New Handle?

OverEasy · Pop Shuvit Joined: 08 Aug 2005 Posts: 167 City: Richardson

Been using the same Straightline Amoeba handle for years, and it's getting pretty torn up, so I'm considering getting a new one. The carbon fiber type handles look cool, but they're expensive, and I've heard they can break & sometimes don't float very well. I do like the look of some of the ones that are rounded at the corners for handle passes.
Any suggestions?

Gregeo · Guest

carbon fiber handles are too overpriced and completely unnecessary. Any handle is adequate for handle passes. I had a carbon fiber handle before and used it until the thing smacked me in the face and split open my lip. Plus they wear out kinda fast. I have the '05 byerly handle and love it. Check out some of the new handles that are out there before buying a carbon fiber because they suck.

bjr · Posted: Jul 14, 2007 11:01 am Post subject:

Gregeo, you get what you pay for fella, because it smacked you in the face they are unnecessary....i have the eclipse SL handle and fiznackling love it, been using it for about 3 strong seasons and it is still holding up and floating perfectly, you also cant beat that the weight what? a pound?

bang717 · Ollie Joined: 27 Apr 2004 Posts: 64 City: Chattanooga

I have the Accurate Catalyst handle and love it. Been using it for 2 seasons and the grip is still great. Floats good and I like it for handle passes.

Le Jalapeno · Guest

do handles make all that much difference?

OverEasy · Pop Shuvit Joined: 08 Aug 2005 Posts: 167 City: Richardson

I don't think the handle makes a huge difference in your riding or anything. I just want something that will perform well if I'm gonna buy one anyway.

TWG · Kickflip Joined: 25 Sep 2006 Posts: 3258

Bonis69, not if you ride at odub

Ronin · Posted: Jul 14, 2007 12:50 pm Post subject:

Stick to Straight Line. Their handles and lines are awesome.

http://www.wakeside.com/page/W/PROD/straight_line_wakeboard_handles/straight_line_ari_wakeboard_handle_07

I have that handle, with the viper line and its awesome. Super light as well. And as you probably know the Amoeba grip is awesome. I like the Interlock as well, but its a little thicker. But the great thing is you can just change the grips if you want a different feel.

Go for the Straight Line again.

MikeyLSkate · Pop Shuvit Joined: 19 Apr 2007 Posts: 154 City: Austin

I liked the murray handle from this year.

-=AlexXx=- · Posted: Jul 14, 2007 2:27 pm Post subject:

check out accurate handles they are solid, get the murry one. its amazing.

Gnarly Dancer 42 · 360 flip Joined: 21 May 2007 Posts: 5121 City: kalamazoo

we've had the same handle for like 5 years and its super heavy, but it does the trick Idea

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

I've got a Straightline carbon handle w/ the Amoeba grip at my shop if you like the Amoeba style of grip and wanna go for a carbon handle...

I'm a huge fan of Straightline's A.R.I handles. They're as light as carbon at half the cost...and you get to choose which grip style you want.

Accurate makes solid stuff, too. I like the Premier handle...but I still miss the churro shaped one! Crying or Very sad

jakedickson · Pop Shuvit Joined: 09 Jul 2005 Posts: 136 City: MV

I bought a Churro style Premier handle from Academy for like 30 bucks. The lime green one.

wakemitch · Posted: Jul 14, 2007 8:01 pm Post subject:

i love straightline handles but i hate how they put the logo in the middle. i have to flip the handle over.

Chrishau · Backside 180 Joined: 19 Sep 2006 Posts: 919 City: Aurora

Get the accurate Proof. SO NICE:D

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

jakedickson, did you buy it recently? i want one!

jakedickson · Pop Shuvit Joined: 09 Jul 2005 Posts: 136 City: MV

scott a, Yessir. About a month ago, and i love it. It's so comfortable.

TannerC · Backside 180 Joined: 17 Mar 2005 Posts: 1694 City: Nanaimo

Jake, link please

Gnarly Dancer 42 · 360 flip Joined: 21 May 2007 Posts: 5121 City: kalamazoo

OverEasy, Gregeo, Chrishau, whats up with the cartoon avatars? Crazy Eyes

jakedickson · Pop Shuvit Joined: 09 Jul 2005 Posts: 136 City: MV

scott a, Beaver, Sorry guys, I bought mine from their store in Longview, Tx. I just looked on their site and they didnt have it.