that I am completely sick of snow and 30 degree weather. If we don't get some heat, the lakes are going to be miserably cold that first weekend. I mean, I'll be happy to have to suffer for a couple seconds in cold water but I wouldn't mind it being decently warm either.
Just to keep everyone updated, there is approximately 12 days until my summer officially starts. On one hand that means going to work construction again and doing that thing for a while. But on the other hand, it means no homework, no notes, and no studying. Just work and free time. I am not exactly happy but I can handle putting in an 8 or 9 hour day if it means I get to go do what I want when the day is over. I don't have to go home and research which rock would fit better on the fireplace we are putting in the next day. And on Friday, it means get off work, load up the vehicles with groceries and our tents and hit the road.
But back to the problem at hand, it's going to be real tough to get a tan to get ready for lake season when I have to wear a coat and beanie to class everyday. It would be nice if we could get a month straight of nice shorts and t-shirt weather so I can get a nice little base tan started to prevent turning into a big tomato opening weekend. Well I'll quit crying and get back to work. I have to try and keep my head on this school business for just a few more days so in the mean time Mother Nature, a little sunshine would be greatly appreciated!
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Need a new board?
I just bought a new board and bindings last summer but just like everything else, I always want the newer and better models that come out. Browsing through this years magazine and checking out the web, I've seen some pretty killer new boards out there. The new 2008 Hyperlite Imperial 140 looks like it would suit me just fine if I had an $300 or so dollars lying around somewhere. If anyone ever tells you that wakeboarding is a cheap sport, they're crazy, at very best you are going to have to pay for gas at least which is only getting more and more expensive.
For anyone out there looking for a new board, make sure you look at a board buyer's guide before you just jump in and spend a lot of money on a board that doesn't fit you or your riding style. If you get a board too small, it might sink a little on turns, making it harder to edge hard into the wake. On the other hand, if you get one too big, the thing will be stable and much easier to ride but you may not be able to do as much with one that fits you well. Here's a nifty little tool I came across on the Internet that lets you pick your size, your riding style, and how much you are thinking about spending and it will give you your best fit board.
In the mean time, go find yourselves some rich friends with a nice boat and a few nice boards that they'll let you borrow off them for a day and go have some fun. If all else fails, there is always eBay. You can find some screaming deals on there if you know what you're looking for but make sure you look at a board buyer's guide first to make sure you are getting a good board for you. So get out there and make some bids and get on the water as soon as possible. Don't forget bindings! They're kind of important too, in my opinion anyways. . . .
For anyone out there looking for a new board, make sure you look at a board buyer's guide before you just jump in and spend a lot of money on a board that doesn't fit you or your riding style. If you get a board too small, it might sink a little on turns, making it harder to edge hard into the wake. On the other hand, if you get one too big, the thing will be stable and much easier to ride but you may not be able to do as much with one that fits you well. Here's a nifty little tool I came across on the Internet that lets you pick your size, your riding style, and how much you are thinking about spending and it will give you your best fit board.
In the mean time, go find yourselves some rich friends with a nice boat and a few nice boards that they'll let you borrow off them for a day and go have some fun. If all else fails, there is always eBay. You can find some screaming deals on there if you know what you're looking for but make sure you look at a board buyer's guide first to make sure you are getting a good board for you. So get out there and make some bids and get on the water as soon as possible. Don't forget bindings! They're kind of important too, in my opinion anyways. . . .
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