difference between the control and the hampson

Wakeness450

is there a difference between the liquid force control 41 and the hampson 41 shape besides the foam grip?

i can get the control is $30 cheaper than the hampson so i just wanna know if the foam is the only differnce...

if i got the control, i'd take the foam grip off and put griptape on it.

so if you've ridden both boards, did you notice a difference in the way they ollied/performed?

basically, is the hampson's performance worth the extra 30 bucks?

Confused

andrewt · Posted: Jun 16, 2008 8:23 pm Post subject:

the control might have a tid bit wider nose IMO but otherwise very close to the same

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

Wakeness450, Yeah but is it worth 30 bucks to not have to rip off foam, buy grip and put it on? I would pay 30 and get the hampson.

MattG · Guest

Wakeness450, grip costs about 13$ if that helps any i agree withbryanbryanbb08

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

Hampson = asymmetrical
Control = symmetrical.

mcthrust · Pop Shuvit Joined: 25 May 2007 Posts: 160

scott a, incorrect

stOAKed · Backside 180 Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Posts: 1946

The control is kinda like the 06 impulse while the 08 hampson is more beefed up but im not sure of the shape

Lollar · 360 flip Joined: 19 Jun 2007 Posts: 8253

The 41 control and the Hampson are both A-Sym. There is a more noticeable nose on the Hampson. The concave is about the same from when I looked at them. I think they have the same # of plys. The hampson has a tad bit more weight from what I remember and thats about all the difference IMHO

wakemitch · Posted: Jun 17, 2008 11:04 am Post subject:

the control is wider throughout with steeper concave at the edges.
the hampson has a narrower tail which helps it get on edge faster and has concave that starts more in the middle. the hampson also has a coating on the base to slide better and protect the bottom graphic. the hampson edges much better in my opinion for w2w because i can use the concave more and the narrower tail sits on edge much faster. the deck still has tons of surface area though.

Lollar · 360 flip Joined: 19 Jun 2007 Posts: 8253

wakemitch, I didnt get a really good look at the hampson or get to ride it so I was just going off of what I saw at Surfexpo. I did love my Control tho until it broke.

uidzero · Kickflip Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Posts: 3839 City: Casselberry

I think the hampson has better/different wood too?

Jholiday · Posted: Jun 17, 2008 11:51 am Post subject:

i think you shouldnt buy a lf wakeskate

Lollar · 360 flip Joined: 19 Jun 2007 Posts: 8253

cenflskate, I loved my LF. My mom bought it for me for my B-Day. She was super pissed when I broke it.

wakemitch · Posted: Jun 17, 2008 11:59 am Post subject:

uidzero, same wood.

Lollar, if you liked the control you will love the hampson 40. it will be much more responsive because you dont need size 11 feet to get your heels and toes on the concave at the same time. but if you cant handle the assymetrical then it might not be for you.

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

dangit...what the hell? I was told over and over by my LF rep that the Control was symmetrical. It looks symmetrical and I didn't ever notice a difference riding it. I guess I fail. Laughing

Lollar · 360 flip Joined: 19 Jun 2007 Posts: 8253

wakemitch, Well I already got an Oak to replace it. I didnt want to wait for a new board and Lance being the great guy he is got me my new board in like 2 days. A-Sym didnt bother me at all once I got use to it on my 06' LTD A.Reed.

I wear size 11 Laughing

wakemitch · Posted: Jun 17, 2008 12:35 pm Post subject:

Lollar, for some reason i had thought you said you were a smaller guy. my bad.
my feet were too small for the concave on the control

Lollar · 360 flip Joined: 19 Jun 2007 Posts: 8253

wakemitch, I am 5'4 but I wear size 11. Go figure.

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

Wakeness450 · Posted: Jun 17, 2008 8:43 pm Post subject:

ok so i'm pretty sure the hampson is what i want, but im not sure if i should try a smaller size skate (the 40 inch), ive always ridden 41's and 42's...

so with size 11 shoes, being 6' tall and the will to learn a lot of flip tricks, do you think trying a 40 would be stupid?