Just got a new wakeskate...HELP ME

jknudsen11 · Newbie Joined: 13 Jun 2006 Posts: 5

I just bought a new Hyperlite Scape and tested it out today. I dunno if I should keep this board however because its wood. Would it be best for me to try to send it back and get a catalyst and something else? I also dont know what size to get. I am 5' 9'' and around 170 and will probably never be advanced enough to do anything other than spinning on the water. I need to know whether to just stick with my board and hope it doesnt crack or send it back while i can! Question

Damon · Posted: Jun 26, 2006 9:08 pm Post subject:

mmm, I've been riding my scape for 2 seasons now... besides some paint chipping off, its doing just fine. I can't do stuff on it, but thats a different subject.

jpminter · Posted: Jun 27, 2006 5:15 am Post subject:

that board is probably fine for now.

8824 · Posted: Jun 27, 2006 6:22 am Post subject:

jknudsen11,

I would send it back. The only reason is that the wood decks seem to crack. I wont mention the company, but i had two shipped to me, they both cracked, I only paid 60 bucks so it wasnt a big mistake.

But the composites will last forever.

Or just keep it and when it starts to blow out, then get a new one. You can never have too many skates imo!

wakemitch · Outlaw Joined: 31 May 2004 Posts: 193 City: Vallejo

jknudsen11, you do not want a catalyst if you are 5'9". those boards are huge. stay around 41"

bjr · Newbie Joined: 07 Sep 2005 Posts: 35 City: St. Louis

wakemitch, is right, if u want to stick to hyperlite, go with the new byerly. 107. If u like smaller skates