Parks Carbon

ghettolake415 · Posted: Jan 28, 2003 6:15 pm Post subject: Parks Carbon

I just got my new Parks Carbon handle in the mail todady. i can't wait to ride this weekend. it looks so insane!!!!!!!!!!!! i'll tell u what i think about it then. Very Happy

ghettolake415 · Posted: Jan 28, 2003 6:32 pm Post subject:

here's some pics!!!!!!!!!!!

Alan Whitaker · Outlaw Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 116 City: Whiteland

What was the total cost and where did you get it?

Benjamin · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 129 City: Palatine, IL

Just don't wack yourself in the head because I believe it may be hard...

aGaInSt_ThE_fOrCe · Newbie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 41 City: grapevine

looks sweet! i just don't think i could use one of those b/c they look way to stiff

Jim M · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 2933

Yeah me neither, I like the handle to have slack and be forgiving b/c my hands are rarely where they need to be in the air. I thought the Belmont was too stiff w/ the torsion bars, that Parks looks like something you hook to a weight machine!

But thats all preference, and thats a SUPER nice handle, so congrats!!

suckmywake · Posted: Jan 29, 2003 6:18 am Post subject:

Looks good. I'm curious too how stiff it will be. I thought that would work against you in some way. Handle is tight though.

billm · Soul Rider Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 476 City: TX

I had a chance to use the Carbon handle from HL ,not the parks-the smoothe grip one,and i actually was impressed with it .It is very very light ,you almost cant tell your holding it and it floats well and feels right as far as size .MY other favorite handle was the Harf handle but i may be picking a carbon up this year sometime.The only negative was the paint on my buddies fell and hit the ground and chipped badly .It shouldnt have but i can imagine if it hits the board on falls it will do the same as well as maybe put some nice dings in the board if it makes contact..

Overall a really nice handle

Josh R · Posted: Jan 29, 2003 6:53 am Post subject:

I'm guessing that doest work too well for wrapped tricks, huh? Very Happy

I already hate the ridgid Accurate Handles. Actually I hate all the Accurate Handles.

J_DOGG · Posted: Jan 29, 2003 9:02 am Post subject:

Do you know if you can get them WITHOUT the t grip?
I want just a handle with no Wrapped crap added to it....

My buddy at the shop doesn't know for sure yet....

PEACE

quigglymaster · Posted: Jan 29, 2003 10:08 am Post subject:

that looks pretty sweet. i prefer the d grip though. but i'm pretty much used to having no grip thing

wakeboardkid23 · Posted: Jan 29, 2003 10:20 am Post subject:

I am not real big on the stiff handle because i have not had good experiences with the stiff ones

tommie_tantrum · Outlaw Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 102 City: South Africa

that handle looks sick!! what is the advantages/dis-advantages of stiff handles over normal ones? how much did you get it for ghetto?

Jim M · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 2933

Differences-
think about a handle-pass, how your wrists rotate. Well the stiff torsion handles are hard to control unless you keep them straight with the line (which IS the ideal thing to do). If you are holding the handle at an angle and the line tension catches up, the handle whips real hard to get back in line. Handles like the Byerly stay more loose and feel more forgiving b/c you can always work with them and use the slack to your advantage. Its a prefence thing, like I said I sometimes ride sloppy so the Byerly helps me to compensate for my flying hands/wrists.

ghettolake415 · Posted: Jan 29, 2003 12:32 pm Post subject:

it was 140 off wakeside.com. i'll tell u guys how good it is this weekend. i can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!

Justin Henson · Posted: Jan 29, 2003 4:10 pm Post subject:

I can't see spending 140 for a handle. To be honest the handles I like the most are the crappy rubber ones at OWC. It has good grip, the only problem is the blisters, but you build up calusses after a while.

Sean_Brinston · Posted: Jan 29, 2003 5:01 pm Post subject:

Looks sweet but 140 is a bit steep

Wiscokid · Outlaw Joined: 29 Jan 2003 Posts: 118

THat handle is really cool. Possibly the best looking carbon handle ive seen. I just recieved the new accurate catalog and checked out the new line. They make me want to scrap my straightline spectra handle with the foam floaters on the sides thats for damn sure. But the whole sloppiness issue is interesting...

derrick · Addict Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 723 City: Orlando

How does paying 140$ for a handle make it any better? There's nothing great about the handle at all if you ask me.

lineloader · Newbie Joined: 20 Jan 2003 Posts: 9

this is a responce to J_DOGG...... My parks handle came w/o the wrap handle. I know for a fact they are out their. My shop is cd ski & sports in ft. worth tx.(probably dosent matter though)...... anyways keep checkin your local store..... And you can replace the leading rope.... Look at the pics you notice the black slip on the top of the handle.... that plastic piece will slide up.. from there you can replace it. Smile

noname · Posted: Jan 30, 2003 3:46 pm Post subject:

JDOGG Yes they come without the T handle saw them at arednaline watersports today $99.00. to order online sales@adrenalinewatersports.com

nick e[V]ans · Posted: Feb 01, 2003 2:04 am Post subject:

why did you pay so much money for a handle? how does the handle help your riding ability. i mean different hand grip preference maybe, but they're pretty much all 15' wide, you hold them all the same way but you can still pay 3 times as much as a base model. ??????? what the
nick

Tyler*Moore · Guest

For everyone who is asking why so much...It is a carbon handle,so Its WAY lighter, its also a new design and stuff, sothe blow the price up the first year. If you wait til next year it'll be the same thing for less because it wont be as "special"

I have a belmont and wouldnt trade it for anything...

Jari · Newbie Joined: 02 Feb 2003 Posts: 7

Well carbon is light and stiff. If you use non stretch rope why not use a stiff handle as well.

ghettolake415 · Posted: Feb 02, 2003 2:19 pm Post subject:

i used it today and it kicks ass. i didn't really try that many 3's. my friend was trying HS 3's and he was coming really close. he said that the handle helped.u can bareky tell that ur holding on to a handle. i love it!!!!!!!!!!!!
O and the wrapped isn't affect too much by the stiffness of the handle.

JD · Soul Rider Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 320 City: Bellingham

I think I will get one when the board shop gets them in. How did the grip feel?

Fauker · Soul Rider Joined: 20 Jan 2003 Posts: 471 City: Charlotte

140$ for a HANDLE?

I really don't get it. Rolling Eyes

noname · Posted: Feb 02, 2003 3:48 pm Post subject:

www.adrenalinewatersports.com the handle is $99 plush shipping

George · Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 552 City: Chattanooga

It's made lighter and since it is solid it makes it easier to do handle passes.

Afro S Bend · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 106 City: Lake Worth, Fl

I still havent tried one. But you guys are right 140 is steep for a handle. im sure its got its pros and cons but in the end its just like the new thing. its like sporting a new pair of adidas when they come out. then again the carbon fiber is a bit expensive on material. try not to whack yourself in the head or feet with that thing. but let me know how it holds up. i got a feeling preety soon people will start complaining about it getting cracks somewhere.

J_DOGG · Posted: Feb 03, 2003 4:46 am Post subject:

Thanks guys, I talked to my buddy this weekend at the shop (NOTB) and he is ordering one for me.. I'll let you know what I pay when it comes in.

PEACE