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Le Jalapeno Guest
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Posted: Dec 17, 2007 3:41 pm Post subject: i need help making a decision |
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| I can't try out other boards because nobody else up here rides, so i need opinions. lots of them. |
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wakemitch Frontside Bigspin

Joined: 02 Jun 2004 Posts: 5946 City: Yay Area
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Posted: Dec 17, 2007 3:42 pm Post subject: |
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| i say bilevel just so you can finally try one out. even though ive found out a bilevel isnt for me(out of 3). but i havent given up because i really want to try the 40.5 sst |
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dylbag Pop Shuvit


Joined: 29 May 2007 Posts: 186 City: CaPe ToWn!!
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Posted: Dec 17, 2007 3:43 pm Post subject: |
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bro... screw bi levels... heavy as helll... and u have too wait for the pop...
more control on a concave....
wat bi-level u talkin about? casette? or sst? |
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dylbag Pop Shuvit


Joined: 29 May 2007 Posts: 186 City: CaPe ToWn!!
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Posted: Dec 17, 2007 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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i tried the sst i must say it is worth a the experience... but they just soo damn heavy...
3 shuvs... are somethin u really need to put effort into |
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bromfutter Backside 180


Joined: 02 Jun 2007 Posts: 1973 City: Casselberry
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Posted: Dec 17, 2007 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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| dont let it be about the graphic just get the new 08 integs. |
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Le Jalapeno Guest
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Posted: Dec 17, 2007 4:11 pm Post subject: |
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| dylbag, i was thinking a devotid bi level, and the custom concave is going to be a NEW. |
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samgoskate Backside 180


Joined: 09 Dec 2006 Posts: 888 City: Winter Haven
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Posted: Dec 17, 2007 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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Definately not the SST, things wwwaaayyy to heavy. _________________
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Frye Guest
Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 3337
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Posted: Dec 17, 2007 5:17 pm Post subject: |
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| dylbag wrote: | | more control on a concave.... |
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I would say wait for the Devotid if you can. I am guessing you have already ridden a concave in your life before, and a bi-level is something completely different that I hope everyone who wakeskates can try at least once in their life. I have noticed bi's mean a lot more to people who have a skate oriented background. Although both (bi and concave) are ridable, I can't promise you that you will like the bi better, but they are amazing boards (depending upon what kind you get, people can really mess it up). Weight is something you don't really notice in anyways except added control in the air; the board will do the same thing every time, unless you do something different. You always have the chance of it breaking though, the 08 Devotid is one of the strongest out there in my honest opinion. _________________ 407-212-7425 |
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electricsnow cassette

Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 10756 City: Jefferton
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Posted: Dec 17, 2007 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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"You have to wait for the pop" [on a bi level]
malarkey. On a bi-level, the board leaves the water faster than a normal concave or flat deck because of the flex. I'm one of those people who loves a bi-level, but it's a personal thing...right now I just don't want to ride anything else.
Summertime, where are you??
"Get ready to break-the-ice!!!"
Summertime can break the ice inside of me.... _________________ *The opinions expressed are on my behalf and not those of wakeskating.com* |
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bob. America

Joined: 29 May 2007 Posts: 4282 City: Lake Pickett, Orlando/The Keys
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Posted: Dec 17, 2007 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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yea i would efinately say try a bi level, they're great, feels more skate like, i love it  _________________ Team Dream Sleds
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Le Jalapeno Guest
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Posted: Dec 17, 2007 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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| electricsnow wrote: | | malarkey |
I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT SAID THAT!!!!  |
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awatts The Liquid Playground

Joined: 28 Jun 2006 Posts: 445 City: San Mateo
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Posted: Dec 17, 2007 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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BI-The first set, make that the first 10 seconds when I popped a huge inside out ollie I was hooked. I will never ride a "normal" deck again. _________________ Love Life
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JB_CANSKATE Backside 180

Joined: 06 Jul 2004 Posts: 1622 City: Markham, Ontario
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Posted: Dec 17, 2007 8:41 pm Post subject: |
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awatts, you ride a cassette Bi?
Someone need to post more pictures of the new Devotid Bi's. |
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awatts The Liquid Playground

Joined: 28 Jun 2006 Posts: 445 City: San Mateo
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Posted: Dec 17, 2007 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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Ya, I have an SST and a Zariel as well. So far I love the Cassette the most. The Zariel's rail is a tad sharp but after I file it down I think I will like it more and more. Nothing wrong with it at all. The concave feels real good to me. The SST rips as well. The variable edge, and asymetrical shape are very similiar to Cassette. The width of the SST is by far the largest and my shuvs are the most consistant on it. The only thing I dislike about the SST is being so close to the bottom deck. I like how the edges of the Cassette and Ronix are separated and off the bottom deck. All 3 are amazing and it just comes down to a durability and personal choice. I think Scott A and myself are trying to get a shootout bi-level test in the next month. I am just crazy busy with work trying to get ready for a huige boat show so my time is greatly limited. Good luck with your choice. _________________ Love Life
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JonnyBravo Backside 180

Joined: 03 Oct 2007 Posts: 756 City: Brisbane!!
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Posted: Dec 17, 2007 9:00 pm Post subject: |
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Le Jalapeno, 4 almighty words. Custom Graphic NEW Bi-level
PS bi level is counted as 1 word
But yeah it goes down to personal preference, ride EVERYTHING u can is what i say. Only thing holding u back is damn money. _________________
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Le Jalapeno Guest
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Posted: Dec 17, 2007 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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| JonnyBravo, are you sure they can put a custom graphic on a Bi Level? Even so i really dig the specs on the Devotid, and i think i saw somewhere on their site that they do custom graphics |
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JB_CANSKATE Backside 180

Joined: 06 Jul 2004 Posts: 1622 City: Markham, Ontario
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Posted: Dec 17, 2007 9:35 pm Post subject: |
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| scott a wrote: | You think we are doing an article, austin? Psshhh...I'm totally keeping your Cassette and Zariel!
Someone needs to post up some info on those Devotid decks. | someone Do it!! |
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nick Island Rat

Joined: 13 Nov 2003 Posts: 14553 City: Honokowai
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Posted: Dec 17, 2007 10:14 pm Post subject: |
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| Frye wrote: | | I have noticed bi's mean a lot more to people who have a skate oriented background... Weight is something you don't really notice in anyways except added control in the air; |
| electricsnow wrote: | | On a bi-level, the board leaves the water faster than a normal concave or flat deck because of the flex. |
Completely disagree with everything quoted.
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Le Jalapeno Guest
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Posted: Dec 17, 2007 10:16 pm Post subject: |
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| The Captain, elaborate so i can get a better understanding? |
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nick Island Rat

Joined: 13 Nov 2003 Posts: 14553 City: Honokowai
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Posted: Dec 17, 2007 10:19 pm Post subject: |
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| Frye wrote: | | I have noticed bi's mean a lot more to people who have a skate oriented background... Weight is something you don't really notice in anyways except added control in the air; |
| electricsnow wrote: | | On a bi-level, the board leaves the water faster than a normal concave or flat deck because of the flex. |
In my experience and observation, all of the above can be regarded as completely incorrect.
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