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critterCQB Criminal
Joined: 10 Dec 2007 Posts: 58 City: Neptune Beach
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Posted: Aug 16, 2008 7:28 pm Post subject: Hyperlite or Liquid Force? |
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Ok, here's the deal. I work for a shop that sells both hyperlite, and liquid force. Here in the fall, I'm gonna pro-form(purchase at cost) a new board. My question is, which one? I really wish I had the ability to take all the ones at work out, and try them. Needless to say, it doesn't really work that way. I'm not TOO worried about warranty, although it is nice. Just really looking for performance I guess. Any insight/input would be extremely helpful. _________________
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bass69 Addict
Joined: 28 Jan 2008 Posts: 529
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Posted: Aug 16, 2008 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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hm. i think you will get a lot of mixed answers to this question, but i would go with liquid force _________________
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jsweat Criminal
Joined: 20 Apr 2007 Posts: 72 City: Jacksonville
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Posted: Aug 17, 2008 5:21 am Post subject: |
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it all depends on what style of board you want. name some characteristics and we'll help you narrow it down _________________ do work!! |
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LakeIolaLuke Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 10 Jul 2006 Posts: 3064 City: Lake Iola/Orlando
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Posted: Aug 17, 2008 8:05 am Post subject: |
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liquid forces are in general going to be looser, more free-ride style boards, save for the axis, while hyperlites are going to generally be a little tighte and more abrupt turning. both companies make boards that pop hard and both make boards that wil carry you out into the flats. my recommendation on boots would definitely be liquid force _________________
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critterCQB Criminal
Joined: 10 Dec 2007 Posts: 58 City: Neptune Beach
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Posted: Aug 17, 2008 8:35 am Post subject: |
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The main things i'm looking for are pop, forgiving landings, and maneuverability for surface tricks. I've noticed that hyperlite has some pretty noticeable 3stage rockers, how are liquid forces? _________________
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Joined: 18 Aug 2006 Posts: 549 City: Counce (Pickwick)
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Posted: Aug 17, 2008 9:29 am Post subject: |
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All I'm going to say is demo the tribute before you buy anything. AWESOME BOARD _________________ In God We Trust
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savage3221 Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 17 May 2004 Posts: 3856 City: Austin, TX
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Posted: Aug 17, 2008 9:59 am Post subject: |
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just based upon what you just said, I would definitely look at the LF lineup. I think every single board has rolled edges (not sharp) that make landings much more forgiving, and surface tricks much easier. But don't worry, I don't believe that that slows down your edging ability any at all. I've been riding LF for 5 years now since a HL board and I'll never look back.
Also, on the bindings side, I definitely cote LF too _________________ Keep Austin Weird |
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TnR6Rida Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 4905 City: West TN
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Posted: Aug 17, 2008 10:13 am Post subject: |
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Liquid Force FTW |
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pooser Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 4738
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Posted: Aug 17, 2008 11:09 am Post subject: |
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if you're working at a pro shop shouldn't you be at least some what knowledgeable on how different boards ride. |
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critterCQB Criminal
Joined: 10 Dec 2007 Posts: 58 City: Neptune Beach
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Posted: Aug 17, 2008 11:54 am Post subject: |
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It's a surf shop. The "pros" can tell you exactly what surfboard to buy, but when it comes to wake, not so much. _________________
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dmb Addict
Joined: 03 Sep 2004 Posts: 950 City: The Land Down-Under
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Posted: Aug 17, 2008 3:56 pm Post subject: |
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I'm confused... You are aware that each respective company does in fact have more than one board and bindings set yes?
But yet you are asking, strictly, if you should go Liquid Force or Hyperlite? |
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bass69 Addict
Joined: 28 Jan 2008 Posts: 529
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Posted: Aug 17, 2008 4:20 pm Post subject: |
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whats ftw mean? _________________
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Wakeboard K-Fed Outlaw
Joined: 05 Jul 2008 Posts: 157 City: Chico (CSU Chico)
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Posted: Aug 17, 2008 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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For The Win _________________ I represent NOR*CAL! |
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bass69 Addict
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Posted: Aug 17, 2008 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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Wakeboard K-Fed, oh thanks _________________
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Joined: 16 Jul 2003 Posts: 847 City: Ft. Myers
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Posted: Aug 17, 2008 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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i thought it meant fu<k the world. ya know like "the vines" song. great band btw. _________________ Visit www.myspace.com/alecperkins to listen to my music! |
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TnR6Rida Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 4905 City: West TN
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Posted: Aug 17, 2008 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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wakeguy2008, lmao |
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jsweat Criminal
Joined: 20 Apr 2007 Posts: 72 City: Jacksonville
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Posted: Aug 18, 2008 4:38 am Post subject: |
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how fast or slow do you want the board to be?? _________________ do work!! |
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kevoLFwake Outlaw
Joined: 17 Jul 2008 Posts: 132
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Posted: Aug 18, 2008 5:29 am Post subject: |
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LF _________________ Land of 10,000 Lakes |
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josh154 Newbie
Joined: 10 Jul 2008 Posts: 34
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Posted: Aug 18, 2008 6:58 am Post subject: |
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I got an 07 hyperlite Murray and some 08 liquid force vantages and love the set up. Its loose when i want it to be and will set edge great. It has some good pop for a continuous and has some very loft landings. I'm comparing this to an 08 cwb pure ive ridden and an old 04 cwb freedom.
I have not ridden any liquid force boards so i cant compare the hyperlite to the liquid force. |
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obert272 Newbie
Joined: 03 Aug 2008 Posts: 15
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Posted: Aug 18, 2008 7:04 am Post subject: |
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You can't really say one company is better than the other where as it's more fair to say that one board is better than another. Since you work in a shop can't you demo the boards? If so demo as many as you can to get the feel for them. |
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critterCQB Criminal
Joined: 10 Dec 2007 Posts: 58 City: Neptune Beach
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Posted: Aug 18, 2008 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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I wish I could demo them all. But not the case. _________________
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Ryan H Outlaw
Joined: 08 Aug 2008 Posts: 116
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Posted: Aug 18, 2008 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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LF |
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RC Addict
Joined: 10 Sep 2006 Posts: 771 City: Tuscaloosa
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Posted: Aug 19, 2008 8:11 am Post subject: |
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LF FTW _________________ When it rains, it pours. |
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Prizzy Soul Rider
Joined: 06 Jun 2008 Posts: 360 City: Milwaukee
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Posted: Aug 19, 2008 10:03 am Post subject: |
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LF Shane FTW. _________________
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ky1e Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 31 Mar 2008 Posts: 2693
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Posted: Aug 19, 2008 10:16 am Post subject: |
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If you are getting it at pro-form I would get the Marek with some Atlas's and you will be a happy camper. If you are allowed to get more than one board if you break one, I would go with premier's, but only if you can get more than one board at cost because you will break them. I'm on my third premier so far this year but it is an AWESOME board _________________ Liquid Force
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TnR6Rida Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 4905 City: West TN
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Posted: Aug 19, 2008 10:54 am Post subject: |
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ilubronix, Doesn't sound very "awesome" if you keep breaking them. |
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