new to me boat

[URDADDY]

Just wanted to see what yall think of this for wakeboarding and skiing? Also my 15 year old is really interested in getting into wakeboarding. What does he need to look for in a board? He is 6'2" about 210 and pretty lean. Also he wears a size 15 shoe so need some advice on bindings as well.
Thanks

 

[Hansolo99]

Re: new to me boat

Nice boat. I had a nautique once Those where the days!! This will help you out with what size board etc:

http://www.evogear.com/how-to-choose-a-wakeboard-and-wakeboard-size-chart.aspx

http://www.evogear.com/how-to-choose-a-wakeboard-boot-and-bindings-size-guide.aspx

 

[URDADDY]

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thanks, and I have viewed the charts and all but try going to the local shop and finding the board plus boots????? Want to make sure his feet will fit before we spend a bunch of money on something that wont fit.

 

[ThreeMileBayWaker]

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Nice boat, but I think he's going to have an issue trying to find bindings. I wear a size 12-13 shoe, and my closed toe bindings are 13-14 or 2XL. I honestly haven't seen anything bigger.

 

[Hansolo99]

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For a foot that big he may need a sandle type??

 

[brick75]

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Biggest boot I think I've seen is a size 14. You may need to go with that, just be sure it's open toe. Another thing that would help a lot since the boot may be a little small is the hinge technology on this CWB Vapor boot. The rear part rocks back to allow for easier entry and exit.

http://www.evogear.com/outlet/wakeboard-bindings/cwb-vapor-boots-2009.aspx

Oh, and the boat looks like it's in decent shape. You'd just want to be sure that the mechanics are up to par. The one thing I don't like about those older ski boats is the closed bow. Seems like such a waste of space.

 

[URDADDY]

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I also would have preferred an open bow. But the boat came along at the right price and will hold its value pretty well so I went for it. New boat in maybe 6 years or so, lol.

Main concern is getting these boys of mine on the water, I grew up on a lake and ski'ed daily. Was great and I want them to have at least learned to ski and boat.

As far as the boat we will see this saturday I hope. (weather looks good so far) Hopefully no huge suprises.

 

[brick75]

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Congrats, I'm sure you'll be happy with it. I hear what you're saying. I've always had a fasicination with boating, but never got the chance to really get into it until I was older and could buy one of my own. I'm am now exposing my kids to it as they grow, and hope they come to enjoy it as much as I do.