Wakeskate problem

Terry · Posted: Feb 22, 2009 10:50 pm Post subject: Wakeskate problem

Im going to buy a new wakeskate at the end of the summer and i need some help on what to buy. Im looking at the O'Brien INTOX, the Gator Boards DOYLE, the Hyperlite CATALYST, the Liquid Force SIGNAL and maybe the Devotid ONWARD. I really like the DOYLE because it rides like a bi-level but the INTOX looks like a pretty good board. Are bi-levels good boards too? I want a board with good pop and that will last for some summers. So can you help me out. I dont want to end up putting money on a bad wakeskate. thxs. Also put in any other good boards

lumpy pants · Posted: Feb 22, 2009 11:06 pm Post subject:

Terry, if your planning on buying a board to use for several years I would look at an integrity as well, but composites should last for awhile

gatorskater · Posted: Feb 22, 2009 11:15 pm Post subject:

If you want a board that will last a while then wood might not be your best choice, although they have gotten better throughout the years with sealants they will eventually get waterlogged. Oaks are pretty durable though, there's some video of a guy running over one with his truck. I haven't ridden an intox or a signal, but I can tell you that if you are going to but one of those boards the catalyst 2.0 wasn't bad and you can find them for cheap on ebay. What I will tell you though is that it's not a bad idea to look into some of the smaller wakeskating companies out there like oak, integrity, arson, and devotid, etc. From what I've seen over the last two years these companies seem to release less gimmicks and more viable products, plus your supporting a wakeskater owned/operated company that didn't stem off from selling waterskis Very Happy

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Alot of members on this site will probably recommend you buy an integrity but if you are new to the sport you may not want to spend that much cash, but if you do want to they're worth the cash and the wait.

wakemitch · Posted: Feb 22, 2009 11:58 pm Post subject:

Terry, if you are going to spend that much money on a wakeskate then you should get an integrity. way more durable. also they have been proven and ride great. the bamboo core boards are the most responsive decks i have ever ridden. they snap up so quick.

keep in mind that all those boards you listed have very different concave styles that you might love or hate.

Scott MN Peterson · Pop Shuvit Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Posts: 160 City: Shakopee

Sound to me like you want a thicker bi level type board right? An Integrity is not that. It also sound like you want foam grip too? The Intox was designed by Derrick Seaman (GREAT GUY BTW) so I would trust it is a great skate. And the Signal a Bryan Dawley creation (same guy who helped Thomas on the first Bi level) I would also put $$ on that this board sheds! I am not a fan of the Cat and never ridden the Doyle but Ryan seems to like it. I would say a coin flip between the Intox and Signal and which it lands on bring it home!

sk8tehwake · Posted: Feb 23, 2009 2:59 pm Post subject:

a bi-level will not last. idc what brand ect. it is. just more parts so more problems =p

erikmonty · Backside 180 Joined: 21 Aug 2007 Posts: 845 City: jupiter

out of those go for the devotid, but like the emo kid above me said it might not last too long depending how you ride it, id say go for an integ or an oak

bob. · Posted: Feb 23, 2009 3:12 pm Post subject:

for bi level - devotid and verge

wood concave - oak, new, sattelyte

composite - integrity ftw

cjbecker · Posted: Feb 23, 2009 3:25 pm Post subject:

i just got the liquid force mod in 42, it looks like is is going to be a good board. I have not riden it yet.

POPTART · 360 flip Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 7621

ive taken a few sets on the onset and it seems to be pretty solid

but im in love with my 40.5(even if it is alot of board to take care of)

Terry · Posted: Feb 23, 2009 3:57 pm Post subject:

cjbecker. when you get a chance to ride the mod can you let me know how it rides. thxs

Scott MN Peterson · Pop Shuvit Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Posts: 160 City: Shakopee

Kyle Hyams told me a while back the Mod rode like a dream! or something like that

bmr712 · Posted: Feb 23, 2009 6:01 pm Post subject:

the intox is a solid wakeskate and will hold up. it has the deep concave and the pop you want. for the money i would go with that

BLAIRWITCH · Posted: Feb 23, 2009 6:58 pm Post subject:

just get a integ Smash

Scott MN Peterson · Pop Shuvit Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Posts: 160 City: Shakopee

You kids and your integs Neutral

he wants a thick bi level type deck... not a super flat concave... read his posts