how durable is the base of the Hyperlite Era?

da Liks · Addict Joined: 22 Aug 2010 Posts: 594

as the topic title says.. can my buddy just take it to the cable park and shred the kickers and rails?
my clutch has a really weak base but it holds op fine to the kicker, and gets "shredded to bits" on the slider.. and he doesnt want to tear apart his board..

intotheflats · Posted: Sep 24, 2010 6:59 am Post subject:

Tell him to get a different boad for sliders. His Era probably won't get destroyed but it will definitely show signs of being used on a slider.

da Liks · Addict Joined: 22 Aug 2010 Posts: 594

like a few scratches? haha i wouldnt mind that myself. he's so carefull with it though. doubt that he's going to buy another board though. he'll probably just wont hit the sliders..

intotheflats · Posted: Sep 24, 2010 7:35 am Post subject:

Who would go to a cable park and not hit the sliders? Thats really the only reason to go.

GnarShredd · Posted: Sep 24, 2010 7:49 am Post subject:

da Liks, It'll be fine if you don't go that regularly (also assuming you don't slam in to the side of anything). If you're just riding on to funboxes and things like that it should only get some scratches.

da Liks · Addict Joined: 22 Aug 2010 Posts: 594

ok i'll tell him, thanks!

i used my clutch on the kicker, and it showed no sign of abuse.. but when i hit the slider about 15 times it had scratches all over and it took a small chuck out of one of the molded fins, and a small chunk out of the rail haha! soooo that reduce the selling value a bit i guess Laughing

o well i got myself a nice witness grind so i can kill it!

GnarShredd · Posted: Sep 24, 2010 10:44 am Post subject:

da Liks, You'll dig that Witness. I think it's my favorite board I've owned.

da Liks · Addict Joined: 22 Aug 2010 Posts: 594

cant wait to test it tomorrow!! i'll probably do 1 warmup round and then instantly hit the slider!! haha wanna see what the board will handle!

da Liks · Addict Joined: 22 Aug 2010 Posts: 594

ok...

what the HELL...

The Witness and the ROnix 1 bindings ride so abnormally awesome.. i am instantly a better rider haha! never done a 3 before, and succeeded 3rd try. softer landings, more pop, better handling.. slides good too, only some minor scratches but i guess that 'll happen to any board..
i am never going back to open toe/cheap bindings! i'll be trying 540's probably before the season ends, i already spun one but didnt make it..