Original Wakeskates

adeguzman · Ollie Joined: 08 Sep 2010 Posts: 73 City: Manteca

I rode this board up at convergence and took a ski set with Rich and I really like it. Felt really good rode nice, weight was good and you don't really even notice the kick tail too much but it does help out. Even learned a couple new tricks on it.

spowell · Posted: Apr 26, 2012 5:03 pm Post subject:

does seem weird, and i can't see my foot being comfortable on the kicktail when just cruising but it's really good to see people doing something different Smash

Richard · Faceplant Joined: 28 Apr 2012 Posts: 3

What happens if you land awkwardly with your back foot and snap your ankle on that kicktail........ Question

Richard · Faceplant Joined: 28 Apr 2012 Posts: 3

wakemitch · Posted: May 02, 2012 11:21 pm Post subject:

Richard, doubt Rich all you want, but many of know that he is the man. Besides having a passion for wakeskating and wanting to help the sport, he also KILLS it.

A.Rodriguez · Posted: May 03, 2012 10:27 am Post subject:

The board definitely looks interesting, if I get a chance to ride I would.

texasT · Posted: May 03, 2012 10:52 am Post subject:

henrification · Frontside 180 Joined: 10 Jun 2010 Posts: 280 City: 941

how the hell do you back 180 melon?

islandtime · Posted: May 03, 2012 2:02 pm Post subject:

scott a · "a" is for angel Joined: 17 Feb 2004 Posts: 4126

wakemitch · Posted: May 05, 2012 1:55 am Post subject:

awatts · Posted: May 05, 2012 1:33 pm Post subject:

I had Rich shoot over some pics this am to share his ideas and theory on correct foot placement. Enjoy.

awatts · Posted: May 05, 2012 1:40 pm Post subject:

1 more, showing correct top view

-=AlexXx=- · Posted: May 05, 2012 2:43 pm Post subject:

any video of anyone riding it?

awatts · Posted: May 05, 2012 2:53 pm Post subject:

Here you go bud. I'll see if anyone can shoot video at our demo Monday as well.

http://wakeboardingmag.com/videos/2012/02/14/video-rich-facciano-announces-original-wakeskates/

girlsafteryou · Pop Shuvit Joined: 16 Jun 2009 Posts: 102 City: Seattle

I think it looks interesting, maybe not better, but that's the beauty of this sport. It's a very small community, and they dictate the market. I say try one and who knows maybe it kicks ass.

thatwasrad · Posted: May 08, 2012 12:42 am Post subject:

first off,

i hate wood decks. every wood board that i have rode has never felt comfortable for me. i currently ride an integ, and i love the board and how it feels under my feet. last thursday i rode the newest remote board, and i wasnt a big fan. i felt like i lost all my pop, but did feel like my shuvs and 3shuvs were very solid and spun around for me very well.

today i was at THE LIQUID PLAYGROUNDS demo day with ORIGINAL WAKESKATES, and i literally fell in love with the Original board. at first i wasnt sure about it, because it is a wood deck and all. and the skate deck nose and tail had me a little skeptical but ive never felt more comfortable on a skate. the board popped very well, and felt effortless to get the snap and spins out of it. huge fan at this point, and cant wait for mine to be made.

wakemitch · Posted: May 08, 2012 12:50 am Post subject:

thatwasrad, how many people broke their ankle?

thatwasrad · Posted: May 08, 2012 1:09 am Post subject: