New Boards Questions?

e420xx · Faceplant Joined: 18 Jul 2005 Posts: 31

Do most people prefer a bigger board? I am going to buy a new board and trying to decide if I should go bigger then my 41 cassette flat? I am thinking about an integrity or Kampus and thought about going to maybe a 43 or something? I get pulled behind a jet ski so not sure if that matters? Also should I wait for the 06 boards to come out? Does anyone know if I can still get 05 int's or kampus?

electricsnow · cassette Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 10752 City: Jefferton

most people ride a board that's right around 41 inches. I know pirate rides a 43 (or he did) and the smallest pro model hyperlite you can buy is right around 42 inches.

There really isn't any text book advice to follow. Some tall guys think 41 is too small, while some tall guys will even go down to a 40 (and then guys like grubb and byerly ride longer boards, like 42 and up).

Honestly, if you like the 41, maybe stick with the 41 for now. Integrity decks are only available in a 41, and it might be hard to find a kampus at this point in time.

In all honesty, unless you're going to be riding a ton, it may not be a bad thing to wait for the 06 decks. I think there will be a few intersting options to choose from. Anyway, good luck with the board hunting.

uk wakeskate te05 · Posted: Aug 30, 2005 9:56 am Post subject:

Ye like electricsnow said. It does work all ways, Danny Hampson rides a 42" cos he likes to have lots of board to play with.

I read the other day that he learnt to kickflip at 28!!!!! Shocked

BillyOLDS · Posted: Aug 30, 2005 11:33 am Post subject:

danny also has the widest stance ive ever seen. his fet are at both ends of the board for all lip tricks.