Another Next Deck Post

bmartin · Addict Joined: 05 Feb 2003 Posts: 794

OK call me lazy gullable or whatever....but I really do not have the time to drive 30-40miles one way to demo some boards and am completely willing to have persons posting on the internet influence my next purchase.

I have been riding an '02 HL Premier (current ERA) for a few years and pretty much like it except: 1. The landings are starting to hurt, 2. The board could be a little faster but this is not a big deal.

Just this year I am landing bigger tricks but my hips are starting to hurt on some of the landings. I have kind of grown comfortable with the current board and do not want something that rides too different, but would consider something to ease the pain. Any suggestions?

Oh, I have ridden the Obrien Shapiro board (I think 'Demented'), and a LF Fish and am still searching. Thanks!

LakeIolaLuke · Posted: Sep 13, 2006 12:00 pm Post subject:

Try a PS3, it has a very similar tip/tail design to the era, so it should be pretty similar. I've ridden both, I think the PS3 pops harder and goes a little faster, and the landings are pretty cushy.

Wakebrad · Ladies Man Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas

I haven't tried the PS3 but I have ridden the Watson (own it) and the Marius.

I would consider getting a Watson. It lands really soft and should be faster than your Premiere which is a very similar shape to the Substance I rode before.

The Marius lands even softer than the Watson but it is really slow.

sroemmich · Criminal Joined: 14 May 2003 Posts: 80 City: PORTLAND

I would consider the PS3, in my experiance it is faster and lands softer than the premier.

bmartin · Addict Joined: 05 Feb 2003 Posts: 794

Cool....I was thinking about the PS3 but didn't know how different if would feel from the Premier/ERA.