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noname039039 Faceplant
Joined: 18 May 2013 Posts: 3 City: Sebring
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Posted: May 18, 2013 6:45 pm Post subject: Board Suggestions---Remote? |
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I have been looking to get a new wakeskate. I'm 6'0 and 175 ibs,
I am looking for a board that will be used 80% of the time behind a seadoo, so one that gives good pop.
I have been researching and I heard great things about Remote Boards but I haven't had the change to try one out.
What would you guys would suggest for a new board - possibly the Remote Lecomte or the Labadens?
And also is there a big difference between the 2012/2013 models?
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11RANDOMNESS Frontside 180
Joined: 27 Jun 2012 Posts: 307 City: Winter Haven
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Posted: May 18, 2013 7:04 pm Post subject: |
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Yes remote for sure.
2013s are slight more durable but I have a 2012 and its plenty plenty durable. Ive slammed it against concrete walls at riding speed and nothing happened to it. I ride the 39.5 And love it. I'm 6'2" btw. _________________ ---------------------------
-Kyle |
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noname039039 Faceplant
Joined: 18 May 2013 Posts: 3 City: Sebring
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Posted: May 18, 2013 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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Awesome
so your recommending the Remote Labadens 39.5- There still selling the Spring Release 2012 version.
any other thoughts Remote riders? |
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noname039039 Faceplant
Joined: 18 May 2013 Posts: 3 City: Sebring
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Posted: May 19, 2013 12:01 am Post subject: |
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Also,
If anyone has ridden the Matt hooker 40- Roadkill series board compared to the Labadens 39.5 board I would appreciate it.
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11RANDOMNESS Frontside 180
Joined: 27 Jun 2012 Posts: 307 City: Winter Haven
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burn Backside 180
Joined: 25 Jun 2008 Posts: 1539 City: armpit of tx
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Posted: May 20, 2013 7:33 am Post subject: |
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11RANDOMNESS wrote: | http://www.activewake.com/remote-39-5-labadens-wakeskate-spring-release-2012.html
I've riden the 40 Lecomte and theres really not a huge difference. I just like smaller anyway so I prefer the 39.5 but you can hardly tell. |
they dont have it anymore, and i just bought the lecomte. _________________ Peace through firepower!! |
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nick Island Rat
Joined: 13 Nov 2003 Posts: 14553 City: Honokowai
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Posted: May 20, 2013 10:52 am Post subject: |
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The Liquid Playground has a nice stack of Remotes in stock!
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wakethecape Ollie
Joined: 10 Nov 2010 Posts: 61 City: Philadelphia
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Posted: May 20, 2013 9:46 pm Post subject: |
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Not to shoot down remote, but if you're mostly riding behind a seadoo you probably don't need to spend the extra money to get a bullet proof remote deck. I haven't ridden the newer remotes, but I'm guessing the pop is pretty similar to a watermonster, which is a hundred bucks less. Just saying. Also, I'm 6'2" and ride a 40" watermonster. |
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Slapdown Kickflip
Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 4240 City: Austin
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Posted: May 20, 2013 11:17 pm Post subject: |
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wakethecape, Newer remotes are gonna ride waaay different from a WM man. Rocker is night/day different. Concave shape, construction/materials, everything is just really different about those two boards. Remotes ride really fast and are pretty overall energetic. The pop is, to me, softer and more springy on a Remote. I'm not knocking WM either though. Their construction is tried and true and I ride a board currently with a really similar shape and rocker and I love it. _________________ - Evan Molina |
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thatwasrad Frontside 180
Joined: 28 Jul 2009 Posts: 434 City: San Jose
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POPTART 360 flip
Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 7621
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Posted: May 24, 2013 4:20 pm Post subject: |
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I have them all
I have the Austin and Andrew WM boards, A Leo Remote, a Ben Remote, A Mutiny Cajun Cougar, and a few LFs. Also just got my first Cassette!
Why choose. I Like my Remote for 80% of the conditions, its heavy,consistent and bombproof. I really only ride my Mutiny/Integ on butter days or rails (im no ami grom fliptrickin in the chop). I also love my WM decks. They all have their strengths and weaknesses.
I would have to say though the Leo(remote) and the Andrew(WM) are prob my go to decks. They are both great for riding the ski. I feel like Nick had a great write up on the difference in the way the boards ride. The Remotes have that bottom that makes them ride on edge a bit more, where the WM is a bit softer around the edges making it more forgiving but a bit less responsive on edge.
I guess it all depends on your style.
Keep an eye out on the classifieds here. I started by getting a few used decks and trading people. Its a great way to try boards out and get a feel for what is your preference. _________________ https://vimeo.com/moontowerco |
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