Wood Vs. Composite

11RANDOMNESS · Posted: Sep 11, 2012 4:41 pm Post subject: Wood Vs. Composite

Whats everyones opinions? What do you ride? Personally I just tried my first wood board today and I don't think I am ever going back, just fell in love with the feel. I know before I heard people talking about how it felt more like skating but I didn't know it would feel this cool.

fastgreens · Kickflip Joined: 29 Dec 2007 Posts: 3563 City: baytown

i like having wood Laughing

southpaw · Posted: Sep 11, 2012 9:58 pm Post subject:

wood feels alive under your feet Cool

Raven · Posted: Sep 12, 2012 6:57 am Post subject:

wood
has
the
natural
resliency
that
is
uncompromisable

anybody
ever
birchbend Smash

jdarr · Posted: Sep 12, 2012 7:49 am Post subject:

I love wood, Riding a NEW Mogley and it rips. Started on an impulse, then I got real used to a composite Byerly and loved it, but theres just something about good would that keeps you coming back. Twisted Evil

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

I like wood boards but when it comes to buying one I usually go comp. Most wood boards have a limited life span and as long as they get the shape right comp isnt that much different.

GnarShredd · Backside 180 Joined: 24 Jan 2009 Posts: 1529 City: Seattle

Have always and have only ridden wood boards. I really like the idea of a composite but they always seem like they'd be so much lighter (i know the new tech is probably a lot better though). Something about the feel of wood on rails is nice too.

Sagittorious · Posted: Sep 12, 2012 3:39 pm Post subject:

I rode wood decks up untill this summer wich really isn't saying much, but I went ahead and got a used cajun cougar. Something I've noticed from the switch from wood to composite is that the composite slides alot better than my old new wood concave did.

-=AlexXx=- · Posted: Sep 15, 2012 2:16 pm Post subject:

feels like its been years since a thread like this lol

awatts · Posted: Sep 15, 2012 2:52 pm Post subject:

Id like to see this poll taken when Nick rode for Integrity...right? I swear Composite used to win these polls.

-=AlexXx=- · Posted: Sep 15, 2012 9:39 pm Post subject:

awatts, lol right? the sheep have spoken and now WOOD is the best thing to ride! (like ive been saying all along Razz

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electricsnow · cassette Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 10735 City: Jefferton

I think Nick's presence has something to do with it, maybe even coupled with product availability. but most wood decks are being made a lot better--at least the way I see it, most wood decks are still composite decks because they might utilize fiberglass or a sidewall material, etc. Maybe I'm being liberal with the definition.

awatts · Posted: Sep 16, 2012 12:33 am Post subject:

Very very true about the construction;-) This poll does show change in customer satisfaction which probably relates to increased durability which is nice to see. Composites nowadays are what? Integ/mutiny, revivals, mods, SST"s? With wood being Heritages, Impulses, Oaks, WM's, and maybe Remotes? Random

likwidfolife · Pop Shuvit Joined: 30 Apr 2009 Posts: 228 City: DFW

wood composite is the way to go!

There is a night and day difference between the integrity foam core boards and bamboo/birch core boards.

I would love to ride an all wood board to "keep it real" but in the grand scheme of things they just don't last that long and require constant maintenance to keep riding unless replaced.

even if i do have to fiberglass the sidewalls/reinforce its structure I will probably continue to ride them.

But who knows, if for some reason i end going broke and cant keep replacing them I will always have an integ..

eviltweak · Backside 180 Joined: 11 Jul 2008 Posts: 839 City: Nor Cal

I think the biggest factor is the amount of companies that make the boards. We now have remote which everyone loves, as well as watermonsters, which are at such an unbeatable price point. I'm sure nick being on remote helps, but not because fanboys want to ride what nick rides, i think its because his deck rides so much differently then every other deck made. In my opinion people are moving to wood to ride decks like his, as well as riding the very available, durable, and cheaper wood boards.

I rode an integrity for a long time, and a month or so before nick switched to remote i switched to watermonsters because they were so available, all i had to do was call Austin at the LP and the deck was on its way, not to mention that they retail for 250$, at that price (shipping included on both) i can get 2 WM for the price of one integrity.

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

senorbueno · Backside 180 Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Posts: 1593

Grip tape or foam? Shoes or no shoes? Llamas or Alpacas?

tad · 360 flip Joined: 07 May 2006 Posts: 5031

Over the years I've heard a ton of people say they buy composite boards just because they last longer or don't want to buy 2 boards a year. I'd like to hear what other "action sports" have consumers that base their product selection solely off life expectancy. Not saying there is anything wrong with that, I just find it interesting. I feel like most people know what they are getting into when they pick up a hobby like this and expect to thrash some product. Especially with the direction wakeskating has been taking, not too many people are strictly riding jet/boat anymore.

I guess there is always going to be those people that are strapped for cash. And I can't really say it's because wakeskates are still new and evolving, because skateboards, snowboards and surfboards are still advancing their technology & design every year.

Anyways, I forgot what this tangent is even about. Buy whatever you want, as long as it doesn't have gymnastic straps on it.

I'd be keen to see a separate poll for which you think performs better of the two, or three and add bi-levels in there. (Just for old-times sake)

Laughing

11RANDOMNESS · Posted: Sep 17, 2012 11:27 am Post subject:

tad, Well take skateboarding for instance, people might want to buy more expensive decks that will last them longer without snapping or wheels that won't flat spot quickly. Wakeskating isn't the only sport were people make purchases that depending on durability.

tad · 360 flip Joined: 07 May 2006 Posts: 5031

11RANDOMNESS, I was mainly directing that to the people I've heard buy composites SOLELY off life expectancy. Even if they prefer the way a wood board rides and feels under their feet.