Which Wakeskate to buy?

SnoWakebrdr3 · Newbie Joined: 27 Apr 2003 Posts: 15

i am wanting to buy a wakeskate before this weekend on my trip to the delta i just dont know which one. it has to be a hyperlite cause i get those discounted. i dont know anything about them, i do pretty well at wakeboarding and now i want to learn how to wake skate. can someoen fill me in on which one i should buy out of the hyperlite line?

koltman · Addict Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 902 City: Sydney/Orlando

Well you have the flat decks, and the concave decks. Concave is nicer, but much more expensive. you'll prefere concave in the long run. Now you just got to find the right size for you. 107-112-116. (The 107 is the byerly and the 112 and 116 are the catalysts)

SnoWakebrdr3 · Newbie Joined: 27 Apr 2003 Posts: 15

ok well the concave sounds good what size should i use? i dont want it to be too big i want some control i am 5'11 and 170lbs so which size? thanx for your help

Grouch · Posted: Aug 25, 2003 1:13 pm Post subject:

Spend the extra money and get a real wakeskate(wood deck) not a mini wakeboard.

Todd Armstrong · Addict Joined: 04 Feb 2003 Posts: 758 City: Battle Ground

I rode the Catalyst this weekend and I thoght it was disaponting, flexed way to much and the concave was minimal. I would check out the Mutiny Endurance 41.5" or 43" . The 43" I have is far and away the best deck I have ever rode, stiff as hell for alot of ollie pop, wide on the tips to help with the heel/toe drag on most skates. It is also center weighted for a smoother spin on shuvits.Another plus is that the Mutinys are made in the USA not Taiwan.

Grouch · Posted: Aug 25, 2003 2:09 pm Post subject:

I agree with Todd Armstrong the catalyst was to light and I did not like the concave either. The Gate is just an absoulte Joke in itself.

Stick with A wood deck.

K-dub · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 14760

the Mutiny skates are a good choice......

WaKeOrDiE! · Posted: Aug 25, 2003 2:51 pm Post subject:

Guys he just said he needed a HYPERLITE! and i thinnk you should get a 112!

Butta Seeka · Posted: Aug 25, 2003 3:01 pm Post subject:

yes but what were trying to tell him is that there are better skates out there, and that he may not want to limit himself to just one company.

wakeup · Soul Rider Joined: 20 May 2003 Posts: 327 City: michigan

mutiny baby

Todd Armstrong · Addict Joined: 04 Feb 2003 Posts: 758 City: Battle Ground

I get a wicked discount on Hyperlite better than anyone else can, but I paid for the Mutiny because it was better. I got a great deal but I get Pro-form on Hyperlite boards and my choice was the Mutiny beacuse I would rather ride the vastly better skate.

SnoWakebrdr3 · Newbie Joined: 27 Apr 2003 Posts: 15

thanx for the help 2 more questions though. i pretty much figured its worth the extra money to pay for a different brand.can i buy them from another place besides the mutiny site? And what is better foam or grip tape what are the advantages disadvantages. i can see one is u can do barefoot but i dont mind wearing shoes so that doesnt really appl

Todd Armstrong · Addict Joined: 04 Feb 2003 Posts: 758 City: Battle Ground

I got the foam and I think it is a little more forgiving and it doesn't scrapes up my boat and my shins. My wife is afraid of griptape so she will ride the foam top. The griptape is great but it is really just preference, I think I will get the grip tape on my next Mutiny

K-dub · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 14760

SnoWakebrdr3, where do you live?? p.m me or ride5 and we'll let you know the shops around you that carry the Mutiny decks.....