Hyperlite Roam

Wake-A-Holic · Posted: Oct 06, 2004 3:27 pm Post subject: Hyperlite Roam

I dunno if anyone has posted on this topic yet, but if so sorry its been a while since i've posted. Has anyone rode the roam yet and if so what is that thing like it looks pretty dope. Probably sick on rails for pressing/tweaking and what not.
peace

wkbrdmdw · Outlaw Joined: 17 Mar 2004 Posts: 215 City: palatine

i rode it last week the hyperlite rep for my store dropped it off for us to try out.. it was pretty sweet just riding but we didnt have any rails to hit but i could bend the thing in half, got a pic but it doesnt do its justice.. also its feels really lite and handles suprisingly good off the wake.

colefooter · Posted: Oct 06, 2004 3:59 pm Post subject:

that looks so cool.. i gotta demo that

benhanisch · Posted: Oct 06, 2004 4:26 pm Post subject:

you can see it in action in this teaser.

but let me tell you that this is only a SMALL preview, you will see some sick stuff in the video, it will be a good one.....

but yeah, the board is fun on the rails.

http://www.sidewayz.com/filmguide.php?point=Genetics%20-%20Coming%20Soon&film=genetics.mov

elyse · Posted: Oct 06, 2004 4:41 pm Post subject:

It looks like it would almost be too flimsy to control.. especially on a slider but i dunno because i have never even hit a slider. Could someone explain why this board makes hitting sliders "easier"?

CHiLi DaWg · Posted: Oct 06, 2004 5:00 pm Post subject:

hyperlitechick182, The flex probably gives a lot more freedom for presses because you can bend it and keep more board on the rail than normal. My 2cents worth.
I probably go to Skier's Edge tomorrow, and see if they have one.

Wake-A-Holic · Posted: Oct 06, 2004 6:52 pm Post subject:

benhanisch, Thanks for the vid clip... the board looks like it is goin to be off the hook for sliders... That video also looks like it is going to be something I will wanna see as well. Props to Rob Jacqes too for makin it in the flick.

Bruky · Guest

It feels wakeskatie-ish in the flats, has average pop (surprised me) off the wake, and doesn't land softly. Think SMACK.

Eastcoast Outlaw · Outlaw Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Posts: 110 City: Charlotte

I rode the 144 last week and it is awesome a little slippery on the water for wake tricks but Ilike my boards a little loose anyway. On the rails it soft rides like a snowboard because of the flex it is also very light and a little more fragile then the normal hyperlite deck.

Elevation · Posted: Oct 06, 2004 8:19 pm Post subject:

this board looks pretty tight. that nosepress in the video looks so sweet. so much style could be brought out by this board.

wakekid11 · Posted: Oct 06, 2004 10:04 pm Post subject:

can u take it into the flats w/ wake tricks? wats the landing like if u can?

elyse · Posted: Oct 07, 2004 8:41 am Post subject:

CHiLi DaWg, thanks. tell me if they have it at Skiers Edge. I am interested in maybe demoing it for fun. are u on geist?

Liquid*Force*Rider · Posted: Oct 07, 2004 8:44 am Post subject:

i think im going to make a roam like board over winter

NorthwestRider · Posted: Oct 07, 2004 9:11 am Post subject:

WCR, How?

Vance · Addict Joined: 25 Sep 2004 Posts: 994

This is from a former well known member here.. who hates hyperlite.

AccidentProne · Outlaw Joined: 01 Sep 2004 Posts: 113 City: Portland

that board looks so sik im goin to demo one first chance i get

Ocean Rider · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 24 Jun 2003 Posts: 1597

Summit, that is straight from GROUCH

Liquid*Force*Rider · Posted: Oct 09, 2004 7:55 am Post subject:

NorthwestRider, im going to get the angles and all from the roam and make it out of wood

gule the sheet together and rouder the edges and then can some counter top stuff(i think it is called arbrite) and glue it on the bottem and away i slide Very Happy

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

What about a mounting plate and tapped inserts for the bindings with that small of sidewall? Im sure its not too easy to build one that has the same flex and strength.

Liquid*Force*Rider · Posted: Oct 09, 2004 8:19 am Post subject:

im going to have small bolts go through the wood and cover the ends of the bolts by putting the arbrite over it

i like it is going to flex alot

i got the wood and it flexes about 1 inch puching with my pointer finger soo

i will post pics

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

I would try to get the inserts on some sort of mounting plate, and put the plate under the arbrite coat. I dont know much, just that screw inserts deal with a LOT of force when riding.

Liquid*Force*Rider · Posted: Oct 09, 2004 8:46 am Post subject:

we will see Confused

poonjab · Criminal Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Posts: 57

Here is a shot of Josh Storrer on the Roam.[/img]

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

poonjab, it did'nt upload, brother.

dumassonwheels89 · Posted: Oct 10, 2004 9:14 am Post subject:

My Roam 139 came in Friday. I cant wait to tear it up. You can flex the middle of the board with your hand. Its amazing!

poonjab · Criminal Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Posts: 57

This was Josh's second session on the roam.
http://norcalboarders.com/wakeboard/josh_storrer/josh.htm

Liquid*Force*Rider · Posted: Oct 11, 2004 7:39 am Post subject:

he is just useing it a a wake board ...........man the can ride it soo good and clean

Maestro · Posted: Oct 11, 2004 7:41 am Post subject:

That's awesome! I'm definitely going to have to pick one of those suckers up for next year!

comptechboarder · Criminal Joined: 06 Feb 2003 Posts: 56

Those are great shots Arun. Reminded me how much I like watching Josh Storrer ride. Keep up the good work.

Elevation · Posted: Oct 11, 2004 6:12 pm Post subject:

poonjab, those are some sweet pictures. man you can press that thing!

WCR, that would be sick to try and make a board like that. Do it!! and then lets see it man.

BW · Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 602

Maestro, With our dollar the way it is right now you could actually get a good deal for once.

roundbaywakeboard · Posted: Oct 11, 2004 6:49 pm Post subject:

yeah the roam looks sweet.

dumassonwheels89 · Posted: Oct 11, 2004 7:17 pm Post subject:

I picked mine up super cheap and I can hook anyone up with the same deal. ($220)

Victor · Outlaw Joined: 23 Apr 2003 Posts: 182 City: Växjö

anyone who has some more pics?

cezza · Posted: Apr 13, 2005 4:25 pm Post subject:

so whats the disadvantages of a roam board? so it doesnt ride like a normal wakboard does it?