2014 Boards

Steven M · Posted: Sep 03, 2013 6:39 pm Post subject:

Will Southern be releasing any boards?

Kevin_M · Faceplant Joined: 29 Apr 2013 Posts: 11 City: Houston

I really love these graphics

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

those are both really sick! I would like to see more of the line and who has what model.

I'm actually really digging daniel's graphics, and i guess they make sense since he's a gamer. And it's kind of cool because they're old school gaming graphics on basically the techest obscura deck in the line.

wakemitch · Posted: Sep 04, 2013 2:04 am Post subject:

I know it doesn't matter, but Ronix had old school video game graphics the last two years on their foam top skate.

But I have the same question as Steven. Will southern release boards to the public?

senza wake · Backside 180 Joined: 07 Jun 2011 Posts: 600 City: SLC

Fortenberry 40"!! Those all look awesome

GnarShredd · Backside 180 Joined: 24 Jan 2009 Posts: 1529 City: Seattle

Just keeps getting better and better for 2014! It's a good time to be in need of a new skate!

Jake S · Backside 180 Joined: 29 Dec 2010 Posts: 683 City: SLC

It'll be interesting to see the difference between the TAO and the Fortenberry and Reed skates. Does anyone know how they differ?

senza wake · Backside 180 Joined: 07 Jun 2011 Posts: 600 City: SLC

I'd like to know as well. It might just be cuz I'm on a phone, but the fortenberry looks like the board says 39.5? And beneath is labeled 40? Weird. I'd bet the shift series has slightly different rocker? But everything else the same as the Tao?

wakemitch · Posted: Sep 04, 2013 12:45 pm Post subject:

Earlier in the year I was told by the LF rep that it would be the same shape as the Tao but cheaper. So no grind base or urethane rails. But hopefully it does.
In the pictures it looks all wood, but I would be surprised if it was.

Jake S · Backside 180 Joined: 29 Dec 2010 Posts: 683 City: SLC

So maybe an updated impulse shape? It would be good to keep a lower priced concave in the line up to be on the same level and price as the WM/Virtue/Southern lines.

GnarShredd · Backside 180 Joined: 24 Jan 2009 Posts: 1529 City: Seattle

wakemitch, I remember seeing those Ronix graphics and wishing they were on a nicer skate. Looks like my wish came true!

senza wake · Backside 180 Joined: 07 Jun 2011 Posts: 600 City: SLC

I think the impulse is already the same shape as the Tao. Plus I think they'll have a doran and maybe stefen impulse? Also, that'd be weird to give one of their most progressive riders, Andrew, a pro model that won't hold up. I hope their the same as the Tao.

Kevin_M · Faceplant Joined: 29 Apr 2013 Posts: 11 City: Houston

From my understanding, Fortenberry's board will be a pressed deck, made kinda like a traditional wooden deck, It wont have a ptex grind-base but it will have the urethane side walls, and wrapped in fiberglass just like the tao.

GnarShredd · Backside 180 Joined: 24 Jan 2009 Posts: 1529 City: Seattle

Anyone at surf expo this year? I can't make it to this one unfortunately but would love to see some in person shots of what everyone's showing off!

senza wake · Backside 180 Joined: 07 Jun 2011 Posts: 600 City: SLC

man ws.com should send a reporter, someone to take pics and report on each board. Laughing

ok i realize we get all that info on each companies website eventually. just putting it out there

RedLine Whiine · Posted: Sep 05, 2013 2:27 pm Post subject:

I'll be attending the Expo. I'm curious if Ben's new 40 stayed a 1 ply thinner like his rad series 41 was.
I'll see what pictures i can post on hand. But I'm sure Alliance will post new product.

Anyone going to the Human Rocket premiere sat?

GnarShredd · Backside 180 Joined: 24 Jan 2009 Posts: 1529 City: Seattle

overstreet31 · Posted: Sep 06, 2013 12:05 pm Post subject:

found this on the unleashed wake mag instagram this morning from surf expo

Jake S · Backside 180 Joined: 29 Dec 2010 Posts: 683 City: SLC

New tech on the Remotes?

wakemitch · Posted: Sep 06, 2013 2:11 pm Post subject:

When I heard the Fall Remotes were going to be based on old school basketball jerseys I was expecting a little more.

Also, Hooker's deck is different than the rest of the teams because it doesnt say Hooker below Remote. I wonder if that was an error.

I saw a picture of the Obscura booth and they have a ton of boards this year. I cant wait to know more about the boards.

Edit: I saw the up close pictures on Instagram and the remotes look so good.