I'm a Newb....and need a skate and a vest...suggestions?

Sleeping Syndrome · Pop Shuvit Joined: 25 Apr 2008 Posts: 181 City: Austin

Hey Everyone I'm looking for a wakeskate. Not sure if i want a bi or concave but i know i want a grip top. What is the best for rails? Also what are udders for? I'm making as documentary where i will compete in an upcoming toejam. Its 2 months away, and did i mention ive never ridden before. Should make for a great vid right?

I'm looking for skate suggestions as well as offers. I also need a lifejacket, my chest size is 35.

Please Help!!!!

-Supra- · Frontside 180 Joined: 08 Nov 2007 Posts: 356 City: Orlando

There are so many choices if your only specifications are "concave or bi" and grip top. I ride an Oak and its a sick skate. If you want a fairly cheap concave board check out newwakeskates.com. As far as Bi levels go there is devotid, the new LiquidForce bi's, NEW has bi's for $200, Gator duece pop

Vest: anything that that keeps you afloat

Sinkoumn · Posted: Apr 25, 2008 6:51 pm Post subject:

Vest - O'Neill FTW; or more specifically, the O'neill Revenge or Revenge comp FTMFW Crazy Eyes

David_Roehm · Backside 180 Joined: 14 Jul 2007 Posts: 911 City: Austin

First off welcome to WS.com, You live in austin? We should set up a date and ride. You can demo all my boards and then some. So you can see what you like. Just shoot me a pm. Cool

skimboarder · Posted: Apr 25, 2008 8:34 pm Post subject:

check out oakwakeskates.com good wood concave boards. i've rode the artificial heart for 2 years. Smash

cheapskate · Guest

Sleeping Syndrome, welcome home! are you planning on riding in the TX. Toe Jam? anyways, I got a 08 byerly legacy 39. If you want to pimp that ho for the jam PM me and I will gladly send it your way. all I ask is to see you do a lil sumthin at the jam with that skate Very Happy

soyelfuturo · Posted: Apr 25, 2008 11:02 pm Post subject:

go for the oneil vest and a integrity.. nicks new pro model is going to be epic

tylerm12 · Faceplant Joined: 25 Apr 2008 Posts: 6 City: st.augustine

I'd go for a o'neill life jacket and a gator skate, If you have some money

skimboarder · Posted: Apr 26, 2008 11:58 am Post subject:

i'll add onto my original post, if you have the cash get an integrity. but if you want just a good solid skate go for an oak. they're wood, and it has lasted 2 years for me, riding everyyy day.

-=AlexXx=- · Posted: Apr 26, 2008 2:30 pm Post subject:

try visiting some of the ROC company websites

www.newwakeskates.com

www.devotid.com

www.integrity-wake.com

youll get the most quality boards here, great posotives to each board.
good luck.

for a vest try lookin into Oneill and Ten-80 has some great vests.

Sleeping Syndrome · Pop Shuvit Joined: 25 Apr 2008 Posts: 181 City: Austin

I'm looking at an integ or a gator impala, but ive heard that they are kinda slick...is this the case?
also what are udders for...i think they are for sliding on boxes, but i think that they would make it harder? Confused

skimboarder · Posted: Apr 27, 2008 7:20 pm Post subject:

udders are made by oak and they're used to do skateboard style grinds, such as locking in on noseslides or doing manuals on boxes. stuff like that. it is for more advanced tricks.

i'd go for an integ if you're narrowed down to those two. Smash

NikSk8 · Pop Shuvit Joined: 22 Jul 2007 Posts: 157 City: Tuscaloosa

get an integ for sure!

masi · Posted: Apr 27, 2008 7:36 pm Post subject:

i personally would go with either a New or a Integ.....

Sleeping Syndrome · Pop Shuvit Joined: 25 Apr 2008 Posts: 181 City: Austin

If anyone has any used boards that are in good condition and they want to part with...hit me up cause i'm still on the hunt. Also a vest coast guard approved. Crazy Eyes

skimboarder · Posted: Apr 27, 2008 8:06 pm Post subject:

has to be coast guard approved? Neutral

I have an 06 liquid force armada foam top. I'd be willing to sell it to you. It's only been ridden two times. Includes fins. Perfect condition.

*Nate · Backside 180 Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 1230 City: Nokomis

Sleeping Syndrome, I've been pulled over before wearing an oneill comp vest and the cop didn't notice it. So it doesn't have to be USCG approved.

Sleeping Syndrome · Pop Shuvit Joined: 25 Apr 2008 Posts: 181 City: Austin

I have a jetpilot comp vest, but I'm going to be some riding at trs. I think they require and approved vest.

Sleeping Syndrome · Pop Shuvit Joined: 25 Apr 2008 Posts: 181 City: Austin

I have a jetpilot comp vest, but I'm going to be some riding at trs. I think they require and approved vest.

The Ninja · Guest

Whats a vest?