Shaping the edges on my Integrity

[Vance Collins]

So after riding my skate I want to shape the edges. On some of my fs shuvs the edge would catch and it would disappear. So if I round the edges will that help?

Actually what im looking for is what are the pro/cons of shaping it, and how do i do it?

[electricsnow]

Vance, I'm pretty sure they have directions for this on the site. I even saved the pics on my computer. The main pros I can think of are a) customizablitiy, becuase you can have a completely sharp rail like a ginsu knife, a dull rail like a wood deck, or a variable edged ride, where it's dull in the middle for lipslide forgiveness, and sharp on the ends to maintain its aggressiveness on edge (correct me if I'm wrong).

I don't know who all has sanded their board...el might have, but I know erich rides with a variable edged wakeskate. Looking back through some mags, I know wake tech used to do that with their first byerly blunts, and now that idea is coming back into use because liquid force's boards have variable edge designs.

As for actually shaping it, I'm not going to say anything because I couldn't bring myself to actually put sandpaper to closed-foam cell core. But again, check the site, or i"m sure someone else will be able to say something.

[Grouch]

Vance,

Re-Shaping your rails and general information on what it can do for your riding.

First off, we would like to say each Integrity deck comes 'turn key' or ready to ride without any shaping necessary. Secondly, re-shaping can also help some riders dial in their skate by adjusting the rails to their liking. By doing this it can help you become a better rider and allow you to progress and grow at your own pace. Below we will explain what you can accomplish by fine tuning or customizing your deck.
Every deck comes stock with a 32' degree edge from top to the bottom sheet. [exhibit A.] It runs the entire length of the board slowly fading out to the tips. This aggressive bevel allows the board to plane high on the water. With this bevel you will notice a very quick response time. It will allow you to turn with speed, force, and hold an edge extremely well. The pro's and con's for shaping the rails are listed also. Some things listed below might apply to some riders and some will not... depending on skill level and the way each person adapts and rides.

... How to Shape your rails ...

It's really simple, all you need is some medium grit sand paper and or a sanding block. Just round the edge with a back and forth motion up and down the rail. The rail will shape easily once you round the bottom sheet down a bit. A power sander or palm sander will shape it in seconds were as hand sanding obliviously will requires more effort. After you have the desired shape use some fine 'wet sand' paper to smooth it out... Nothing too complex here...
I personally ride with my edges soft thru the waist and progressively getting shaper towards the tail this allows me to have the best of both worlds... nice edging for wake to wake, and softer waist for lip tricks. I would also like to encourage you to experiment with your deck... it will help you discover what works best for you and ultimately make you a better rider. You might be suprised how much of a difference it will make.

[Vance Collins]

electricsnow, Grouch,

Thanks! They got the Integrity site blocked here.

I want to shape it like you said with Erich's, so I need to only sand the middle parts of both sides correct? And I make it round?

[el]

Actually I haven't done anything to my edges yet, but I'm planning on it. I'm also planning on putting a spoiler and 20s on it too, but lets 's keep that on the DL...

[Grouch]

el,

you need to put some gold spinners with the $$$ symbol in the middle. You would be the shizzle up in Oregon.

[Vance Collins]

Grouch,

I got a bling blinging Integrity sticker on my wakeboard!

[PIRATE]

vance, YOU were on such a role there for a while, you were like my young apprentice with your " itegrity is cooler than you, and everyone else sucks " talk. and then you went off and put a integ sticker on a wakeboard WTF were you thinking ???????????/

anyway, dont reshape your rails once you skate it for a while you'll get used to it, i never dig into the wake on lip stuff and my rail are O.G

[mikeskatesonwater]

Yeah thats not cool, thats like putting a paintball gun company or nintendo sticker on your wakeskate? thats like the kids at the skatepark who has a sticker bitched helmet.. No ONe Liked Sticker Bitches....

[mikeskatesonwater]

likes....

[Vance Collins]

Oh mikeskatesonwater your just jealous because ive been riding my hot Integrity all day, besides we both know im training to be a team rider.

[nick]

vance, You have like the worst balance ever!

I just sanded down the rails of my new Team deck (thank you Erich and Lemons ) I can't wait to ride it in like 15 minutes

[PIRATE]

[mikeskatesonwater]

ha we must not fight among ourselfs, im gonna hopefully ride my lemons on sat....hopefully....

[LFfool246]

I dont think I am using the right kind of sand paper because I tried shapping the rails on my team deck from last year and its not working.. I am retarded..

[DRAGON88]

Funny you should mention putting an integrity sticker on a wakeboard. El hooked me up with a sweet integ sticker once, and I was contemplating puting it on my board, but couldn't bring my self to do it. Something just was WRONG about putting a Integrity sticker on a Hyperlte...

[el]

Mmmk... if you are sanding down your edges, I think I made a little helper thing a while ago, but start with some sandpaper around 50-80 grit and have a hand sanding pad or a powersander if you know what you are doing. Then use a higher finer grit like 150-200 to clean it up and smooth it out. Put some elbow grease into it (or electric power)...

[midnightoil]

By keeping the edges quite sharp (keeping it stock) on the tip and tail and by sanding the centre more round will that make the board sit lower in the water or would i also have to round the kip and tail rails to make it sit lower?
Cheers guys

[nick]

midnightoil, I rounded the tips, but not as much as the middle.

[Grouch]

Mix matching stickers is kind of like wearing DVS shoes and a DC shirt.

You just dont do it...and if you do you should be shot!