2k5 CWB Absolute....YAY or NAY?

Ethan31 · Posted: Jun 10, 2006 6:38 pm Post subject: 2k5 CWB Absolute....YAY or NAY?

Hello folks, i looked around the site and found nothing on the 2k5 absolute.

So.......

How are the landings? I have semi-bad knee's/back and dont want to F___ them up anymore.

Also how is the ride? Loose? Tight? Controlable?

Thank you for taking the time to look at my thread Wink

Blake · Posted: Jun 10, 2006 9:24 pm Post subject:

Ethan31, best board I had a chance to ride to date. The Platinum model that is. I switched back to it after riding the 06 Trans Plat for about a month. The board holds great speed, breaks loose when you need it to, and has criminal pop. The landings are like a pillow as well... I ride mine finless, and it allows you to cheat your spins a hair better off the wake. I have nothing but good things to say about this model. The only other board I hold so highly is the 03 model which turned into the flame in 05. However, the 05 ABS was/is where its at.

Try it with the new Faction bindings and you will be able to ride longer sets, and walk the next day. I tore my acl, mcl, and miniskus (sp), and the board doesnt jar any of the repairs. Also, I broke my foot in 13 places, and the hinge bindings make getting my ragged foot in a walk in the park.

Try to go with the 141 if you can... Makes landings that much softer!

Ethan31 · Posted: Jun 11, 2006 4:25 am Post subject:

Awesome, thats what i wanna hear Very Happy

cbaird · Criminal Joined: 17 May 2005 Posts: 75 City: Commerce

Blake - I assum trans plat is the transcend platinum? If so, I'm curious to know what you didn't like about the transcend. I have the 06 trans plat also and have the 05 absolute plat as my last year board. I kinda miss my absolute and am thinking about switching back.

jpminter · Posted: Jun 12, 2006 9:20 am Post subject:

wkebrd3 · Posted: Jun 12, 2006 10:53 am Post subject:

Blake, I would have to agree with everything you said about this board. I picked mine up at the end of last year and have completely feel in love. I'm riding 04 (maybe even 03) parks' bindings and have been looking for a new pair. You're saying to try the Factions eh?

Blake · Posted: Jun 12, 2006 11:09 am Post subject:

cbaird, I think it still is too slow... The design was supposed to be changed to help with this issue they had with the 05, but it just didnt quite make it to where I like it. Others may love the board, I am just upset they didnt fix the speed problems like I thought. I dont mind it being finless, as I ride everything without fins anyways. However, in choppy water, forget about being flat in the least. The 07, will be a much better board I believe. And dont get me wrong, I still ride the Transcend every now and then... But I had hopes of turning the ABS Plat into a slider, and I essentially had to do that with the Trans Plat instead.

wkebrd3, seriously, its a great board. And yes, I think the Factions are going to be a huge hit. The Torq are just to flimsy to me as far as as ankle support go. I love the Zues, because they offer a ton of support. For a high end binding, this is the cats meow. But if you are someone who is looking for good support, and a more user friendly binding, the Faction would be perfect. My sister is trying to get me to pick up a pair at PUD when she is able to send them to family members, and I think she talked me into it.

Ethan31 · Posted: Jun 12, 2006 11:38 am Post subject:

Well Blake, i took your advice and orderd the 05 Absolute and the faction bindings.

I hope they rock the hizzle and get here quick Very Happy

Blake · Posted: Jun 12, 2006 11:53 am Post subject:

Ethan31, congrats bro. From one beat up man to another, enjoy the ride... And being able to function the day after! Laughing

cbaird · Criminal Joined: 17 May 2005 Posts: 75 City: Commerce

Blake,

I felt the same slowness immediatly on my first ride, i've gotten used to it though. The board is wild on how slippery they made the bottom - not so much on the water but more when you are puting on your bindings on the swim platform - it's like it's on grease. The only thing I like is that it feels a bit more controllable. O well, just chuck it up to a $500 learning experience... I was going to get the 06 abs plat but there wasn't anything different from the 05 so I couldn't justify buying it, whereas the trans was different so it made some sense at the time...

Blake · Posted: Jun 12, 2006 12:05 pm Post subject:

Commodore · Ladies Man Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11636

I ride the Abs Plat. I love it. Great pop, sweet landings. Great board. I have also ridden the trans, didn't get the pop I can outta the Abs though. But it was still a good ride. You'll love the Abs.

RC4 · Outlaw Joined: 23 May 2006 Posts: 115 City: Central VA

Glad to hear that the '05 Flame is based on such a sweet board. I rode mine for the first time this past weekend. Its the first board I've ever owned. I love it, but I have only ridden one other board (my buddy's hyperlite).