07 impulse vs omen revolt

ShAkAjAcK · Faceplant Joined: 24 Jun 2007 Posts: 27 City: Fishers

im stuck trying to decide which skate to get. ive heard some bad things about the 06 impulses but other people say that the 07's are a lot better made. my brother has a revolt and i love ridding that. i would just share it with him but he's going to college at the end of this summer. any ideas on which skate i should buy?

sparrow.2 · Posted: Jun 29, 2007 6:00 pm Post subject:

If you are considering between the two definitely get the Omen as long as you have a say in the speed that you ride at. I've got an Omen and hate it on the cable, where we go at about 18mph and the thing is just way to hard to handle. As soon as you get behind a boat and take it quicker than 20mph it I love it.

The Impulses last year were a joke. They fell to bits way too quick. This years are better, but not by much. They ride real nice but dont last either. We've had them delam all over, the base doesn't last over obstacles. I ride about 4 hours per day so boards take about 50-60 hits over obstacles every day and the only board I've found that really holds up well is the Omen and my old Mutiny.

Buy an Omen and it will last you.

TWG · Kickflip Joined: 25 Sep 2006 Posts: 3258

i would get the impulse... f 5 stage

sparrow.2 · Posted: Jun 29, 2007 6:15 pm Post subject:

True, the 5-stage sucks shizzle in hell, but he likes his brothers and it's kinda ok behind a boat... You just have to get used to it. I do prefer 3-stage though...

Bustamove · Frontside 180 Joined: 20 Dec 2006 Posts: 351 City: Miami

t-rex · Backside 180 Joined: 24 Jun 2007 Posts: 2007 City: Denver

sparrow.2 · Posted: Jun 29, 2007 7:25 pm Post subject:

Bustamove I estimated. I do about 20 Laps of the cable per hour and hit a minimum of 2 obstacles per lap.

As much as I'd like to ride wood boards because i like the general feel of them they just don't last.

scott a · "a" is for angel Joined: 17 Feb 2004 Posts: 4126

ShAkAjAcK, when are you looking to purchase a deck? Now, or next month or what? Also, what kind of riding do you do most? Do you ride behind a ski/boat, or do you hit rails a lot, or ride at a cable park a lot...?

If you're gonna ONLY hit obstacles (like...ride it at a cable park) then get an Omen or Integrity. There's no wood board in the world that's gonna hold up to the type of abuse that these two brands' decks will, and no wood deck manufacturer will even argue this point. That said, if you're gonna ride it predominantly in the water, many prefer the feel of wood to that of the composite. The Omen is a 5 stage which seems to be hit or miss with some people, but if you already know that you like that board then why not just go with it?

And for those of you who have ridden the 07 Impulse- which board did you ride? The 40" or 41" or 42"?? Chris O's 41" Impulse(s) have been tough as nails compared to last year...he has yet to break either of the two that he's ridden and we're halfway through the year.

ShAkAjAcK · Faceplant Joined: 24 Jun 2007 Posts: 27 City: Fishers

scott a, i mainly do boat ridding but i also do tons of rails and other shizzle later on in the day i just want a board that will last me a long time and i feel comfortable with. i think i might end up going with the omen because i already know how it rides.

scott a · "a" is for angel Joined: 17 Feb 2004 Posts: 4126

for sure...if you know how it rides and you're comfortable with it, then I'd definitely go with that.

wakeshredder · Posted: Jun 30, 2007 11:05 am Post subject:

Omen Revol=BadAssBoard. Don't listen to the haters knockin' the 5-stage, most of them just weren't skateboarders (for over 2 years) before they became all out wakeskaters.

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

Ride both and see what one you like more. This shizzle comes on this site way too much... just demo boards and see what you like. Everyone likes something different... I personally love my LF Reed. I ride almost everyday on cable, hitting rails, and it is lasting like a champ. But if you like the Omen, go for it. Just make sure you get out there and try out a few before you make your decision.

scott a · "a" is for angel Joined: 17 Feb 2004 Posts: 4126

tahoe · Posted: Jun 30, 2007 11:19 am Post subject:

wakeshredder, r wack.

provin1327 · Posted: Jun 30, 2007 9:41 pm Post subject:

omen for the win

the new kid · Posted: Jul 01, 2007 7:38 am Post subject:

i own both. i looove the omen. the impulse is also sweet but like everyone else said they just fall apart and i havent even rode it that much.but then again i have the 06 so idk. i have like 5 friends that dont wakeskate a whole bunch and my friend landed his first shuv on he omen... and he wasnt coming close on the other boards. and i cant really feel the difference between the 3 and 5 stage rockers i like em both...unless im just not wakeskate structure educated.
i say yay to omen for sure.

Bustamove · Frontside 180 Joined: 20 Dec 2006 Posts: 351 City: Miami

sparrow.2, gotcha buddy thats alot of obstacles, serious wear n tear

JamesBoardr · Posted: Jul 02, 2007 4:06 pm Post subject:

umm....oak? hahaha. omens are indestructible. i killed mine at odub almost everyday with my 6 month pass and it only has scratches on it. really impressed with durability. same with integrity

sparrow.2 · Posted: Jul 02, 2007 7:41 pm Post subject:

JamesBoarder Did you change the rails on the Omen at all to make it ride a little smoother on cable?

buenos · Posted: Jul 02, 2007 8:10 pm Post subject:

witch board rides higher out of the water omen or integ?