Board recommendations..

CC_Pirate · Faceplant Joined: 27 Feb 2005 Posts: 4

Im buying my first wakeskate these days, and I need some advice. I am quite experienced at regular wakeboarding, but never tried wakeskate and im not a terrific skateboarder.

I want to know what boards that are good for me. Price is not really an issue, but graphics are important. I want some sweet looking graphics, I think the 2005 Hyperlite Karma and Byerly boards look cool. Are they any good?

I really appreciate all hep and advice here.
Thanks

andy ross · Posted: Feb 27, 2005 8:05 pm Post subject:

the karma and byerly are ok, but i would go with a cassete.

Greg T · Skeezer Joined: 13 Sep 2003 Posts: 2448 City: ohio

The two hot boards right now are the integrity and the cassette bilevel. The hyperlites are quite nice too. I have a byerly and like it just fine. Just depends a whole lot on preference. Demo if you can.

If you are looking for something to get into the sport without alot of price, kampus k39 is good.

Overall, if you are just learning, anything will work just fine. Over time you will figure out what you like better and then you will know what to buy next.

Hope this helps.

CC_Pirate · Faceplant Joined: 27 Feb 2005 Posts: 4

Thanks guys, thats helpful. Unfortenately, I wont be able to demo.

What is it with this bi-level? Is it as great as everyone says? Will I be able to benefit from it, even though I am not experienced?

And also, I am 6'3", or 190cm tall. How long should my board be?

And what is really the difference between the 100$ boards and the 250$ boards that look just the same?

Thanks again

Greg T · Skeezer Joined: 13 Sep 2003 Posts: 2448 City: ohio

I havent ridden a bilevel, its just one of the hot boards now. only time will tell if its as good as some say.

Youll probably want a bigger board 42, 43 inches, but it really isnt a big deal. If your going hyperlite, Id pry go with the 111 or 112 ( i think those are the sizes anyways).

Differences range from materials, to concave or flat, to channeled bases, to foam or grip tops. Like I said earlier, anything will really work fine to start out.

s34n · Posted: Feb 27, 2005 8:48 pm Post subject:

"but graphics are important. I want some sweet looking graphics"

Are you serious? What the hell do graphics matter when your riding? If you have that kind of attitude, go by yourself a hyperlite so you can brag to your buddies about your "SICK GRAFIXXXXX"

CC_Pirate · Faceplant Joined: 27 Feb 2005 Posts: 4

Hahaha shut up s34n, its just a matter of personal preference.
There are tons of boards out there, and I can get a board that is both good to ride on and looks cool. Thats why I asked about it; the guys here can recommend a board that is good in both looks and quality. You should have understood that.

s34n · Posted: Feb 27, 2005 8:58 pm Post subject:

Quality should be pretty much your only priority. Who cares if its got a good graphic, if your just going to hit rails and ruin it anyway. Buy the deck you like, and if it's got a good graphic, then BONUS for you. Maybe I did misunderstand you, since in your first post the only thing you seemed to be concerned about is the looks. Never once did I see, "what board has the best durability/nicest ride". SILLY ME.

Morphine · Backside 180 Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Posts: 1207 City: 706omg

get an f'in bi-level, you'll be able to take advantage of it, and you're a pretty sturdy guy so weight shouldn't be a problem. The graphics are pretty sweet too, simple yet awesome.

or get an integrity

or get a k39

LFfool246 · Pop Shuvit Joined: 04 Oct 2004 Posts: 178

I would say get a Bi level, since you are new you will be able to progress on a really good board that not all of ous got to use as a first board. You seem too big for a 41 integrity so I would suggest a LF impulse 43 grip or foam what ever you prefer.

CC_Pirate · Faceplant Joined: 27 Feb 2005 Posts: 4

For cryin out s34, if I can have both quality and looks Ill take both, which I can. And I care care if its good graphics, although its not my only priority. Lets end this silly quarrel. Sorry if I was not clear in my first post, but everyone else seemed to understand it.

And thanks for the input Morhine and LFfool, it sounds like a bi-level is a good choice.'

s34n · Posted: Feb 27, 2005 9:08 pm Post subject:

For the sake of being helpful, I'd have to agree and get a Bilevel. If money isn't an issue, you mind as well go for it!

LFfool246 · Pop Shuvit Joined: 04 Oct 2004 Posts: 178

Yeah I personally dont think the bi-level has bad graphics and its one of the top in my opinion the top board out in the market. So you get both good graphics and great board. Enjoy you will improve a lot, I would suggest the Hampson 42 it seems more of your size.

Raven · Posted: Feb 27, 2005 9:52 pm Post subject:

Are they offering a 42 4-trak by cassette this year? That would be a kick a s board for you man. The bi-level is an advanced ride, especially for someone who doesn't skate. I'd recommend a concave, 42 or 43 would be puno. Good luck homes.

-=AlexXx=- · Posted: Feb 27, 2005 9:54 pm Post subject:

i saw bi-level or the 05 integ. both sweet graphic, and nice board.

wakeskatefooo · Backside 180 Joined: 11 Oct 2004 Posts: 908 City: odessa

get an integ the gray 1

integrity640 · Kickflip Joined: 30 Oct 2004 Posts: 2866 City: Ocala

hey make ur own graphics
im gona do that with my k39 prob put the byerly skull on ity

iloveareed · Frontside 180 Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 430 City: ATHENS

i didnt even read any of the posts in this thread but i just know someone freaked out and started tlkaing about how integs are the best or how cassette is the best

dont listen

just pick the one that looks hte coolest

duh, how else do you buy a skate??

andy ross · Posted: Feb 28, 2005 9:36 pm Post subject:

iloveareed, deffinitly not that way.

wakeskatefooo · Backside 180 Joined: 11 Oct 2004 Posts: 908 City: odessa

intgritys r awesome like without 1 i kud barely land 360 flips now im doin like inward heels to nose blunts they r sick Laughing