03 cassette defacing

KBSmith88 · Outlaw Joined: 26 Sep 2003 Posts: 182 City: Jacksonville

I got a 03 4-trac for x-mas, but due to the cold I hadn't been able to take it out till a few weeks ago. Now after only 2 sessions, and no kickers/sliders hit, the paint is starting it crack and flake off. Whats the deal?! I didn't pay $100 to have it start falling apart after less than 4 hours worth of riding. Is this a regular problem for cassettes?

scott a · Ladies Man Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 9810

KBSmith88, that seems to be the norm for the 03s unfortunately.

KBSmith88 · Outlaw Joined: 26 Sep 2003 Posts: 182 City: Jacksonville

Thats crap. do you know if it's covered in the warranty or not incase it gets really bad?

itch · Posted: May 30, 2004 1:17 pm Post subject:

KB can you take some pictures with different angles? I rep them in your area and the warrenty should be ok. I will see what I can do.
ITCH
GB

KBSmith88 · Outlaw Joined: 26 Sep 2003 Posts: 182 City: Jacksonville

Right now my digital camera is at my dads, but I will try to get it by the end of the day and get some up by the end of the day or tommorrow morning. It's mainly occuring near the channel fin holes buy is cracking on the tips as well,

KBSmith88 · Outlaw Joined: 26 Sep 2003 Posts: 182 City: Jacksonville

this is one I took earlier with my s#!++y digital cam, and as you can see it is all blurry. But it give you an idea of whats happening untill I get the better camera back.

itch · Posted: May 30, 2004 4:08 pm Post subject:

I will wait to pass judgement if you know what I mean.
Looks like scratches from the crappy picture a good shot will tell more.
ITCH
GB

KBSmith88 · Outlaw Joined: 26 Sep 2003 Posts: 182 City: Jacksonville

Yeah You can see where in between the exposed wood it is bubbling in real life. I am trying to get a hold of my dad as I type.

cameron_05 · Outlaw Joined: 04 Feb 2003 Posts: 246 City: Cadillac, MI

thats no good

KBSmith88 · Outlaw Joined: 26 Sep 2003 Posts: 182 City: Jacksonville

Yeah the dudes at buywake said it wasn't covered in my warranty, so I didn't even bother posting the pics here. Oh well Rolling Eyes

RUSSIAN · Posted: Jun 02, 2004 7:26 pm Post subject:

from what I can see that looks to be in alot better shape then mine. any defects that occur (other then those which you cause) should be warrantied. Only problem is they are not shipping 04's yet

KBSmith88 · Outlaw Joined: 26 Sep 2003 Posts: 182 City: Jacksonville

It's not terrible yet, but it will get worst as time goes one.

wcwakeskater · Newbie Joined: 24 Aug 2003 Posts: 49

hey, would u possibly want to sell it? if u could give me some pics, i woud definitely buy it.

dedhead54 · Newbie Joined: 16 Aug 2003 Posts: 3

I got an 02 Cassette and rode it for the first time today and it has the same thing. The mine has cracks in the paint that are a foot long, then there are lots of smaller ones parallel to each other at the nose and tail. Doesn't really bother me too much because if the paint all comes off (or a lot comes off) I will just paint it.

Massive Matt · Posted: Jun 28, 2004 9:45 am Post subject:

anyone know if the 2004 will also do this? I'm thinking of buying one.

KBSmith88 · Outlaw Joined: 26 Sep 2003 Posts: 182 City: Jacksonville

From pictures I have seen, I'm going to say yes this problem still occurs. As badly as the 03's is another thing.

dedhead54 · Newbie Joined: 16 Aug 2003 Posts: 3

I tried to take some pics to show the lines on my skate... They aren't that great but they show what happened.

KBSmith88 · Outlaw Joined: 26 Sep 2003 Posts: 182 City: Jacksonville

Thats exactly what mine is doing. Next skates going to bew fiber glass no dout. I need it to last more than one season.

Massive Matt · Posted: Jun 28, 2004 6:23 pm Post subject:

Is it only cassette owners having this problem?

KBSmith88 · Outlaw Joined: 26 Sep 2003 Posts: 182 City: Jacksonville

I haven't heard anything about it happening to the other wood boards, but I'm pretty sure it will happen to all of them eventually.

RUSSIAN · Posted: Jun 28, 2004 9:52 pm Post subject:

LF is having the same problem.
I will take pics of my 4-track. I got it in janurary and it looks like $h!t

Massive Matt · Posted: Jun 28, 2004 10:13 pm Post subject:

hmmm. puts a whole new perspective on buying a 320$ wakeskate.

Mister C · Posted: Jun 28, 2004 11:00 pm Post subject:

dedhead54, most wooden skates get lines like that in them. My friends hyperlite has a ton of them, but it doesnt affect the skates performance at all, its just superficial.

dedhead54 · Newbie Joined: 16 Aug 2003 Posts: 3

Yeah, after I saw them I figured it was just something that happened since it was a wooden skate. It didn't really bother me too much after my brother told me that he has seen a lot of Cassettes that have done that.

LFADAM · Posted: Jun 29, 2004 6:26 am Post subject:

I have the sam problem. 03 Concave Cassette 41". The paint is chipping off, I think Ill touch it up myself. Love the actual skate tho.