NEW BOARD ADVICE

christianjb1985 · Newbie Joined: 31 May 2013 Posts: 7

Hi Guys,
Looking for some advice on getting a new board.
I've been boarding for almost 2 years on a LF trip 142.
Was an unreal board to learn on, very happy with it.
Find it has too much grip and not enough pop, need to slide more and want heaps more pop.
Ride once almost every weekend in summer, spring, autumn and once every 3 weeks in winter.
Current ride behind an I/O and won't be changing for a while.
As a result, really really want more pop from my board, as the wake is pretty averge.
But still keeping in mind, I've only been riding 2 years. I don't want a really slippery board that will just frustrate me re-learning carving.
Like the concept of some of the flex hybrids, but not sure about if they will sacrifice too much pop.
I still struggle on toeside pop. Can't get enough pop at the moment on the mellow continuous trip to do much at all. But heelside no issue at all.
Can only carve on goofy, not mastered popping on goofy.
Just to give you an idea of my ability, still long way to go.

From only descriptions on websites, these boards look like good options:
- LF Watson
- LF Watson Hybrid
- LF BOB
- Hyperlite Murray
- Ronix One Modello

But really I'm just going mental from the options.
So open to advice.

Thanks

FlyZone CR · Posted: Jun 02, 2013 5:42 am Post subject:

The Trip pops really well, imo.
And do you ride with or without fins?

Maybe post a video of your riding so we can give some tips. I feel that's going to help you more than any new board.

christianjb1985 · Newbie Joined: 31 May 2013 Posts: 7

Thanks Flyzone.
I'll have to get out and have it filmed, been a few weeks as I've been travelling, so might be a bit rusty.
Most of the time, pop is 2-3 ft high. Max pop is about 4ft on occassions.
So far mostly with centre fins in, i've already taken them out ready for next ride.
I know stores are somewhat biased hence me coming on here. But various stores all seem to rave about the Trip, but think it is very limited for somebody who is riding as much as me, even for beginners. They seem to think if you ride every 2-3 weeks you'd be good enough (and should be) to ride a 3 stage. But depending on personal preference as to brand and model.

Might be worth taking the trip out and pay for a lesson.

Also the main board store I use lets you try. But they don't keep a lot of stock, only have a Ronix Code22, Slingshot Reflex and Watson Hybrid in my size.

I'll post a vid on here next, but I'm thinking some lessons might be in order.

FlyZone CR · Posted: Jun 02, 2013 7:49 pm Post subject:

christianjb1985 · Newbie Joined: 31 May 2013 Posts: 7

Thanks heaps, appreciate the advice.

Addictive sport, if only I had more spare time.

FlyZone CR · Posted: Jun 03, 2013 5:51 pm Post subject:

Sure is, you just can never ride enough.
And you're very welcome. Looking forward to your video!