Looking for a wakeskate.. Suggestions?

QNev

Hey what's goin on? I'm looking for a wakeskate for this spring, and I don't really know where to start. From what I know, the only wakeskate dealer here is a Hyperlite dealer. I checked the site and I like the phriction. Any thoughts or recommendations on their gear?

Here's the thing... I used a wake skate once, but could just get up (i started wakeboarding that same day). I don't really want to settle for a lower end board because I'm cheap Razz

and I'll only buy one. I skate, so is there anything similar to the feel of one?

QNev · Posted: Feb 04, 2006 4:59 pm Post subject:

Another thing.. What size am I looking for? I weigh about 152 Lbs...

marcuskg · Posted: Feb 05, 2006 1:07 pm Post subject:

QNev, dude, get saving for an 06 integrity. It will be the only board that you will ever need to buy. They are some the most, if not the most, customisable boards on the market. if you go to www.integrity-wake.com have a look around and if your interested, email or phone Erich and he'l hook you up. The integrity boards are 41" and the 06 Taylor deck is 40" and ive read somewhere that a 220lb guy has been up on one, so the weight is not an issue.

Beaver · Posted: Feb 05, 2006 7:41 pm Post subject:

Hey man talk to me on msn i can hook you up.

I Wuv You · Newbie Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 19

ya look at the 06 integs

QNev · Posted: Feb 08, 2006 11:10 am Post subject:

Thanks so much.
Beaver, Will do.

(now here comes a complete newb question Embarassed

) If I order from integ, do they come gripped or what?

I'm looking for a deck that will hold a good edge into the wake for a lot of w2w stuff along with good pop for a few technical flat things.

QNev · Posted: Feb 08, 2006 2:27 pm Post subject:

Actually, better yet (since I'm cheap), maybe I'll make my own. Does anyone know of a good to scale design? I'm just curious to know what the rocker should be for a 112 cm and the top's shape.

I was just inspired after reading this http://www.wakeskating.com/showarticle.php?a=6

Vance · Addict Joined: 25 Sep 2004 Posts: 994

QNev,

There's a lot of good companies out there. You have Oak, Distortion, Integrity, Liquid Force, Gator, those are just a few I can think of. Cassette might be back for 06 but time will tell.

I have rode alot of skates, from Byerlys to old 484 wood concave (which i still ride over all others) to the 05 Lemons Integrity model.

The Integrity will come without the grip ON it, you have to apply it yourself. Its really easy to do. It has reshapeable rails that allow you to round the rails more. THe more you round the rails the slower it is, and the lower in the water the board sits. If you dont round the rails at all the skate will feel like its really high on the water it make it feel loose. It really is a good skate, awesome pop, nice and wide for stable landings, and it will never water log like a wood board, but yet I still personally prefer wood concaves.

Check out wakeskating.com if you had more questions, because some of those guys are sponsered by wakeskate companies and could help you deicide with a skate.

Any more questions feel free to ask.

QNev · Posted: Feb 08, 2006 3:43 pm Post subject:

Yea, I replace the grip on my skateboard all the time. Should I use foam, or simething similar to skate grip? That's still a long way off though Razz

I'm still really interested in making my own at this point haha sorry..

Nick Taylor · Posted: Feb 08, 2006 3:47 pm Post subject:

QNev, Of every wakeskate I've ever ridden, the Integrity skate blows the competition out of the water.

I don't feel that it rides slower when the rails are rounded like Vance said, but it does give it a mellow edging and softer landings. Keeping the rails sharper gives you a powerful, but less predictable cut into the wake. A good way to moderate this is to keep the rails slightly rounded and ride with a fin or 2.

Here's some video of me doing some "w2w stuff along with good pop a few technical flat things"
on the Integrity wakeskate.

www.wakeskating.com/media/showphoto.php?photo=1940

www.wakeskating.com/media/showphoto.php?photo=1945

Vance · Addict Joined: 25 Sep 2004 Posts: 994

Nick Taylor,

Will you help me round my edges more? I dont want to mess them up.

ridehatzic · Posted: Feb 08, 2006 4:44 pm Post subject:

I really want an integ, but I live in Canada and I doubt my parents will allow me to order anything online. The only two companies I can really look at are hyperlite and LF. I have a hyperlite scape right now, rode it for a year, no longer a newb. I want to get a new skate and I'm looking at the LF impulse because I've heard good things about it and they are reasonably priced. Anyone have suggestions for anything else?

Nick Taylor · Posted: Feb 09, 2006 4:19 am Post subject:

Vance, Sure thing.

Vampyre · Addict Joined: 12 Oct 2004 Posts: 622 City: Ooltewah, TN

As always, Nick, amazing stuff!

Cary K. · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 225 City: Wilson, NC

I Wuv You · Newbie Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 19

ridehatzic, i can order one for you and send it to you. I've dont it for afew people (because of the parent thing). pm me if your interested

Sinkoumn · Posted: Feb 11, 2006 8:59 am Post subject:

Get an Integrity

QNev · Posted: Feb 11, 2006 9:16 pm Post subject:

I couldn't find any Canadian prices on Integrity's. Anyone have a quote?

Nick Taylor · Posted: Feb 12, 2006 9:05 am Post subject:

I wish my grass was emo, then it would cut itself.

andrandre · Soul Rider Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Posts: 258 City: Toronto

hey man, i would recomend getting a L13 Deck if you can. www.l13.ca i have one and love it, i encourage others to try them out if they are able to.

ramseyglastron · Soul Rider Joined: 28 Jul 2005 Posts: 335 City: Ruston

did anybody say how much those integrity skates are? im prob will get one if they are decently afforadble. and that video of nick taylor kept me more intrested than any video of grubb i had ever seen

logan · Posted: Mar 28, 2006 12:04 am Post subject:

integs run about $280-$300...

Sombeech · Newbie Joined: 03 Dec 2005 Posts: 14

I'm trying to get back into wakeskating. Last year I dislocated my knee doing it. That makes it hard to get back into the boat.

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

check your pm's Qnev