what makes a board a 'pro model'

scott_fx · Criminal Joined: 07 Dec 2008 Posts: 96 City: Los Angeles

I always read about 'pro model' boards but i'm not really sure what defines a board as that caliber of board. can anyone clear this up for me?

thanks

pet575 · Posted: Feb 23, 2009 1:43 pm Post subject:

I've had the same question, good thread. From what I know, it means it is more expensive, has nicer artwork, and is absolutely guaranteed to improve your trick list. Very Happy

Medina · Posted: Feb 23, 2009 11:58 pm Post subject:

The tip and tail do have a different shape then a beginners board, a beginner has a rounded tip and tail, and a rounded edge, its more forgiving.

While a pro board will have a ''hook'' edge, and a batt tip and tail, its very catchy.

And pro boards are more expensive ofcourse Smile

dbismyname · Posted: Feb 24, 2009 8:02 am Post subject:

you guys are off a little

there's a diff in a Pro board and an Advanced board

Advanced means the shape is probably less forgiving for a beginner
Pro means it is a shape endorsed by a pro who probably also picked or designed the art.

Pro board could still be a beginner board.

Medina · Posted: Feb 24, 2009 8:12 am Post subject:

dbismyname · Posted: Feb 24, 2009 8:57 am Post subject:

well he said he reads about "pro model" boards. if it's in a magazine saying pro model then it's probably an ad for "Shawn Murray's new pro model" If that is the case then what I said applies, if he is just speaking of a pro level board then I'm just being too literal.

whatever Medina quit being such a richard

scott_fx · Criminal Joined: 07 Dec 2008 Posts: 96 City: Los Angeles

thanks guys,

all of the responses cleared it up. i was more or less talking about this forum and not reading magazines... but you're both on mark. Smile

dbismyname · Posted: Feb 24, 2009 10:01 am Post subject:

damnit I hate being wrong on the interwebs Embarassed

dbismyname · Posted: Feb 24, 2009 10:01 am Post subject:

but medina you're still a richard

Medina · Posted: Feb 24, 2009 10:31 am Post subject:

Wakebrad · Ladies Man Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas

If a "pro" has his name attached to the board it is a "pro-model." Most pro-models now have their name as the pro. Watson, Shane, Byerly, etc. It isn't always like that. Before the "Watson", Shawn Watson's pro-model was the "Substance."

Generally pro-models are the more advanced boards that cost more. But that does not always hold true. If I remember correctly Kyle Schmidt had a pro model a few years back that was more of an intermediate/forgiving board. Advertisers use the term "pro-model" instead of just saying "advanced model" because it sounds better. Since it generally holds true that "pro-models" are advanced boards it is generally understood.

scott_fx · Criminal Joined: 07 Dec 2008 Posts: 96 City: Los Angeles

Wakebrad · Ladies Man Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas

As for the characteristics of an advanced board you are looking at:

Shape of edge - Sharper is more advanced. Rounded is forgiving for beginners
Rocker size - The amount of curve to the board. More is advanced
Rocker shape - continuous, 3 stage, or progressive. Generally continuous is beginner but is not always the case. I think the Murray is still continuous (at least it was a few years back)
Fin configuration - Beginner boards will usually have more, and larger fins. Advanced boards will have less and smaller fins.