Newbie Q's

East Coaster · Faceplant Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 27 City: Nashville

Hey guys I am new to the forum and was looking for a lil advice. I have been wakeboarding for 4 years, I really love the idea of skating though. I am 6'2 180 and ride fin less on my WB. I recently read a thread where someone bashed HL phricton boards. So I was wondering is this board any good.http://cgi.ebay.com/2005-Hyperlite-Phriction-Wakeskate-113cm-NEW_W0QQitemZ260044168864QQihZ016QQcategoryZ23807QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem.

Let me know if u guys think this is a deal, or should i go another route.

P.S. the forum PWNS!!!!!!11111111

THX
EC

nick · Posted: Oct 23, 2006 2:52 pm Post subject:

I wouldn't go for the hyperlite.

...andoutcomethewolves · Posted: Oct 23, 2006 3:18 pm Post subject:

Buy whatever you can find/afford. The key is to have fun.

East Coaster · Faceplant Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 27 City: Nashville

What are the disadvantages of HL?, I definitly want grip top, but as far as concaves and other options I am a bit clueless. I want something for surface tricks and flips, I will only go w2w if I learn to go big. So any input would be helpful, once again Im kinda big 6'2 180 shoe size 12. So throw me some ideas and flame away.

EC

NotSoBueno · Backside 180 Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 1806 City: SoCal

http://www.oakwakeskates.com/2007_wakeskates/80s_pool_deck.html

Laughing

East Coaster · Faceplant Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 27 City: Nashville

Thats a true lol, i'd hate to ride that thing backwards. Anyone ever ridden a phriction, if so any input would be helpful.

senorbueno · Backside 180 Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Posts: 1593

East Coaster, haven't ridden one, but from what I have heard... it is definitely not hyperlite's best product. Look into an Oak, Sattelyte, Liquid Force, or Gator Boards if you are looking for a wood concave. Composite concave look at Integrity, Omen, Gator, Distortion, and the upper-end hype skates.

Slyder · Posted: Oct 23, 2006 3:54 pm Post subject:

East Coaster, I'm about the same size as you, a little bigger foot though. If it's within your price range definately check out the Oak wakeskate lineup. They make a solid wooden skate that rides perfectly for me.

A lot of this depends on personal preferences though. If you like wood or composite, how often do you think you'll be hitting rails, what type of ride you are looking for. All of that goes into making a decision that is right for you and your personal style.

If you have any questions feel free to post them or p.m. me but I'd suggest testing different boards if possible to see what you like.

East Coaster · Faceplant Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 27 City: Nashville

We dont have any rails to hit in the ville. I have ridden skateboards for a while so wood may be good, but do they always delaminate? Mostly be doing surface tricks, an minimal w2w, so what u guys think, I want something with a good feeling on the foot, but also lasts for at least one season. I live in Tn, an have never heard of anyone demoing boards, in fact I only know 2 places that carry em. But I wanna get one will its cold and hopefully get a lil discount.

Wood or Composite Smash

EC

brianl289 · Frontside 180 Joined: 07 Aug 2006 Posts: 310 City: houston

my first board is an oak artifical heart. although im not nearly as big as you (125lb) i love the board. everything about it. i went and got some fiberglass resin and added a nice layer on the bottom for some protection if i ever hit rails and its good incase it wants to hit something hard or if i drop it. i love my oak Birthday

kyle13 · Posted: Oct 23, 2006 5:33 pm Post subject:

It's going to end up personal preference, from what I've heard phriction aren't a great choice but like someone said, whatever will get you on a wakeskate. Just don't go out and buy a piece of crap because after a few weeks your going to want to upgrade. Best thing to do find someone that lives near you and try their board if you can't finda place that demo's boards. You'll get a feel for what you like and maybe find a pull. I would suggest an integrity or oak but I'm also in the market as well.

xXxcaliwakeskaterxXx · Backside 180 Joined: 18 Oct 2006 Posts: 533

Im about your size, im 6'0" and 160 lbs. My shoe is size 12 1/2. I have a 2005 byerly 107 and it works great. I use my old skate shoes when im wakeskating. i have a neighbor who came with me once and he's tiny, about 5'0" and i'd say around 95 or 100 lbs., and he got up on it first try.

spadedout41 · Frontside 180 Joined: 21 Jul 2005 Posts: 441

hey bro not trying to take your original post but I have an 06 Oak GEGE 42" that is deff for a bigger guy ... ask brianl289, i sold him his oak and its in better condition then the one I sold him .... 150 shipped just PM Me ...again im not trying to force anything just though it was a perfect offer for a bigger kid looking for a GREAT first board at a nice price !!!

East Coaster · Faceplant Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 27 City: Nashville

spadedout41, do u have any pics?

East Coaster · Faceplant Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 27 City: Nashville

Omen, Integ Smash

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Is there much difference in feel, like if concave an tail are similar, is one company any better with ride, quality made, or price?

masi · Posted: Oct 23, 2006 6:24 pm Post subject:

East Coaster, i rode one. really heavy, not that much fun. Ok pop i guess, i would give it a 2. I would go for an impulse 43 wide maybe???? or the 41 TnT

spadedout41 · Frontside 180 Joined: 21 Jul 2005 Posts: 441

get em tonite ... ill send them your way tommorow after class ... email adress????

TTUFAN24 · Posted: Oct 23, 2006 7:53 pm Post subject:

East Coaster, i love my oak. dave runs this site and boardstop.com

if you use the forum, which you do dave will hook you up. just PM him. anyway, great board under $200 shipped!

NotSoBueno · Backside 180 Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 1806 City: SoCal

get the Oak Gege.

Maria · _________________ 01/20/2009. Niko-chan!

No, not the impulse, they break!