Pure Vs Faction

SilverMustang35 · Posted: Nov 13, 2008 8:38 pm Post subject: Pure Vs Faction

Ok,
here is my question..
I am currently riding 07 Vapor bindings and a 07 Pure 140 board. I just picked up a pair of 08 Zeus bindings (thanks BBB) and was looking at a 08 Faction 144 for $150 brand new...
My questions for you all are are there any big advantages to the Faction 144 over the Pure 140 and is it going to be noticeable as I progress? Also, a 144 seems like a big board...I know 4 more cm...but still...I am about 6ft and weigh 195-200...
Suggestions??

LakeIolaLuke · Posted: Nov 13, 2008 8:43 pm Post subject:

get that 144. I'm only about 170 (well closer to 160 after a nice round of food poisoning) but i ride 140-142 cm boards. you'll really like the smoother pop and faster landings of the bigger board

SilverMustang35 · Posted: Nov 13, 2008 9:19 pm Post subject:

Ok....so Boarders best buy just put up a Absolute 141....Sugggestions over the Faction 144? Leaning to the Absolute but its on BBB so who knows how long itll last... Smile

hco · Posted: Nov 13, 2008 10:01 pm Post subject:

You have a bit of time, if budgeting is a concern then go with the 141 and spend the saved cash on some gas/cable time. I am 6' 195 lbs and I ride an obrien vision 141 and I think it is a great length for me, but it is all preference. Small enough to whip it around, but big enough so my landings arent ridiculous.

SilverMustang35 · Posted: Nov 13, 2008 10:05 pm Post subject:

Just bought the Absolute 141....Lets hope it was a good call...Zane seems to like it hahaha....

Stephan · Guest

What is your skill level? The Absolute can be a pretty unforgiving board (I rode it for 4 years). I rode the Faction all last year and was a huge fan, not as poppy as the 'lute but much nicer landings and much more predictable.

SilverMustang35 · Posted: Nov 19, 2008 3:10 pm Post subject:

I'm doing wake to wake's , grabs, and switch riding. Havent got switch wake to wakes yet...Plan to keep progressing hard though and balance board and trampoline this off season...Granted im intermediate...barely im sure... but I hope to keep taking right to it...I couldnt pass up the price for the absolute...

drknute3 · Criminal Joined: 15 Aug 2008 Posts: 50

Im in the same boat as far as trick level and am riding the Absolute. I still have the fins in as I havent perfected my edge yet, but can w2w hs and ts, and started some ts 180's. I think the 'lute is a good board for me and hope you enjoy it as well. After I get my edging down better, the fins will come off.

SilverMustang35 · Posted: Dec 01, 2008 11:55 am Post subject:

Yeah, I have been riding finless on my pure, so I figure I will give it a go without them and see how it goes...Ive been riding finless for about a half a season or more and like it alot better...put the Zeus bindings on and it looked sweet...

LakeIolaLuke · Posted: Dec 01, 2008 3:01 pm Post subject:

widen that stance up!

SilverMustang35 · Posted: Dec 01, 2008 3:05 pm Post subject:

Oh, I definitely am... I looked at it and realized that something didn't look right lol...I just put them on there to get an idea...sigh...spring can't come quick enough...