cant find the forum, ill post it here

provin1327 · Posted: Sep 12, 2006 9:44 pm Post subject: cant find the forum, ill post it here

I've read alot about the sizing of skaates, since im getting my first one soon, but im not totally sure right now. Also I couldn't find the nooie forum, so im posting here. I am thinking about getting a liquidforce faction 42 or a 44. I am 5'11 and 175 lbs. I ride a 144 hyperlite motive (wakeboard) right now. I measured out 44 inches and it seemed kinda right, but my legs felt a little bit far apart, I dont know. I'm not sure if I want to get the 42 and have it be too small in one season, what do you guys think? Oh yea I can get the 44 for 70 and the 42 for 80.

daniel · Back Big Joined: 26 Apr 2004 Posts: 3669 City: Duncan

get the 42....im the same size as you and i ride a 40"

im 5' 11" 160

deltarider · Guest

definately get the 42.......

provin1327 · Posted: Sep 12, 2006 9:51 pm Post subject:

thats the input i was lookin for, and it came in like 2 minutes Smile

big dee whats bad about riding the 40?

Vance Collins · Guest

I mean there is a ton of skates out there you can get.

If you go with LF I would go with a control 42 or impulse 42. Both are the same skate just one has grip while the other is foam topped. The foam is so you don't get griptape burns, but IMO has less traction. Also it is a concave skate, where the Faction is a flat deck. Concave > flat

There also Devotid wakeskates. They have a 42 inch Movement with 5 stage rocker. They also have the 41 inch Union, which is a bi-level. Both are wood skates. It creates alot more pop than a standard deck. I would reccomend this deck to you.

There is Oak wakeskates. They have some really nice concave skates. I would reccomend the 41 Prodigal or 42 Gege. There concaves are also wider than others.

Now if you want to go composite check out Integrity. There decks will last forever unless you blow it up. But the feel of a composite skate is totally different than that of a normal wood skate. They have a 41 inch Nick Taylor skate and a 41 in team deck. Only difference I believe is teh NT model has durasurf on the bottom for sliding. They also make a 39 which may be on the smaller side for you, but alot of people on here your size like it.

Anymore questions feel free to ask. Also, welcome to the forums and don't take anything anyone says to serious! Very Happy

provin1327 · Posted: Sep 12, 2006 9:55 pm Post subject:

should I start with concave? Im gonna want to ride this for a while and progress, im not wantin to spend alot of $$.

ridehatzic · Posted: Sep 12, 2006 10:00 pm Post subject:

Well put it this way. If you start on a flat deck and progress, then you move onto concave, you'll love the concave. If you get a concave deck, you'll love it right away and be able to progress a lot more.

provin1327 · Posted: Sep 12, 2006 10:13 pm Post subject:

Ok ive decided to go for the Liquid Force Impulse, what do ya guys think?

Jesse · Posted: Sep 12, 2006 10:15 pm Post subject:

provin1327, if you plan on having one skate for a while Id say get a concave board.

bjr · Posted: Sep 12, 2006 10:17 pm Post subject:

good choice..check buywake.com they got some deals on that skate i believe

provin1327 · Posted: Sep 12, 2006 10:19 pm Post subject:

evogear.com has the impulse for 140, I think im gonna get it.

Vance Collins · Guest

provin1327 · Posted: Sep 12, 2006 10:26 pm Post subject:

^^ word

xstfu ill pwn youx · Backside 180 Joined: 17 Nov 2005 Posts: 837 City: 954.

provin1327, good call brotha.

daniel · Back Big Joined: 26 Apr 2004 Posts: 3669 City: Duncan

there is nothing wrong with the 40" i like it cuz its smaller like a skateboard

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

hey man i have an oak gege 42" ill sell you for 150 plus shipping .... got it on august 5 and have rode it about 5 times ... stil in perfect condition but about 50 cheaper than brand new ... i like the board but its a TINY bit too big for me but dont mind keeping it just thought it would help your quest and it will last 10 times longer than that LF impulse i promise

tad · 360 flip Joined: 07 May 2006 Posts: 5031

Good call, that was my first board.. all my of buddies still use it.

provin1327 · Posted: Sep 13, 2006 4:44 pm Post subject:

spade- thanks but no thanks. Id rather have a new wakeskate for my first one, and its cheaper, good luck sellin tho, thanks for the feedback everyone.

mario c. · Guest

provin1327, SPADEOUTS BOARD IS PRACTICALLY BRAND NEW. I'VE SEEN IT AND TOUCHED IT. WELL, KINDA FONDLED IT REALLY.
THAT LIQUID FORCE WILL SELF DESTRUCT.
BY THE OAK!!!!!!!!

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

yo mario thanks for the reference .... i cant believe you or kevin didnt let me know you guys were riding sunday ... i ONLY had to work sat and coulda made it out but o well .... as for provin1327, .. its cool im not even trying to sell it i just thought i would offer it but if you want a Liquid force GO FOR IT !!!!