A good beg/int board

FASTnSPEEDY · Faceplant Joined: 25 May 2005 Posts: 10

Hey,

I went to try to order a Kampus K-series a few days ago and I was told there kind-of out of business. (They aren't really out of business, but they aren't shipping any thing out.) Sooooo

What would be a good board for a total beginner?
I am 135lbs and totally new to wake-skating. My wake-boarding skills are next to none, I can get up but that's about it. Laughing

I live on the water and go out all the time, the only problem is I have an older sea-doo that puts out sad wakes, so big air wake-boarding isn't a option. So I started looking at wake-skates, I will probably improve pretty quickly, so I would like to buy something that would be OK to learn on, but still be good as I got better and also started hitting rails. (we have them built for skis and knee-boards)

So thats board would you go with? I don't mind spending a little more provided it's worth it, but I would prefer not to spend too much.

John

Jonesie · Backside 180 Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Posts: 811

any board that you want

the end

jboss · Kickflip Joined: 22 Jun 2004 Posts: 3210 City: Chalmette

Integs are a bit more but definately worth it. If you don't want to spend too much get the Team model ($250). They're about to start shipping so it's the perfect time to get one. If you don't want to spend that much, a lot of people like Oaks. They are about $200 and everyone who has one seems to like it.

dirtyohioriver22 · Backside 180 Joined: 13 Mar 2006 Posts: 1705 City: cincy

ya you should get an oak ive heard nothin but good stuff from them, or an integ like jboss said ,i just ordered one wooohoo

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

FASTnSPEEDY, you can get a Kampus K-39 from Bliss Sports... they have a few left in stock http://www.blisssports.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6_38&products_id=149

http://www.blisssports.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6_38&products_id=151

FASTnSPEEDY · Faceplant Joined: 25 May 2005 Posts: 10

cfxomega · Frontside 180 Joined: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 466

get the Kampus...you'll like it
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electricsnow · cassette Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 10735 City: Jefferton

FASTnSPEEDY, the kampus decks should (underline that) be shipping at the end of may. we'll have something up on the site really soon about all of that. I'm not sure if they're different from the 03 decks, but the clint pro model is slated to have a more snowboard-like lay up (vertically laminated wood, fiberglass).

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

Clint's deck is gonna be a little wider, and have more rocker than the standard K-Series I believe and it's going to be a 40.5"

Glad to see Kampus is still in the game.

lake weir ocala FL · Backside 180 Joined: 06 Jun 2005 Posts: 1241 City: Ocala

I loved my K39!!!!!!!

bang717 · Ollie Joined: 27 Apr 2004 Posts: 64 City: Chattanooga

I just placed my order for a blue K-39 from Bliss Sports.
Thanks guys!

FASTnSPEEDY · Faceplant Joined: 25 May 2005 Posts: 10

[quote="senorbueno"]FASTnSPEEDY, you can get a Kampus K-39 from Bliss Sports... they have a few left in stock http://www.blisssports.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6_38&products_id=149

http://www.blisssports.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6_38&products_id=151[/quote]I ordered the board Friday at 2:30 and it came in today (Monday) before I'd gotten back from work. They were awesome to deal with, definitely a great shop to buy from.
Now for a new question, With the board came those Kampus Bump Fins, (they look like a rounded fin with cut-outs in the middle of the fin) from what I've read they are great for rails, and good for spin tricks, but not as good as fins for carving. Would they be OK for a beginner?
I've never ridden a wakeskate before so I wouldn't know the difference, so I'm guessing they would be OK to start with?

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

FASTnSPEEDY, they will be fine to start with....
I ride my Kampus finless, as do several other people. Fins are something that you have to figure out for yourself. Everybody has their own opinions on them. I've seen some people ride with 2 fins, 1 fin, big fins, little fins, bumps, DIY fins made out of wood, and just recently someone on here just put little metal brackets on his board that he bought at home depot. The possibilities are endless.

FASTnSPEEDY · Faceplant Joined: 25 May 2005 Posts: 10

I went to put the fins in and the two out side holes don't go all the way through the deck. But the bump fins I have, have three screws on each fin.
Is it OK to drill through the wood?
If I do drill through the wood do I need to put something in the holes to prevent the board from becoming "waterlogged?" Something like candle wax like many people mention.

myers · Frontside 180 Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Posts: 283 City: VENICE

try it without fins first before you drill because theres a good chance you will like it without them, most people end up not using them but its all your preference.

FASTnSPEEDY · Faceplant Joined: 25 May 2005 Posts: 10

JB_CANSKATE · Posted: May 09, 2006 6:23 pm Post subject:

yea man deffinately seal it multiple times with any outdoor wood sealer.

JB

myers · Frontside 180 Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Posts: 283 City: VENICE

It wouldnt hurt to seal the deck before you ride it, it will definately make it last longer but you have to sand it down first which is a pain in the ass. Personally, i think its only a 75 dollar board so dont worry about it. My friend beat his kampus to death and it held up really well without any sealant. Another thought is, by the time the kampus is dead, you will be ready for a much better board.

If you do drill the fin holes then seal them if you can find some cheap sealer in a small can or something but i wouldnt waste too much time/money doing it becuase its not that big of an issue especially if you are gonna have fin screws in it. One thing you could do is melt a candle and dip the fin screws in before you put them in the holes.

FASTnSPEEDY · Faceplant Joined: 25 May 2005 Posts: 10

OK, so I rode it today for the first time. Before I went out I looked over the board pretty good, it had some dings in the side but I thought, whatever, I'll probably do worse anyways. There was also one small crack, about an inch long and thinner then a hair. I called the shop and the guy said it would be OK so I sealed the crack with glue and headed out. (without the fins, I didn't have any drill bits to drill out the board for the fins so I went finless) I got done with a few passes and noticed there were many more little hairline cracks on the board, still very thin but this time some were several inches long. After I got inside I looked over the board and noticed that the wood had swelled a little by each crack. (but not by the crack I sealed with a little glue)
The questions are...
Are the cracks normal?
Should I reseal before riding again?
Is there a way to make the wood "unswell"?

If the cracks are not normal should I call about returning the board?

deltarider · Guest

it is probably just the paint...but i would seal it just in case...try a really strong water-proof wood laminent