metal rail?

iWinch · Ollie Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 93 City: ATL

Anyone remember that aluminum rail at the KnoxWake RailJam at Bent Fork Bike Fest last summer in Knoxville, TN? Do you think a similar rail using galvanized/stainless steel would slide fine? I already have one built, I just haven't had time to throw it up yet for the trial.

LFArmada · Backside 180 Joined: 05 May 2008 Posts: 631 City: tucson

aluminum? I thought aluminum was a really sticky metal. not good for rails.

ZoSo · Backside 180 Joined: 15 Apr 2005 Posts: 900 City: Winnipeg

Aluminum slides fine...I've slid many aluminum canoes.

Only thing about aluminum or any kind of metal rail is that it will destroy your board a lot faster then a rail made of wood or pvc. I had to completely refinish and repair my homemade wood skate after seshing a canoe once. My strapper friend's wakeboard also got mangled pretty good on it.

LFArmada · Backside 180 Joined: 05 May 2008 Posts: 631 City: tucson

that doesnt sound fun at all... Confused

T-Hawk · Posted: May 10, 2008 4:48 pm Post subject:

Aluminum treats my board just fine. It just scratches it a little.