Wood Vs. Composite

11RANDOMNESS · Posted: Sep 17, 2012 12:54 pm Post subject:

tad, Ohhhh allright

senza wake · Backside 180 Joined: 07 Jun 2011 Posts: 600 City: SLC

tad, i'd like to know in what other action sports you think its necessary to make a decision based solely on life expectancy of a product. i dont know if in any others this is a big deal. in snowboarding, i feel lucky, a solid street/park board is probably going to be the most solid and durable board on the market, strange enough it also happens to be one of the cheapest in many cases. a new Ride Kink which is one of my favorite boards i've ever ridden, msrps for like 350. while a silly Burton Custom retails for near 500. thats enough of snow tho, i just wanted to know if you think other sports have the same problem, im not sure they do...

jdarr · Posted: Sep 18, 2012 7:02 am Post subject:

the other luke · Pop Shuvit Joined: 13 Sep 2011 Posts: 140 City: Cincinnati

tad, I've always felt like that's a really strange thing for someone to do. If someone loves this sport enough, then then they should commit to it spend the extra cash if they like something else better. For instance i'm the tightest person with money that i know, and i would easily choose wood over composite any day, even if that meant having to spend an extra three hundred bucks, because that's what i prefer.
i dont mean to sound like an ass if thats how im coming across, but i think in the long haul, its worth it

deepcove · Posted: Oct 04, 2012 5:58 pm Post subject:

I have yet to ride a composite board that feels as good as a wood concave under my feet. And if that means a board or 2 every season then I guess I will have quite the wall of memories for years to come.

the other luke · Pop Shuvit Joined: 13 Sep 2011 Posts: 140 City: Cincinnati

deepcove, wallpaper you house with boards hahaha

Ben Caruso · Posted: Oct 07, 2012 10:52 am Post subject:

Composite? What means this??

GOLD!en · Backside 180 Joined: 05 Feb 2007 Posts: 505 City: Edwards

It all depends on what you do with your boards... any "decent" snowboard will begin to wear or break down after some real use in the park, out in the streets or in the trees. I have seen the same thing happen to composite wakeskates after a bit. Winching cement ledges or in spots with rocks everywhere will (most likely) wear down a board faster than riding cable or ski, no matter the material. Wood wakeskates will last only as long as you allow them. Take care of your shizzle and it will take care of you Birthday

bondmaxbondrock · Pop Shuvit Joined: 29 May 2013 Posts: 141

I mean how bad is the life expectancy on wood boards (say for example, the byerly heritage) for someone who strictly rides behind a ski? I'm new to wakeskating, and trying to decide on either the Heritage or the Revival...

burn · Posted: Jun 03, 2013 7:52 am Post subject:

i think composite for durability, wood for the feel of the tricks. imo.

Gnarly Dancer 42 · 360 flip Joined: 21 May 2007 Posts: 5121 City: kalamazoo

bondmaxbondrock, it's not that bad at all

my brother has had his remote board (one from the first line of boards) for about 3 years and it's just now starting to crack in the middle

i guess those boards weren't as strong as the new ones are either

bondmaxbondrock · Pop Shuvit Joined: 29 May 2013 Posts: 141

Okay, thanks! I think I'm gonna go with wood.

TTUFAN24 · Posted: Jun 03, 2013 2:45 pm Post subject:

"wood and water don't mix" - 2004

electricsnow · cassette Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 10752 City: Jefferton

Wood board tech has changed a lot since 2004.

burn · Posted: Jun 04, 2013 8:10 am Post subject:

tis true.

POPTART · 360 flip Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 7621

I have wood boards, and I have a Mutiny.

I buy a wood board each year, but they never last a full season.

I've rode my remote 5 times this year and the heelside plys are cracking, I doubt it will make it thru the year. I gave the WM to the wife to ride bc it wouldn't last half that. IDK why I crack them all the time but I do.

I really like my Mutiny Cougar. Its never going to die, and I bought it used.

burn · Posted: Jun 04, 2013 10:05 am Post subject:

POPTART, i bougtht a remote and with in two weeks it has started to crack on the heel side. trying to either get it fixed, or just try myself.

POPTART · 360 flip Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 7621

burn, Screw it with some small wood screws. Then put some resin on the outside , or wax to keep the water out.

burn · Posted: Jun 04, 2013 10:09 am Post subject:

if talking with remote doesnt pan out then i will try that.

POPTART · 360 flip Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 7621

burn, idk what you want them to do about it...(not trying to be a dck but , they might not warranty, its not a wakeboard from LF) Rolling Eyes

turn up that DIY knob, go trash it at some winch spot and send the footy to WSM Twisted Evil