I rode a Remote

wakemitch · Posted: Apr 26, 2010 1:29 pm Post subject: I rode a Remote

Yesterday, I was able to try out a Remote 39.5".

I have been really anxious to try a Remote since hearing Ben, Andrew, and Silas were starting their own wakeskate company. I had faith that they would create a great skate because of the input they would give as well as the passion they have. And when I saw Aquafrolics I knew i had to try one. The concave just looked so delicious Twisted Evil

The one characteristic that everyone has heard about these boards is the rocker line. We all read about it in the interviews about how they wanted to make a wood wakeskate that was fast and didnt drag. WOW Shocked

. When I got up on the board the first thing I noticed as I cut outside the wakes was how fast this board was. I have been riding a 2010 TNT 38.65" and that thing is fast compared to everything I had ridden prior, but this Remote was lightning quick. I felt like I needed to slow the boat down, but I soon got used to it. The ride was already different from every wood deck I have ever ridden.

As I carved around and popped some ollies and 180s I got to know the concave a bit. The concave was very familiar to me. It just felt natural. To me the concave felt very similar to the concave on the 2010 Integrity decks. Because the concave is pressed into the deck rather than milled out it is smooth natural curves and not big triangles. The concave is pronounced and you really feel it, but not uncomfortable like the LF Mod or Byerly Legacy. The concave really cups to your feet making you feel connected to the board. The deck just wanted to stay right with you the whole time.

This deck is hefty and quite thick, about as thick as an SST. The rail shape is actual the same shape as an SST bottom and top deck together(it was right next to one in the board racks). But on the water you did not feel the weight. A few weeks prior I had tried the Obscura 40.5" which was about equal weight and thickness and I definitely felt the weight when ollieing and spinning the board. But on the Remote I didnt notice the heaviness to the deck. I think it had to do with the magical rocker of the deck. I did notice the weight of the board when spining shuvs, but again I'm coming from an Integrity deck, but I was able to adjust just fine.

One aspect of the deck I was not keen on was the snap. When I went to ollie the board was not as snappy as I was used to. I felt I had to work a little harder to get similar pop to what I was used to. I really noticed it on front bigs, which I had to really makes sure i got the nose plenty high when throwing it (Chris O noticed the same). By the end of the set I felt like I had been riding this board for a multiple sets and felt right at home. I even landed my first ever backside bigspin on the deck! I also felt right at home with wake to wake riding on this deck. It edged so well and didnt seem to take much effort. Chris O was very stoked on the wake to wake characterists of the deck.

Overall I was so impressed by the Remote deck. The 39.5" size felt really good and didn't feel too big coming from a 38.65". If you are wanting a wood deck I would get a Remote.

knox · Kickflip Joined: 14 Jun 2007 Posts: 4693 City: Gainesville

Excellent, well thought-out, and honest review. Thanks very much!

Assayer · Faceplant Joined: 13 Dec 2009 Posts: 20 City: The Bay

Thanks man, it's awesome to read an actual rider-written review on a remote board and not just a board-feature description

awatts · Posted: Apr 26, 2010 3:36 pm Post subject:

So jelous u guys rode it Saturday, I wanted to ride it Sunday but didn't get it back lol! Can't wait!!! Awesome review Mitch.

wakemitch · Posted: Apr 26, 2010 3:44 pm Post subject:

awatts, I rode it yesterday (sunday). Ricky brought it out. I had to work saturday. Thanks so much for letting everyone try it.

disco hippo · Posted: Apr 26, 2010 4:37 pm Post subject:

wakemitch, I just got a 2010 38" integrity and i havent rode it yet and im worred because im coming from the 08 LF impolse is the integrity nice?

ben we came to wakeskate · Pop Shuvit Joined: 02 Jun 2004 Posts: 190 City: nahunta

if you guys liked it the first time you rode it! wait till it is broken in! it will pop even better! stoked you guys liked it! sorry about the wait every body. its worth it! i am still riding a proto. and i love it! i am getting the final ones tomorrow! and we will be posting some sick news about yan on the blog soon!
http://www.remotewakeskates.com/

wakemitch · Posted: Apr 26, 2010 5:43 pm Post subject:

disco hippo, i rode an 08 hampson 40" for a while. i never felt totally comfortable on the impulse. the asymmetrical shape was weird and the concave was too mellow for me. you will notice how much faster the integrity reacts with you and how fast it snaps up on ollies.

-=AlexXx=- · Posted: Apr 26, 2010 7:01 pm Post subject:

wakemitch, great review mitch! I cant wait to try one under my feet.

Gnarly Dancer 42 · 360 flip Joined: 21 May 2007 Posts: 5121 City: kalamazoo

remotes are awesome. defiantly one of the best wood concaves on the market

good review Cool

G.K.D. · Frontside 180 Joined: 31 Dec 2009 Posts: 404 City: Sydney

wakemitch, keepin it real mate... nice

disco hippo, I went from ridding an 08 Control 43 (which is the same as the 08 Impulse, but with EVA) to a 39.39" Excelsior. The first time I rode it, to be honest, I was disappointed and didn't like it. It felt really small and kinda weird. It took me a couple of days solid riding before I got my feet placement sorted because of the size difference. Once I got that down I fell in love with it.
Now, after ridding 5 different boards over the summer season here in OZ, each one of them felt slow and clumsy compared to my Integrity.

electricsnow · cassette Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 10756 City: Jefferton

wakemitch, as always, thank you for the amazing post. Cool

Twitter news for yan, via www.remotewakeskates.com : http://twitpic.com/1ircg5

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

miller · Backside 180 Joined: 08 Aug 2004 Posts: 2394 City: Regina

Oh Canada ........

Assayer · Faceplant Joined: 13 Dec 2009 Posts: 20 City: The Bay

Reppin' Canada hard with that graphic.....obviously I'm stoked on it! Bravo Yan

matty_edwards · Posted: Apr 27, 2010 6:27 am Post subject:

iv been waiting for a review of one of these, now im even more keen to try one. well done

zip · Backside 180 Joined: 27 Feb 2008 Posts: 752 City: Sydney

looks dope YAN!!!!!!

Scott MN Peterson · Pop Shuvit Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Posts: 160 City: Shakopee

Am I reading this right?
Are you saying its a wood SST. I mean that would make a lot of sense because Silas spent tons of time perfecting that skate the up and leave.

wakemitch · Posted: Apr 28, 2010 12:54 pm Post subject:

Scott MN Peterson, no. only the rail shape reminded me of an sst. the concave and feel of the board is way different.

Paul · Posted: Apr 28, 2010 5:27 pm Post subject:

wakemitch, thanks for the review, very interesting and well written.
so is she your new ride or are you still in love with your integ?