Pulled the trigger on a wakeskate today.

HHI Dave

www.buywake.com was having a 36 hour after Thanksgiving sale. I just couldn't resist the 20% off. I went with the '07 Hyperlite Catalyst 116. They were also running a special on the Ambush wakeskate shoes. Buy any skate and get $25.00 off the shoes. Man, I need help. Laughing

As for the board, I realize its not really a "pro" skate, but hey, I'm no pro. Looking forward to trying it out. Cool

scott a · Ladies Man Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 9810

that's the same board that Grubb rides, just a size bigger.

Ctipping · Posted: Nov 24, 2006 8:03 pm Post subject:

That board will be good to transfer over your wakeboarding skillage, but skate style riding will be more difficult.
I rode the Karma 111 For the last bit of summer and it was easy to learn w2w stuff and basic shuv tricks.

HHI Dave · Posted: Nov 25, 2006 3:45 am Post subject:

Ctipping · Posted: Nov 25, 2006 9:21 am Post subject:

HHI Dave, yea it's pretty damn sick. I rode last years model. It's got some pop off the wake. check out www.wakeskating.com for tips n whatnot, just ignore the hype hate

cassetteboy777 · Newbie Joined: 15 Sep 2006 Posts: 3 City: NOR*CAL

what hype hate? Laughing

HHI Dave · Posted: Nov 26, 2006 3:15 pm Post subject:

Not Hyperlite fans over there huh? If it ain't an Integrity, it ain't sheit? Laughing

Ctipping · Posted: Nov 28, 2006 1:56 pm Post subject:

HHI Dave, they just focus more on rider owned companies...Which is respectable because riders who own companies post on there frequently...It also helps to fuel the industry and not leave anyone with a monopoly.

HHI Dave · Posted: Nov 30, 2006 2:17 pm Post subject:

Ctipping, Well, that's cool too I guess.

I got the skate yesterday. I'm hoping to get it wet this weekend. Can't wait! This will be the first time I've wakeskated with shoes too. Do they really make a difference?

Ctipping · Posted: Dec 03, 2006 10:19 am Post subject:

HHI Dave, You won't roll over your toes. It's a really nice feeling to screw up a barefooted shuv and have all your weight come down on the toes...

HHI Dave · Posted: Dec 03, 2006 1:05 pm Post subject:

Ctipping, Thanks for the info.

Unfortunately the weather's not cooperating today so it looks like I have to wait a little longer to try it out. Sad

HHI Dave · Posted: Dec 07, 2006 2:04 am Post subject:

Finally got to ride the skate today (Wednesday). Fun!! But its going to be a whole new learning curve. Laughing

Definitely a different ride from my wakeboard. Stay tuned. Mr. Green

Ctipping · Posted: Dec 07, 2006 10:17 pm Post subject:

HHI Dave, get us some shots man.

HHI Dave · Posted: Dec 08, 2006 5:26 am Post subject:

Ctipping, Unfortunately there were only two of us on the boat, so it was kind of tough to get any pics with one driving and the other getting pulled. I'll get some sometime soon though. Its supposed to be 70 here on Monday and I'm off that day. Very Happy

Ctipping · Posted: Dec 08, 2006 9:34 pm Post subject:

doooope

Rhawn · Posted: Dec 09, 2006 11:55 am Post subject:

Damn U DAVE! I kid. Thats the exact board I am looking for, except I want an 06 with an 04 price. I have to bum Frog's Catalyst all the time, I need my own!