Opinions on Obrien boards

[ajholt7]

I have found an Obrien for $150. Is this a good deal? I have not surfed before but, want to try it out this summer.

[3mk]

of course 150 is a deal but how big is the board and is the person surffing big or small.this realy does make a diff in your purchase

[ajholt7]

of course 150 is a deal but how big is the board and is the person surffing big or small.this realy does make a diff in your purchase

I am waiting on the specs from the seller. I way about 185.

[ajholt7]

Board is 5'4" and comes with a free rope.

[Surfdad]

I don't think Obrien makes a 5'4" anything. The Alias comes in two lengths: 4'6" (which is 54") and a 5'0". The 4'6" would be a little tough to learn on at 185 pounds. Also, you can get that board from the factory, brand new, for $144 so I'm not sure that $150 is a great deal for a used board with a used rope.

http://store.obrien.com/products/pro...06.46410.0.0.0

[KonaKing]

We purchased an Alias 54" when we first started a few yrs back. Took it back the next day and got a HyperLite Landlock. Much better to learn on. Then went to a Broadcast. So there is a learning curve, and in my IMO start on something easy. After riding the Broadcast I started making my own.