Integrity Starts Wakeskate Production

Dave Barousse · Faceplant Joined: 10 Sep 2003 Posts: 5

Integrity has started production on their 2004 line of wakeskates. The highly anticipated decks will begin shipping in June of 2004. The new Integrity skates will be available on Integrity's website.

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Rob · Posted: May 21, 2004 9:15 am Post subject:

looks good...

sk84life · Ollie Joined: 17 Sep 2003 Posts: 66 City: Athens

sweeerrrrrt. Cool

wakeriderof87 · Frontside 180 Joined: 02 Oct 2003 Posts: 495 City: cen fla

yea those little pre kick things or whatever look pretty cool. but one thing that I thought of is that b/c integrity does it, everyone will think its cool or revolutionary, but if it was hype that came out with that it would just be a gimmick. Don't get me wrong not sayin its a gimmick or anything, just thought about that

electricsnow · cassette Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 10753 City: Jefferton

If people don't understand the reasoning behind the technology, they'll call "hoax" on any company's design--not just hype's. I don't know if you remember this, but at first people didn't understand the 4trac fin config. and people thought it was malarky. And then this year there was some talk about the asyms.

People give hype crap because their decks are too light and the gate...isn't all that groundbreaking. If mondo kicktails are the way to go then why do they need to shrink them down on this year's model.

If people don't understand the pre-kicks in the integrity, they might talk some poop, but as always, they'll just need some time to understand it. I think they're an interesting idea and it would take a test drive to really get it. But since wakeskates are longer than skateboards, it makes sense to have those little bumps further in so you can use them for maneuverablility and such.

wakeriderof87 · Frontside 180 Joined: 02 Oct 2003 Posts: 495 City: cen fla

yea, but i just think that there will be very little "poop" talked about the integritys cuz its smatlz and he has so much respect in this business (and as far as I can tell rightfully so), and your right there was some arguments over the whole cassette stuff but not near as much as over the kicktails, and i do think that the kicktails ended up bein somehwat of a gimmick but i still say they are gonna get crap for everything they do just b/c they aren't a wakeskate only company

electricsnow · cassette Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 10753 City: Jefferton

I don't think it has to do with being wakeskate only, it has to do with who they are period. And I'm not trying to be argumentative here (only discussing) but did hype catch any flack for having their first wooden concave? I know of people on here that hate that company, but still bought that first wood deck. And that's not supposed to be an argument for "wood is right," but it's interesting that it turned out that way.

Yeah, that company has caught some poop in the past, but you have to look at their track record: foam covered fluids for two years, and then a giant, foam bananna they called a wakeskate. Their boards weren't even size appropriate. As a wise man once said, "they were the first to put a kicktail on a wakeboard." Sometimes you wonder...

Honestly, if people question cassette, then they'll question integrity. And it's good to wonder, but it's not always necessary to cry out "hoax." Or that's my take on the situation.

nick · Posted: May 22, 2004 8:56 pm Post subject:

integrity uber alles Very Happy

RUSSIAN · Posted: May 23, 2004 12:00 am Post subject:

electricsnow, the first wood concave? can you refresh my memory
I love the word malarky Very Happy

Hype is HYPE and that pretty much sums it up

ollieshuvitz · Posted: May 23, 2004 12:10 am Post subject:

Are Integrity decks foam or grip?

hpdvs · Frontside 180 Joined: 05 Jan 2004 Posts: 288 City: Dallas

Foam I think

Schmaltz · Backside 180 Joined: 16 Sep 2003 Posts: 721 City: San Jose

All Integrity decks will come with Jessups grip tape (unattached) so you can customize your grip how you see fit ... the di-cut is in 2 pieces for easy attachment and fits in the concave. In the next month or so we will be experimenting with some other type of soft grip system. Once we find something that works well then that option will be available also.

rukusrider103 · Backside 180 Joined: 11 Feb 2004 Posts: 961

thats good to hear, thats gunna be an awesome board!

Kris · Posted: May 23, 2004 9:31 am Post subject:

Nice Lookin' board. I really like the shape of the concave, can't wait to try one out.

electricsnow · cassette Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 10753 City: Jefferton

I'm not quite sure what you mean russian. But their first wooden concaves came out about two years ago...like 2001. Grubb's deck had that weird face that appears as though it was done by the same artist that made danny's "premier" graphic. And then byerly had that flag and then he had a sillouette (sp--I don't feel like looking it up) of him holding his children's hands or something. I think the main complaint was due to the shape (the ends were narrow). But people didn't really question it or anything. And what's more ridiculous, one shop I visited was like "yeah, well, hyperlite has the best skates on the market" so they only carried hype. (that year...now they have obrien wakeskates. yeah, exactly.) But that's because they have their noses stuck so far up hypes butt they didn't even care about any other wakeskates.

Where was I? Oh yeah, from what I recall, the only deck they really didn't catch crap from was that wooden deck. If the foam ones were a bit heavier and had wider ends, maybe more people would be happier with them. But you know, you can't change who you are...

One other interpretation would be that you thought I was implying they made the first wooden concave. In which case, I said "their first wooden concave." I hope that clears things up...

Malarky...I'm brushing up on my english slang....

Josh · Posted: May 23, 2004 10:27 pm Post subject:

Malarky... I love it.

I actually own one of those first wood hype skates. It was a chistmas present. F*cking hate the thing.
It's actually one of the reasons I don't like Hype stuff. It started falling apart from the first time I dipped it in water, and they refused to warranty it.
I also dislike the shape of the concave, as well as the foam grip.

It was a valient effort, and it brought them into line with reality, instead having them think they could get away with sticking foam on top of wakeboards, but for my mind, it was pretty badly flawed.

Anyway, thats just me.

Peace.

ollieshuvitz · Posted: May 23, 2004 10:37 pm Post subject:

stompin9s · Posted: May 23, 2004 10:56 pm Post subject:

Josh, i ride the old byerly sbg wooden concave board and i really love it. i keep sayin im gonna get a new deck but ive been stickin so much new stuff on the byerly that im just gonna stick with it. i have taken very good care of it and put thin coats of polyurethain on it when it starts to look alittle beat from rails. these new intergritys look awesome though, im for sure gonna look into these!

RUSSIAN · Posted: May 23, 2004 11:10 pm Post subject:

electricsnow, yeah I thought you said the first wooden concave. Thought maybe I missed something Laughing

Schmaltz · Backside 180 Joined: 16 Sep 2003 Posts: 721 City: San Jose

Jessup's is the shizzle... it's the best grip available.
I've never had a problem with it coming off or wearing down and i've never seen anyone else with that problem who has used it. Sometimes with wood decks there will be adhesive problems since wood breaks down (expands and contracts) when exposed to sun and water or kept in a damp place for prolonged periods. Usualy the uhathane coating most brands spray on to protect the deck bonds to the grip and tears from the wood.

Chris14, Is your grip still sticky or is there a slight film on the sticky side of the grip and is your deck made out of wood ? ...