'05 Hyperlite Scape for first wakeskate?

pcm2a · Soul Rider Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Posts: 318 City: LaVergne

Hey all! I have searched through alot of posts and seen pros and cons about this board. The only ones that worried me were the ones that said that they board was going to fall all apart fast.

Is this board going to stay together for a year or two? I want a super cheap entry level skate with a foam top. One of the local shops near me has the Scape 112 for $100+ tax. Thats about what im wanting to spend as well.

Is 112 a good size for me? I am 5'10" 160lbs.

Thanks for any info!

Dutch · Addict Joined: 24 Feb 2004 Posts: 589

ya, it'll hold up, no problem. I have a scape that's 3 years old, and it's fine.
that size should be ok too.

colefooter · Posted: Jul 19, 2005 10:54 am Post subject:

I use to ride a scape.. i really don't like the skate though. Sure it will hold up and be good for a beginner but there are other skates that are good for beginners that you can still progress on. I love my K39.

Mike.H · Posted: Jul 19, 2005 11:04 am Post subject:

yes it will be fine, my scape is holding up great. This board was the reason i got into wakeskating but now i have a k39 which i like alot better Smile

senorbueno · Addict Joined: 04 Mar 2005 Posts: 775

Check out Sattelyte, you'll be paying a little more (I think their flat decks run about 150$, but am not sure), but their decks should last for a long time, and they are supposedly really solid decks. Or you can try and find a decent deal on a Kampus K39, or maybe get a Cassette Flat over at http://www.boardstop.com I've ridden the Scape, I don't really like it. My Kampus K-Series rides nicer IMO.

Nick Taylor · Posted: Jul 19, 2005 3:31 pm Post subject:

The scape is the worst skate I've ever ridden.

Nick Taylor · Posted: Jul 19, 2005 3:32 pm Post subject:

Except for the gate.

ridehatzic · Posted: Jul 20, 2005 12:56 pm Post subject:

I ride a scape and think its perfect for getting the jist of wakeskating.

colefooter · Posted: Jul 20, 2005 1:21 pm Post subject:

Sure the scape is good for getting the basics of wakeskating down.. but why not spend that money on something you can progress on for a long time too? You can still learn the basics on a lot of skates that you can get very advanced on.