Board suggestions?

chedda · Faceplant Joined: 27 Jun 2010 Posts: 24 City: B-town

Just got into wakeskating and I love it.. I tried wakeboarding but it's really not my thing, something about being strapped onto a board makes me nervous. I rode a friend's wakeskate, and now i'm looking to buy my first one. I've been looking around, and I think I like remotes, but I'm not sure I wanna spend 250 on my first board.. So should I buy a cheaper one to learn on, and then get the remote/whatever other better board later? or go on and spend the extra cash and buy a higher end board to start with?

mojo · Posted: Jun 28, 2010 12:41 am Post subject:

if you're going to stay in the sport for at least a couple years(hopefully you're a lifer) go ahead and get a remote. flat decks cost over a bill and you'll want a new one sooner than later.

Raven · Posted: Jun 28, 2010 5:58 am Post subject:

TKWakeskator · Ollie Joined: 21 May 2009 Posts: 87 City: Kalamazoo

(hopefully you're a lifer) ya dude go with Remote, New, Integrity, or Oak:) Cool

Toxis · Posted: Jun 28, 2010 1:10 pm Post subject:

Starting out with an "advanced" board is not a bad thing. While I bought a cheap board first, it was sold in a month and a half to get a better board. And i still haven't stuck with a board for very long yet but the Oak is by far one of the best boards i've tried. Wasn't impressed with integrity (put down the pitch forks people). The best thing to do is just buy what is a decent board and be ready to upgrade after you get to try some other boards to see what you like.

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

The Sattelyte boards we have in our group are awesome, and they are holding up extremely well. The thing is, I don't know if they are available for purchase right now (same thing with Oak).

mergeleft3 · Backside 180 Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 673 City: Orlando

I would say go with an Integrity. For years I questioned the hype on this site about there boards so this year I broke down a got one so I could see what it was all about. After riding it twice I will never ride anything else. I have never ridden an Oak or a Remote so I guess I really can't speak for them but as for the major board companies decks. Don't waste your time.

chedda · Faceplant Joined: 27 Jun 2010 Posts: 24 City: B-town

I think integrities are too expensive for me at this moment.. 400+ is a little steep, maybe if i can find a used one or something. At this point i'm thinking I want either the remote or another good wood deck, because I inland skim a little bit and the wood decks are really similar to inland skims, so it would be something that i'm pretty familiar with.

I'm probably gonna check around the classifieds forum and on craigslist to see if I maybe can get a good one fo tha cheap

mojo · Posted: Jun 28, 2010 1:44 pm Post subject:

if only integ still made the dada, it would be great for you

scottyb · Posted: Jun 28, 2010 1:51 pm Post subject:

my integ is perfect for you. buy it. Very Happy