I have some questions...

abovethewake · Addict Joined: 25 Dec 2004 Posts: 583 City: sarasota

I'm thinking about getting into wakeskating becuase it looks fun as hell..

but which would be better.. Foam grip or griptape?

and second... would old skate shoes be good enough?

and board suggestions would be cool too

Beaver · Posted: Mar 30, 2005 3:43 pm Post subject:

abovethewake, grip for sure and drill some holes in your shoes for drainage if ur using old skateshoes.

eklipse · Soul Rider Joined: 30 May 2004 Posts: 315 City: Ladysmith

abovethewake, this is yet another preference question. If you come from a skateboarding background you'll most likely want grip tape for the familier feeling. Personally i'd suggest griptape, but it's know to be an enemy on bails. If you can i'd try and demo both to get an idea of how each feels. Good luck.

Jama · Soul Rider Joined: 17 Sep 2004 Posts: 476 City: Knoxville

abovethewake, how much money do u want to spend on one?

My grandparents live in Sarasota.....that place is growing like crazy

Nick Taylor · Posted: Mar 31, 2005 12:59 pm Post subject:

abovethewake, Grip or foam is personal preference. As for the skate, do yourself a favor and stay away from wakeskates that are made by wakeboard companies. If you want a wakeskate that is made by people that actually care about the way their skates ride (cassette, integrity, kampus) instead of how much money they can suck out of our industry (hyperlite, Jstar, obrien, LF), go for a skate from a rider-owned company.

Cassette, Integrity, and Kampus wakeskates are your best choices.

www.cassettewakeskates.com - I recommend the new 4-Trac 41", very stable ride and great pop

www.integrity-wake.com - The new Lemons skate has incredible pop and is VERY durable

www.kampuswakesk8.com - The K39 is the simplest deck on the market and is easy to progress on

Where in Sarasota are you at? I live on Anna Maria Island, it's the one above Longboat Key.

Jama · Soul Rider Joined: 17 Sep 2004 Posts: 476 City: Knoxville

Nick Taylor, I went to that beach house restaurant on Anna Maria Island I love it down there but like i said earlier its growing like crazy

cwaker4 · Soul Rider Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 465 City: Gilroy

i come from a skate backround and went with foam because it is easier on falls and so people without shoes can ride it more comfortably. as for the shoes i took an old pair of vans and drilled about 10 holes in the bottom of each with a drill press, it works like a dream.

Nick Taylor · Posted: Mar 31, 2005 6:43 pm Post subject:

Jama, Seriously? My next door neighbor owns that restaurant and a few others. I ate there a few nights ago. I always take my g/f there because I eat for free there Twisted Evil

(My dad does the fireworks shows for 4th of July and New Years there every year, so we eat free at his restaurants) That's cool that you've been here though... If there's a next time, hit me up with a PM and we'll go rip.

abovethewake · Addict Joined: 25 Dec 2004 Posts: 583 City: sarasota

Nick Taylor,

holy crap thanks alot

we should ride sometime and you can teach me Laughing

but thanks everyone

LFADAM · Posted: Apr 01, 2005 6:14 pm Post subject:

Nick Taylor, you goin pro this year, U do some sick shiot!

Nick Taylor · Posted: Apr 03, 2005 7:31 pm Post subject:

abovethewake, 941-730-0178... call me anytime bro, I'll try to come down or you can come up here, there's never enoug ppl to ride with.

smlparksguy133, Yes I am and thank you.

CrescentBarBoy · Criminal Joined: 04 Apr 2005 Posts: 55 City: Mount Vernon

foam if you arnt gonna where shoes and i donno about the shoes ive been asking the same question for a while