Butter Wakeskates?

vance · Guest

Did anyone else see these in the new WBM? They look tight!!

GT · Newbie Joined: 15 Jun 2003 Posts: 19

i noticed that.

i also saw pics of them from the expo, they're def. different.

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

if looks like a 42" Luke Wolf (Collin Wright) board.

ty540 · Addict Joined: 14 Feb 2003 Posts: 603

so very nice. I can´t wait to ride one!

kim · Addict Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 588 City: Orlando

They do look nice. Do they have a website or anything?

vance · Guest

In the add it said tritonsports.com I looked and saw nothing there of a butter wakeskate. It does say prototype though

kim · Addict Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 588 City: Orlando

thanks vance. I was just hoping for more info. oh well. I guess i'll just have to wait. Sad

wakeboarder_dude22 · Soul Rider Joined: 28 Mar 2003 Posts: 409 City: Australia

I can't get WBM here in Australia so what's so different about the skate?

Josh R · Posted: Sep 20, 2003 1:27 am Post subject:

Here it is:

kim · Addict Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 588 City: Orlando

Thanks Josh, have you ridden that yet?

Josh R · Posted: Sep 20, 2003 4:17 am Post subject:

Thats a photo from Expo, got it from another site. So no... Very Happy

kim · Addict Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 588 City: Orlando

Oh. Well... thanks again. Very Happy

vance · Guest

Josh R,

Do you have a phote from the side ? The thing that looked awesome is how the kicktails are like the gate but not as steep.

GT · Newbie Joined: 15 Jun 2003 Posts: 19

its got molded fins too

ballsagna · Soul Rider Joined: 24 May 2003 Posts: 276 City: oc

it looks like a wakeboard with griptape.

sapporo · Newbie Joined: 18 Feb 2003 Posts: 11

tight? nice? you got to be kidding... put some bindings on that thing. Better yet, put some straps on it. Very original name too...

ty540 · Addict Joined: 14 Feb 2003 Posts: 603

It´s a scaled down luke wulf... why is that a problem? It´s a proven shape (and one which will transfer very well to wakeskating--something you would know had you ever ridden it). Try it before you knock it.

Josh R · Posted: Sep 24, 2003 5:16 am Post subject:

Wakeskating is not wakeboarding.

sapporo · Newbie Joined: 18 Feb 2003 Posts: 11

A scale down design of an old wakeboard, now im impressed. Problem? Not mine. Proven shape or easier than developing a new one? Would transfer well to wakeskating? You should stick to making waterskis and wet suits. Its not a surprise coming from a company like wet tech. I dont have to try something to know if it works, seeing it at surf expo was enough. But then again, maybe ill try it when it goes on sale at my local Walmart. Thats where most of your products sell right?

arigatou,
Sapporo

kim · Addict Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 588 City: Orlando

sapporo · Newbie Joined: 18 Feb 2003 Posts: 11

Dear Kim, i wasn't talking to you, but since you need attention i will give you a little bit of my time and try to open your eyes.

Lets start with your pricing analogy. Flat decks are going for less than $100 and the profit margins are super tight. How much cheaper do you want them? Since you know so much about the economics of the wakeboarding industry, let me ask you. Have the prices of wakeboards and bindings gone down now that there is a higher demand and there is more competition? I will be waiting for your answer.

The last thing wakeskating needs is to have "scale down" wakeboards made by Wet Tech or companies that arent going to contribute at all. You asked me if i have something better, well i do. I have a couple of Cassette boards (the board of choice of UGP riders), also bought a Kampus board and a Mutiny board. And like i said when the Butter Boards go on sale at my local Walmart, i will buy one too. I think it will make a good cutting board for the kitchen.

Its funny that you have your UGP banner and claim to "know the story, don't repeat it". Do your research sweetheart and please don't tell me that you actually work for UGP. That would be very dissapointing.

arigatou,
Sapporo

kim · Addict Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 588 City: Orlando

First of all I never said I knew "so much about the economics of the wakeboarding industry", I merely stated my opinion, and what I know of economics. Since you appear to be an all knowing economics expert, let me ask you, how long does it take for a decrease in price, caused by competition, to take effect?

I also never claimed to "know the story, don't repeat it". I put that in there because I support that company. I'll make sure I change it to "Sapporo knows all"

Don't call me sweetheart, ok?

How do you know that Wet Tech won't contribute? Oh yeah you know all and can see the future, right? Every company big or small has potential.

Oh and when I quoted you about who you were talking to, it was a joke. I guess if I don't put "j/k" or a smiley you can't understand that. Or is it that you wouldn't know a joke if it smacked you in the face. You need to lighten up.

ty540 · Addict Joined: 14 Feb 2003 Posts: 603

I´m just going to stick to what I said before. Try it before you start ripping on it. I´m excited for it. I don´t understand why people have so much negativity towards some things. For example, there are certain companies (whether it be wakeboarding, wakeskating, snowboarding, bmx, whatever...) that I could care less for. However, I don´t understand how ripping on them achieves anything other than annoying people. Have fun out there.

sapporo · Newbie Joined: 18 Feb 2003 Posts: 11

So now you dont know much about economics. Well, you sounded pretty authoritative when claiming that more companies and competition equals lower prices. You're obviously not going to answer my question even if you already know the answer. Regarding your question, the answer is probably never. Prices haven't gone down and they probably never will.

I dont need to know the future to tell you if a company is going to contribute to the sport. Quite the contrary, all i need to know is the past. Find out for yourself, ask around. Ask people that know. Read industry related sites. Take a look at whats going on in skateboarding and other action sports. And i dont mean this in a bad way, its important that people know whats going on. That is if they enjoy the sport and want whats best for it.

Oh and your joke, no i didnt get it. Sorry. I just think its retarded when people quote on the board. Like if one could forget what was said before. Especially the part you quoted, it had nothing to do with what you talked about in your post. And regarding your comment that i need to lighten up, go back and read your post and how you started it. Here i will quote you in case you forgot "Do you have something better?"

And just like you guys have the right to say this board looks good i have the right to say it sucks.

talk to you later sweetie...

arigatou,
sapporo

kim · Addict Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 588 City: Orlando

I really don't feel like arguing about this. I don't care what I said, and I really don't care what you said. I'm not even going to read your last post. If you decide to buy it great if not oh well. Instead of ripping on a board company, thats doing more for the sport than you, you could just say "I don't think its going to work that well." I'll give you credit for speaking your mind though. Again, I don't appreciate the sexist name calling, but I don't really care. If you want to act like a child go ahead. I'm sorry if at any time I insulted your intelligence or made you angry. That wasn't my intention. Sorry again.

Wakeguru · Outlaw Joined: 26 Aug 2003 Posts: 150 City: CFL

Sapporo,
I find it funny that someone so seemingly intelligent would make a comment about Butter Boards selling at WalMart when your favorite company, Cassette, is now on sale at the WalMart of watersports....
www.overtons.com

It's all good.

sapporo · Newbie Joined: 18 Feb 2003 Posts: 11

Guru, only wish i was inteligent, but anyways dont you think there is a big difference between Overtons and Walmart. I used to be kind of anti Overtons, but then i read and heard a couple of stories about Mr.Overton himself, pretty impressive contributions. In my opinion a lot more than the Triton conglomerate. And although i understand where you are coming from i never wanted that to be the focus of this topic, the point i wanted to get across is that a downsized wakeboard with trac top is not really a contribution to wakeskating. Also thought the name was pretty lame considering there is a bad ass wakeskating book with that name already.

Btw, is it the 04 stuff on sale at Overtons? Sometimes they pick up the older stuff from companies. The stuff that the cool shops wouldnt dare to touch. One cool thing about Overtons is that they ship overseas and for some people around the world that used to be the only way to get stuff. I'll check their site and get back to you on that one. Maybe i can order some Overton stickers online while im at it... sweet. Do you need some? Later guru, sir.

arigatou,
Sapporo

Wakeguru · Outlaw Joined: 26 Aug 2003 Posts: 150 City: CFL

I'm just busting your sushi, Sapporo.
You crack me up dude, way too smart for your own good.
If I like it, I ride it. I'm a simple guy.
Hey, where you hiding out at - we should go ride sometime.

sapporo · Newbie Joined: 18 Feb 2003 Posts: 11

Guru,
Me, Sapporo, and my brother Kirin are always interested in riding with new samurai.

We down south, way south. Close to Cuba. Wheres your dojo? Lots of good things happening down here in Miami. I mean Okinawa.

arigatou,
sapporo

SCBrips · Guest

HAWN · Outlaw Joined: 04 Jun 2003 Posts: 124 City: San Antonio TX

Hey SCBrips leave work early and come ride.
Leaveing joes at 4:00

Blame Me · Criminal Joined: 21 Jun 2003 Posts: 67 City: New York

I want one. I need one.

Wakeguru · Outlaw Joined: 26 Aug 2003 Posts: 150 City: CFL

Sapporo,
Me far North from you in Central Florida.
I've never met a Sapporo or Kirin I didn't like.
If your hunt for infinite wisdom or sushi shall
bring you this way, let me know and we ride
much wake out back of dojo.

boarditup · Addict Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 731 City: Allendale, MI

Here is the scoop. The board is brand new - new design, new mold, tested during the past summer by some of the Triton pros and others. It is comprssion molded, not plywood, so it is make like a wakeboard. I have not ridden it yet, so I do not know how it performs. It is available this week from the factory, about a week later at the dealers, depending upon shipping delay. They went for the high-end of wakeskates. Time will tell how they did, but I would not count it out for the podium next tour.

03Belmont · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 19 Aug 2003 Posts: 4656

boarditup, hey wbie please quit bringing dead threads back