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S!c · Pop Shuvit Joined: 06 May 2006 Posts: 158 City: São Paulo

Hi guys!

I bought my 1st board yesterday!
I check everyones opinion alot! But i couldn´t find any Cassette or Kampus over the internet and i had to buy it fast to make sure that it arrives before May 15!

Well, since I´m just starting and this was a unique opportunite I think that it is ok!
Next time I will have more time and will look for the right board for me!
I also know already that foam sucks! LOL

Anyways guys, here is where you might help me out //

Is the Control43" to big for me? Will it make things hard for me?
[ i got it cause me and my brother will start to ride, so this way both can ride ]

70"
155 lbs

Thanks alot for your help!
and sorry for the bad english // Very Happy

Slapdown · Kickflip Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 4240 City: Austin

43 may be a little bit too big. maybe a 40-42.

I am about your size and i ride a K39.

S!c · Pop Shuvit Joined: 06 May 2006 Posts: 158 City: São Paulo

Hum! I see... But is that too BAD or just BAD? Sad

Slapdown · Kickflip Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 4240 City: Austin

It won't be horrible. Some smaller people like bigger boards. It's all personal preference really.

S!c · Pop Shuvit Joined: 06 May 2006 Posts: 158 City: São Paulo

Oh! Thats nice! Ok Slapdown..
Thanks Alot for your quick response! Very Happy

Slapdown · Kickflip Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 4240 City: Austin

S!c, Any time bro. Smile

seven11dmd · Posted: May 06, 2006 12:59 pm Post subject:

S!c, youll be fine on a 43. enjoy

Slyder · Posted: May 06, 2006 5:54 pm Post subject:

I love seeing stoke like that. Reading this made me want to go ride.

S!c · Pop Shuvit Joined: 06 May 2006 Posts: 158 City: São Paulo

seven11dmd, thanks alot for your help 2! I´m so excited! Can´t wait to my board arrive! Very Happy

What about some shoe? There is some pretty tip just to get started?

Slapdown · Kickflip Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 4240 City: Austin

Any old shoes that you don't need will work. Lots of people wear old skateboard shoes.

My advice is that at first you should get up with any old shoes and any old board, make sure you have fun with this, and then when you begin to progress, buy wakeskate specific shoes, and a better board... etc.

Slyder · Posted: May 06, 2006 7:02 pm Post subject:

You can really skate with any shoe to get started with, some might get a little bit heavy when they get filled with water though. If you have a skate shoe with a lot of mesh try that. If you're looking for a wakeskate specific shoe, try looking at the Reef "Byerly II" or DVS "Dresden". Both are a great shoe if you want to buy new ones.

S!c · Pop Shuvit Joined: 06 May 2006 Posts: 158 City: São Paulo

Thanks alot Slapdown and Slyder!

That´s my main idea! Just get started!
Then i will start to 'invest' on my 'evolution' Very Happy

Thanks again for you help!
appreciated //

HatzicScape112 · Posted: May 06, 2006 9:17 pm Post subject:

also the legendary Foam vs. Grip question...its personal preference, for me i ride foam ATM, I prefer it but I would still skate grip if it was the deck I liked. so foam doesnt "suck" it's just not ideal for everyone. And yah if you find that your shoes get too heavy, take a drill and drill 1/4'' holes along the bottom of the fabric jsut above the sole of the shoe which allows the water to drain out when you are up on your board riding. but wait until you have the basoics before getting anew deck or skate shoes. i rode a whole season with my ghetto hyperlite scape and old massacred skate shoes. I was learning 3 shuvs by the end of the season.

S!c · Pop Shuvit Joined: 06 May 2006 Posts: 158 City: São Paulo

Thanks for that HatzicScape112! Good INFO! Very Happy