Why I won't buy a wood deck...

BittenToDeath · Posted: Oct 12, 2009 9:06 am Post subject: Why I won't buy a wood deck...

Saw this a couple of days ago, for full price, in a store:

Didn't use a funny angle either. Had the other tip flat on the ground. Now I completely understand this isn't a perfect representation of LF's, but makes me wonder what kind of quality control goes into these, allowing such a warped board to even be shipped from a warehouse. Hot shipping container maybe?

bmosing · Posted: Oct 12, 2009 9:35 am Post subject:

ill never buy another LF product after the hampson i bought a while back soaked up water a few days after i started riding it. and the grip tape peeled off after 2 sets.

Raven · Posted: Oct 12, 2009 9:59 am Post subject:

'split a peice of wood and i am there '
-jc

............wood4life.
Cool

BittenToDeath · Posted: Oct 12, 2009 10:08 am Post subject:

bmosing, foam top on this one!

Raven · Posted: Oct 12, 2009 10:13 am Post subject:

and he is dancing Cool

ZackFL(BRE) · Backside 180 Joined: 11 Oct 2008 Posts: 2386 City: Tampa

Looks like he's burning to me.

-=AlexXx=- · Posted: Oct 12, 2009 12:28 pm Post subject:

I wouldnt say "id never buy a wood board because of LF" LF has never had a reputation for quality... they are more interested in selling in quantity. Im pretty sure 90% of people who have skated a LF board have broke one. Its just the company, like you mentioned, who has no quality control, to let just a warped board out. Plus that wood looks like Home Depot lumber lol....

88skisupreme · Backside 180 Joined: 11 Nov 2004 Posts: 1342 City: ATX

caprice150 · Backside 180 Joined: 22 May 2008 Posts: 593

my 08 reed is still in terrific shape after 2 summers of everyday riding. i do take it out of the water though after i'm done riding, have you guys ever tried that? Smile

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

caprice150, You are very lucky. I had an 08 Hampson that split down the side after the second ski set with no rails. Warranty, the 09' I got to replace it delmed after a ride or two...

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

ahhh not again Laughing

cavaretta1234 · Faceplant Joined: 12 May 2009 Posts: 15 City: Mandeville

I had an 08 Hampson and the whole board got water logged and started getting mildewy on the sides... Sad

masi · Posted: Oct 14, 2009 9:01 pm Post subject:

i broke an 08 lf reed in one set on boat Rolling Eyes

lllongneck · Pop Shuvit Joined: 08 Jun 2007 Posts: 235

Thats what happens wen you make to much money. keep it with the small guys and you will get a much better board. some of you will get this one day. that thing looks like my wanker after having sex for 8 hours thats fiznackling sad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BittenToDeath · Posted: Oct 15, 2009 7:24 am Post subject: Re: Why I won't buy a wood deck...

88skisupreme · Backside 180 Joined: 11 Nov 2004 Posts: 1342 City: ATX

First, not all wood decks are created equal. Some are mass produced in far off lands with little to no QC so the company can save a bunch of money. Others are hand laminated in multiple coats by the very people who own the company. Take your pick.

Second, wood decks require upkeep if you want them to last, get some sandpaper and marine grade sealant and stay on top of all the cracks chips in the finish. Otherwise its gonna get waterloggd, split, delamed, etc.

BittenToDeath · Posted: Oct 15, 2009 11:07 am Post subject:

spowell · Posted: Oct 15, 2009 1:19 pm Post subject:

BittenToDeath, not so simple, depends how you treat em
i've been ridin the same wood concave pretty much all the time since 07 and spent very little maintaining it, and broke my integ first set on it...

ZackFL(BRE) · Backside 180 Joined: 11 Oct 2008 Posts: 2386 City: Tampa

spowell, what the hell did u do to break an integ first set?? Drop it from a building?

brassmonkey · Posted: Oct 15, 2009 1:34 pm Post subject:

what a bunch of malarkey!