Omen Revolt Vs. Oak A.H

Nekkie · Posted: Jun 27, 2006 4:18 am Post subject:

DRAGON88, some Revolts have been run over a few times by cars, had their edges slamed on concrete, landed in 3 inch of water from a gap on concrete aswell, the other wooden board that was there split in two.. And after all that abuse the boards are still fine. I think Sleu has some vid of the board being run over several times by an SUV... Very Happy

just a couple facts. But it dint happen in a day either, some team riders managed to break some prototypes.. but that's what they are for Wink

and btw this topic is pointless... I dont see any comments from anyone who rode both of those decks, ask the same question in a couple of months you will get more realistic awnsers

VonBoggin · Backside 180 Joined: 21 Nov 2005 Posts: 1666 City: Austin

i have some chop sticks and they ride really nice, ive had them for about a year now and i cant say anything other than they WONT BREAK! Shocked

shocker · Pop Shuvit Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 155 City: VENICE

i slid my omen on concrete and it barley scratched it

88skisupreme · Backside 180 Joined: 11 Nov 2004 Posts: 1342 City: ATX

Should I buy the 2009 Integrity or save up for the 2010 Tri Level? C'mon guys help me out! I cant do anything by my self! Laughing

DRAGON88 · Dragoon Joined: 01 May 2004 Posts: 1020 City: Portland

Alright, that's fantastic that they can be run over by SUV's but again, no offense Nikkie, but your oppinion on your sponsors deck really holds little value to me, because your job as a sponsored rider is to push the company. It's nothing personal, it's how I feel about every team rider when it comes to their oppinion on wakeskates.

I have no doubt that Chris and Omen are sure to be awesome and durable. All I'm saying is the only people who have had the decks long enough to really run them through their paces are team riders. Chris has his heart in the right place and has been doing tons to make sure that the production Omens will be perfect. But even at that like you said I would reserve judgement until an un-biased source gets a chance to really review one.

c.brenton · Ollie Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Posts: 65 City: Fort Collins

DRAGON88, omen wakeskates are made with the same product (durasurf) that snowboards are made out of. trust me they will last. ive snowboarded on many made out of this product, K2,Focus,Ride Unity and many more. THey have a good reputation. to bad durasurf is a monopoly in itself. just look at their quote "The reputation of the industry is riding on us."
if you dont believe it will last
check these sources

http://www.durasurf.com/whatis.htm

DRAGON88 · Dragoon Joined: 01 May 2004 Posts: 1020 City: Portland

C.Brenton, actually they have durasurf rails and bottom sheet, but they also have a wood core and PBT top sheet. The wood core is really what makes the Omen unique, not the durasurf. My friend's '04 Integrity team model has a Durasurf bottom.

But again, all I'm saying is that people should get out and ride them before talking them up. I am well aware of Durasurf and the snowboarding industry, that wasn't really my point. My point was to try to get people to think for themselves instead of just taking the companys word for it. I have no doubt that Omens will prove themselves, but I also feel that they are best reviewed and criticized by the consumers.

That's just my 2 cents, take it or leave it.

c.brenton · Ollie Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Posts: 65 City: Fort Collins

I would love to ride one and experience it for myself but i can't. I cant ride any of the wakesktes i want before i buy them(i live in IOWA)and omen is looking like the best deal all aaround. plus if i dont like it, i know it can easily be sold, around here especially.

Nekkie · Posted: Jun 27, 2006 4:04 pm Post subject:

DRAGON88, youre right, no reason to beleive me Wink

That's why I said we should have the same topic in a few months lol