Questions...I need an opinion!

BB · Backside 180 Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Posts: 1706

ok, in a split decision here. going to buy a new 07 LF skate...torn between 42-reed and 41-hampson...is there really that much difference or am i basically choosing which graphic i like better??? need a little help here from people that have more LF experience than me~

WHICH ONE!!??

steveMcMur · Backside 180 Joined: 21 Sep 2006 Posts: 657 City: orlando

i have the kyle walton 40..and i have ridden the reed 42...the shapes to varry somewhat, the 40 is a bit heavier thats why i like it, the reed is wider, so its really your preference, im not sure about the 41

BB · Backside 180 Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Posts: 1706

was also kinda worrying if the reed will be too big>>

conwest · Posted: Apr 08, 2007 8:06 pm Post subject:

bryanbryanbb08, it shouldnt matter too much at all. Its an inch difference. I would say go with whichever one you think looks cooler.

bochner · Frontside 180 Joined: 13 Mar 2007 Posts: 470 City: Miami

i would say the hampson i ride a 41 and i think its a good size. plus it has the sickest graphic outta all of them

BB · Backside 180 Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Posts: 1706

yeah, i'm about 60-40 hampson to reed, just trying to get some helpful input~

conwest · Posted: Apr 08, 2007 9:08 pm Post subject:

bryanbryanbb08, the hampson looks cooler

Raven · Posted: Apr 08, 2007 11:01 pm Post subject:

How tall are you and how much do you weigh. If you are over 160 I'd say go 42'', IMO.

Win win either way. Birthday

wakeboarderdave · Pop Shuvit Joined: 13 Mar 2005 Posts: 211 City: St. Thomas

conwest · Posted: Apr 08, 2007 11:13 pm Post subject:

wakeboarderdave, if you read the post you wouldnt make such ignorant comments. Im not an idiot i know graphics have nothing to do with it. He is stuck between two skates and really and inch doesnt matter that much so i was just giving my opinion on which one looked cooler. Next time read the post before you run your mouth off.

wakeboarderdave · Pop Shuvit Joined: 13 Mar 2005 Posts: 211 City: St. Thomas

I read your post and all the others and that's how I interpreted yours. Sorry I was wrong.

conwest · Posted: Apr 08, 2007 11:16 pm Post subject:

wakeboarderdave, i can see where your coming from now that i read everything again. I don't want to be a flamer and cause trouble on here or anything. My bad man. I wasnt trying to go off on you.

wakeboarderdave · Pop Shuvit Joined: 13 Mar 2005 Posts: 211 City: St. Thomas

No worries man, no offense was taking. I was just stating that choosing a board based on it's graphics is the worst way to go.

BB · Backside 180 Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Posts: 1706

i'm 5'11' -155...the hampson looks cooler to me but if the reed is better than thats what i'll get, just dont know how much an inch will matter...

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

I'm about the same size as you, and I have ridden all 3. I loved the feel of them all, but the Reed felt most comfy for me. Shoe size can also make a difference in your choice of board. The Reed is a little wider than the Hampson, which is why I love mine. It sounds crazy, but that one little measurement between 41 and 42 makes them ride differently too. Try to demo if you can.

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

An inch does make a difference.. the boards are different. if you got big feet and want a wider, more forgivable board.. get the reed. ive heard good things about the pop on the new walton..but it is a bit heavier than the previous impulses..heavier is sometimes better though..i personally like boards from the 39.75-41 range but im skinny and rock a size 11 shoe

either way you cant go wrong with the 07 line.. solid decks..but def try to demo one if you can

BB · Backside 180 Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Posts: 1706

so is the 41 heavier than the 42??like the 40 is heavier...

frankycouplepuphs · Backside 180 Joined: 04 Aug 2006 Posts: 542 City: Decatur

How long will it be before the posts start up with everyone talking about how their lf skate has hairline cracks, or delammed or just broke?

LF is part of the problem...not the solution.

my two pennies

BB · Backside 180 Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Posts: 1706

welll ookkk, thanks for the opinion on what size to get...i get them 40% off so i could care less about some minor mark, so no posts from me~

v0lcomjake · Ollie Joined: 25 Jun 2006 Posts: 94 City: Tampa