2003 Kampus Swing Good or Bad?

Ronin · Posted: Feb 17, 2006 11:23 pm Post subject: 2003 Kampus Swing Good or Bad?

Hey,

I'm looking at getting into wakeskating. I have the chance to grab a 2003 Kampus Swing locally in almost new condition for around $70 CND so about $60 US.

Its the 9-Ply with real grip tape on the top (not the rubber mix stuff)

http://www.wakeskating.com/board_guide/board_list.php?company=Kampus

How is this board? Is it worth it for me to start on? Or should I spend some more money and grab a newer concave board?

Any help would be great!

Thanks

kento911 · Kickflip Joined: 29 Mar 2004 Posts: 3657 City: Phoenix

personally I love that deck, but its different, and alot of peopel dont nessicarily like it, but for 60 bucks, you could get it and flogg it on rails if you dont liek it

Raven · Posted: Feb 18, 2006 1:04 am Post subject:

That deck seemed too loose when I rode it. The tail is so round it was hard tracking. Lots of concave and good pop though, good luck. I'd get a more modern deck, concave.

Ronin · Posted: Feb 18, 2006 2:00 pm Post subject:

Anyone else ride this or have ridden it?

bjr · Posted: Feb 18, 2006 2:26 pm Post subject:

Where can you find Kampus these days?

kento911 · Kickflip Joined: 29 Mar 2004 Posts: 3657 City: Phoenix

Raven, really I liked it, it was loose in the center, but the hooked edges really made it hook up in a cut, the only realy down side to it is if your used to a regular board you have to force your self to lean back a little more on lips

wakesk8r9610 · Backside 180 Joined: 23 Sep 2003 Posts: 1267

Raven,weird board...it had good pop but i couldnt balance on lipslides at all

warlock · Backside 180 Joined: 20 Jan 2005 Posts: 1503 City: AC

worth $60 for sure.....

biggie_j · Posted: Feb 22, 2006 1:55 pm Post subject:

you have to buy it. in my opinion it is such a great board. not to many people seem to like it but i think its worth it. especially for $60.

daniel · Back Big Joined: 26 Apr 2004 Posts: 3669 City: Duncan

i have one in almost new condition i would sell you for 30 and you pay shipping....i have pics...i hate that board!

nvm i didnt see your in canada....

warlock · Backside 180 Joined: 20 Jan 2005 Posts: 1503 City: AC

dee.. i'm curious what you hate about it??? do you ride it w/ or w/ out fins?

daniel · Back Big Joined: 26 Apr 2004 Posts: 3669 City: Duncan

w/ out....

dietwater5 · Posted: Feb 22, 2006 8:40 pm Post subject:

you can buy a swing and a slide for about $90 dude or whatever the bid goes to on ebay....thats what me and big_dee45 did to get both of ours. Awesome deal!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Kampus-wakeskate-2-for-1-deal-swing-slide_W0QQitemZ7221351169QQcategoryZ23807QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

BillyBlardo · Faceplant Joined: 20 Nov 2004 Posts: 9 City: Tampa

I've been riding that board for awhile. It's cheap. Takes tons of abuse. It's not a bad board to pick up since it's so cheap. Not a bad idea to start with that and if you enjoy wakeskating pick up a different board later, and use the swing board for rails and such.

canalskater · Guest

i loved it. i landed my first kickflip on it and i probably would've landed my first v-flip on it but i started taking it ditch skating once i got my integ so i pretty much tore it to shreads. i definately recommend this board.