What is a progressive rocker?

[Wakebrad]

I was browsing obrien's site looking at the valhalla and it lists the rocker type as progressive. I've never heard that term before for a rocker. What does that mean? I'm assuming it's like a parabola shape but I'm just guessing.

[jason_ssr]

It means the rocker doesnt get steeper at a constant rate. The rate of curve increases as it reaches the tips. Basically a 3 stage without a flat spot, or a continous with more aggresively curved tips.

[Wakebrad]

jason_ssr, makes sense. That would make the landings softer but the board not quite as abrupt and a little slower. That's basically what I meant by parabola but I was just looking for confirmation. I'm going to have to checkout that board. That's exactly what I'm looking for.

[Nauty]

Good Lord Brad, you change boards like you change underwear....every other month! You're as bad as I was last year.

On a side note....let me demo that Valhalla when you get it

[Wakebrad]

Nauty, I haven't changed boards yet. There's nothing wrong with looking

For the record I haven't bought a wakeboard in intervals of less than 2 years.

[jason_ssr]

Hey, were all in Dallas, we should go on a testing spree.

[jjakober]

The Valhalla is a sick board!! The progessive rocker really helps the board have great pop but it also allows the board to be faster then a 3 stage board. It also has a large v under your feet out to the tips that makes the landings really soft.

Check it out if you get the chance,
jjakober

[Wakebrad]

jason_ssr, that would be sweet. You in the market for a new wakeboard? ...err should I say A wakeboard?