Advice please

DanK. · Faceplant Joined: 26 Apr 2009 Posts: 12 City: SLC

heres the deal, my friend just bought a pulldozer and i plan on getting into skating pretty heavy this summer and i need to know which board to buy. so ive got a few questions.

what are the pro's/cons of composite/wood boards?

i'm 5'8 and 155 lbs., what size should i get?

any help is appreciated.

thanks.

Soulprogression · Posted: Apr 26, 2009 10:28 pm Post subject:

composite - all around durability, usually sharper rails, track and release faster.

wood - more of a skate feel, track smoother on the water.

go for something around 40-41 and you should be happy.

Since you're just starting out look for an entry level skate or a previous years model and save yourself some cash. Ebay has tons of oak and gator wood and composite skates for good prices.

Also check the classifieds on here, always something up for a steal.

Have fun and shred Cool

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

www.newwakeskates.com

Andy P's board would be a good size for you.

everyone on this site will tell you integrity, but I suggest trying one before buying it

Soulprogression · Posted: Apr 26, 2009 10:30 pm Post subject:

-Supra-, new, also a very reputable wood skate. and can't go wrong with an integ, a little pricey however, give them a couple months and they'll have a entry level priced wood/composite skate on the market.

senorbueno · Backside 180 Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Posts: 1593

Composites last longer.
Some people prefer the feel of a wood board.

You should get something between a 38 to a 42. (a good all around size is about 40")

I recommend Integrity, Oak, Liquid Force, New, Sattelyte and about a half a dozen other brands I'm forgetting.

No one is going to be able to tell you what board you should get, b/c you don't know what you like in a board yet. If you can't demo a board, just get a board that's in your price range with some features that interest you and you will be alright.

Macthc · Frontside 180 Joined: 18 Jun 2008 Posts: 269 City: RDG

DanK are you in the 530 Shasta lake city?

DanK. · Faceplant Joined: 26 Apr 2009 Posts: 12 City: SLC

^be there next month. ill hit ya up brew.

DanK. · Faceplant Joined: 26 Apr 2009 Posts: 12 City: SLC

so i have narrowed it down to either the hyperlite 08 catalyst, or the oak chubby, or the liquid force mod. what do you guys think about those three boards??

wakemitch · Posted: Apr 27, 2009 12:49 pm Post subject:

catalyst and chubby are complete opposite boards.
the catalyst i the longest board made and pretty narrow for its size, where the chubby is a short board and really wide.
if you are going to be mainly winching i would choose the Mod because it can take more abuse. but the down side is it has a normal foam core so if it cracks it will soak up tons of water.

JB_CANSKATE · Posted: Apr 27, 2009 12:54 pm Post subject:

JB_CANSKATE · Posted: Apr 27, 2009 12:58 pm Post subject:

mojo · Posted: Apr 27, 2009 1:24 pm Post subject:

don't get a catalyst. it's the worst skate on the market and i have ridden it. the catalyst 2.0 is pretty good if you can find one. the 2.0 is very durable. good luck

DanK. · Faceplant Joined: 26 Apr 2009 Posts: 12 City: SLC

thanks for the advice everyone.

i just went and looked at a mod and im not sure if i liked how heavy it was. i'm leaning towards an 08 oak horan now. anybody ride that board? what do you think?

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

DanK., Yep. The 08' and 09' Horans are solid boards.

POPTART · 360 flip Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 7621

DanK., dont let that mods weight fool you
once its out of the water and flying through the air it dosent feel as heavy

but i personally hated the way it rode , im sticking to the 08 LF 40.5 sst (again personally, not facts)

DIRK · Posted: Apr 27, 2009 2:08 pm Post subject:

Evan71 · Posted: Apr 27, 2009 4:17 pm Post subject:

DanK., horan is just as heavy its probably 10.5 pounds, go with the mod for winching

Evan71 · Posted: Apr 27, 2009 4:20 pm Post subject:

nvm, just weighed it its like 9.5

Toxis · Posted: Apr 27, 2009 4:58 pm Post subject:

I have the 08 Horan and I'm sure there's other boards I'd like more but out of 10-15 boards I've tried, I'm sticking with this as my wood concave! It has great weight so it feels stable without feeling slow/sluggish. I feel it tracks easy and spins easily. If you can find one for cheap like I did (eBay $110 shipped!), get it and you will be very happy. Plus, Mikey is the man and is a great guy.

DanK. · Faceplant Joined: 26 Apr 2009 Posts: 12 City: SLC

is the horan sym or asym??