Built a wakeskate...what do u think

Kenny-11- · Posted: Sep 13, 2013 12:43 am Post subject: Built a wakeskate...what do u think

Hey folks

So basically here's the scoop ...42 long 15.5 wide continuous 3 stage transition basically I have continuous through the middle and flat out nose n tail...1.25 continuous and 1.25 tail n for a total of 2.5 rocker depth anyway wanted to build mine with concave anyway long story short just wanna know what u guys think ..Baltic birch 5 ply core 1/8 ply and the. 6 ply builds for total of 11...it's all sealed and ready for grip...weighs 11.9 lbs anybody I'm open to criticism thoughts as its my first board

wakemitch · Posted: Sep 13, 2013 1:06 am Post subject:

Lets see some pics. It's always cool to see homemade skates.
I do think you have way too much rocker though. It's going to drag a lot and be slow.

senza wake · Backside 180 Joined: 07 Jun 2011 Posts: 597 City: SLC

First: show us pictures.
Second: I'd go a lil wider, for 42" long I'd put it closer to 16" or more.
Third: getting that thing on the water, water is the best critic. Find out how durable that thing is, how it rides, pops etc..

nohap · Faceplant Joined: 29 Jun 2008 Posts: 1

Kenny I don't quite understand your arithmetics with 2.5 rocker. I made mine 1.4 and am happy. It rides super comfortably. Ollies are big, comparable to best boards I had oportunity to try on our spot. I didn't tried the best wooden skates as far as they are not easilly accessible here in Europe.
I used 3 layers of 6 mm plywood. The grip is EVA which is gentler for my shins and akles.

senza wake · Backside 180 Joined: 07 Jun 2011 Posts: 597 City: SLC

looks very nice. just keep riding it and see how the plys stay together. its strongly a matter of the right amount of epoxy. EVA remote? ha the shape looks very nice. doesnt look like you need advice, just a lil praise for a job well done.

puckhead · Pop Shuvit Joined: 03 Sep 2011 Posts: 115 City: Austin

That's definitely a great looking deck. Excellent job!! How long did it take to make?

Kenny-11- · Posted: Sep 15, 2013 8:26 pm Post subject:

My build

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

overstreet31 · Posted: Sep 16, 2013 11:02 am Post subject:

nohap, that is one sexy looking skate. Smash

Kenny-11-, looking good!

jdarr · Posted: Sep 16, 2013 1:05 pm Post subject:

Looks like a giant skateboard deck with squared off edges at the nose an tail. Although this does look like great craftsmanship. I want you to make me one with 1.5 in of rocker.

I will say that I think it will drag more as some else said because of the steep rocker line.

Let us know how it rides compared to others you've ridden
Very Happy

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

Wooden HL GATE!!!!!!

the other luke · Pop Shuvit Joined: 13 Sep 2011 Posts: 140 City: Cincinnati

those kick-tails are HUGE!!! Shocked

jazzbox · Posted: Sep 22, 2013 10:26 pm Post subject:

I would round the tails more but looks really solid!

-=AlexXx=- · Posted: Sep 23, 2013 10:22 am Post subject:

Lollar, i was thinking that too!! crazy rocker man, manuals for days.