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Shaf
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 Posted: Mar 06, 2008 8:49 am Post subject: Wakeboard or Wakeskate? |
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Hi!
Im about to get a new board, my first one  Iv been kneeboarding for about 2 years now, but dont was trying wakeboarding last summer and really liked it. Even though it was only for about 2 days 
But now when looking around for a board to buy, i noticed Wakeskating.
Iv read some about wakeskating being easier when not having a big wake. I have a 16 footer sportsboat with a 50 hp Tohatsu outboard which dont make such a good wake. (hence i cant jump high enough with my kneeboard to do 180's and 360's with my non-fiberglass board)
What i understand is that with wakeskates and wakeboards you can pop a bit better using your legs?
Wakeskates is a bit cheaper also, but ill give you a pic of my wake to let you know how big the wake is.
(Didnt land that one, but it was close )
Another one to show the wake
Tips would be appriciated! This saturday im going to the local Boatshow in Stockholm, so maybe im going to buy a board there.
Thanks in advice! |
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Wakeboarding=Life
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How do you kneeboard for 2 years? I would at least start with wakeboarding. You can always have both too  |
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howabouttheiris
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| Posted: Mar 06, 2008 3:12 pm Post subject: |
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| Snce I assume that is the top of an outboard that I see in the photo, I would recommend a wakeskate. |
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Shaf
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| Posted: Mar 06, 2008 11:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Wakeboarding=Life wrote: | | How do you kneeboard for 2 years? I would at least start with wakeboarding. You can always have both too |
I got a kneeboard from my parents because i thought it would be fun to try as it isnt that many people kneeboarding here in Sweden. And everyone can use a kneeboard (my little sister) as it dont have any bindings.
| howabouttheiris wrote: | | Snce I assume that is the top of an outboard that I see in the photo, I would recommend a wakeskate. |
Yes thats true. Its an outboard. First time i was behind it was last summer. The year before i was boarding behind another even smaller boat.
How hard is it to wakeskate? I have been skateboarding a bit when i was younger, only dooing ollies and drinds as i wasnt able to do kickflips etc.
Is it harder on water or will i even without much skateboarding have a nice time learning tricks?
Thank you! |
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HHI Dave
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Shaf
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| Posted: Mar 07, 2008 3:02 am Post subject: |
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| HHI Dave wrote: | Hey Shaf, does it have to be one or the other?
I enjoy both wakeboarding and wakeskating. As soon as I can upgrade to an inboard, I'll enjoy wakesurfing too.   |
Onfortually its one or the other, or ill end up buying 2 of the cheapest boards LF and Obrien can offer. |
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howabouttheiris
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| Posted: Mar 07, 2008 7:05 am Post subject: |
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I agree with HHI Dave... A $150-200 combo (good used or end of season wakeboard and boots from '06) and a $50-100 wakeskate is a great combo.
I was never a skateboarder. I spent most of my gear money on a wakeboard and a good rope, then went to Academy and bought the $79. wakeskate that they have.
A lot of folks on this site preach buying top-o-the-line stuff from the beginning. I agree that it would be nice to be able to do that.
After 4 seasons, I can still just barely ollie the skate, do small inside out jumps, lipslide, and spin. Besides a garage paintjob, the same POS skate is still working fine for me. |
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Shaf
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| Posted: Mar 07, 2008 7:21 am Post subject: |
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| howabouttheiris wrote: | I agree with HHI Dave... A $150-200 combo (good used or end of season wakeboard and boots from '06) and a $50-100 wakeskate is a great combo.
I was never a skateboarder. I spent most of my gear money on a wakeboard and a good rope, then went to Academy and bought the $79. wakeskate that they have.
A lot of folks on this site preach buying top-o-the-line stuff from the beginning. I agree that it would be nice to be able to do that.
After 4 seasons, I can still just barely ollie the skate, do small inside out jumps, lipslide, and spin. Besides a garage paintjob, the same POS skate is still working fine for me. |
A Liquid force Omega is about 360 $ with one-size-fits-all boots in Sweden. Are there any less expensive LF boards, like the trip or witness?
And a wakeskate (liquid force Faction) is about 175 $.
Why are things so expensive here, you guys have great prices of your stuff
Either its going to be a pretty expensive but yet beginner-friendly wakeboard or wakeskate, or a bit cheaper things and ill get both.
But since we only get like 3-4 months of riding (cold water) it feels like i should focus on only one thing 
This is hard  |
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Shaf
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| Posted: Mar 08, 2008 9:38 am Post subject: |
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Okey Guys!
Like i told you before i went to the Swedish Boat Show today, and got a wakeboard with me home
Its a Gator Boards Caddy 142 (2007 $380.00 USD) and a pair of Alkaline G-Force boots (made by the Swedish gatorteamrider Gustav Lidmalm) for a the same price as the LF omega with on-size-fits-all boots.
The seller also got me the " Air Nautiques Australian Protour 07" DVD and a quite expensive rope for no charge.
I got the board for half the price it was sold last season, a really nice buy
Here's a pic of it.
Now i just need to wait for the water to become a bit warmer...
Oh, and thank you for your help! Really appriciated! |
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inter
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| Posted: Mar 20, 2008 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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| Congrats on the new board. looks like a great setup. killer deal too. |
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Shaf
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| Posted: Mar 24, 2008 5:52 am Post subject: |
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| inter wrote: | | Congrats on the new board. looks like a great setup. killer deal too. |
Thank!
Right now it doesnt look good... Its snow outside! We had great weather (still too cold to ride) but no show until a couple of days ago. Now its been snowing all day. We are planning on putting the boats into the water in the beginning of May, and thats when i want to be able to ride |
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LakeIolaLuke
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| Posted: Mar 24, 2008 8:35 am Post subject: |
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Shaf, while that is not a bad rope and handle combo, especially since it was free, but sometime in the future you're gonna want to upgrade to a spectra rope (non-stretch) and that will help your riding greatly
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| buckthis wrote: | | And another reason wakeboarding is better than surfing, you die less, that means you have another day to wakeboard, which is more fun than surfing anyway. |
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Shaf
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| Posted: Mar 24, 2008 11:23 am Post subject: |
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| LakeIolaLuke wrote: | | Shaf, while that is not a bad rope and handle combo, especially since it was free, but sometime in the future you're gonna want to upgrade to a spectra rope (non-stretch) and that will help your riding greatly |
Hmm... The seller told me i could chose between 2 ropes, one with a bit of stretch, and one without. He told me the one i chose was a rope without stretch :S |
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HHI Dave
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