Thinking of buying one.

ripperchick · Outlaw Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 158 City: Atlanta

I am thinking of getting either the catalyst 2.0 or the catalyst 112. Does anyone know how these 2 compare, i know the 2.0 is all griptape and the 112 has some, but what about size wize or anything. Are they made of wood, because i've read not to buy wood ones, that they fall apart to quickly. I am going to demo them come summer, but seeing as i've never wakeskated before i'm not sure if i would be skilled enough to tell a difference between them so any help would be great. Also, are wakeskate shoes best to ride with or can you ride with any shoe?

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

the catalyst 2.0 is 107cm, the catalyst 112 is obviously 112cm.
They are both made very similarly to wakeboards.
You can wakeskate with any shoe, the ones made for wakeskating are made to dry faster.

Ctipping · Posted: Dec 25, 2006 7:23 am Post subject:

ripperchick, try to look at some of the smaller, Rider-Owned companies such as Integrity, Omen, GB, Sattellyte, Oak, or others. They push out a quality product with more of a skate style as opposed to wakeboard style and supporting them helps fuel the industry and keep it diverse.

www.integrity-wake.com
www.omenskates.com
www.gbwake.com
www.sattelyte.com
www.oakwakeskates.com
www.distortionboarding.com
www.levelthirtn.com

ripperchick · Outlaw Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 158 City: Atlanta

I think the 39.75 carpe diem from integrity would be a good board for me, but can i only buy one from the integrity website? I think with all my christmas money i can afford that board now!

senorbueno · Addict Joined: 04 Mar 2005 Posts: 775

ripperchick, that's the only place you can really get them

ripperchick · Outlaw Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 158 City: Atlanta

All right thanks, i think i'll buy from there then

ripperchick · Outlaw Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 158 City: Atlanta

Okay, so I know I am going to get the 39.75 carpe diem, but if i have never wakeskated before should I buy with or without the fins? for $20 extra I have no problem buying them but only if I need to.

kejoz · Newbie Joined: 30 May 2006 Posts: 18

i replaced the integ fins with some from devotid skates-i like them much better-but i still like the integ fins-you will need those for nose slides!!!

ripperchick · Outlaw Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 158 City: Atlanta

okay then I'll order them with the board

ripperchick · Outlaw Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 158 City: Atlanta

This may be a stupid question, but the integity website says that the dic cut gip tape is included with the board, that does mean that the grip tape is on the board right? so i won't have to put it on?

Kento911 · Addict Joined: 07 Dec 2004 Posts: 958 City: Devore

no it means that the grip tape is cut to fit the board perfectly but you will need to apply it

ripperchick · Outlaw Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 158 City: Atlanta

Oh Great!

Cornut · Criminal Joined: 07 Aug 2004 Posts: 75 City: Richardson

Applying the grip tape is actually quite easy; there are even step by step instructions on the integrity website. I've done it twice, and both came out perfectly. Although, I didn't try to do any fancy patterns or die-cuts; there are some pretty sick integ grip tape designs to be found on wakeskating.com, if you're brave enough to try something different.

Here's my '05 Team, next to my buddy's '06 TNT.

ripperchick · Outlaw Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 158 City: Atlanta

I don't think i can handle any fancy patterns, but thanks for the pictures!

8824 · Posted: Jan 03, 2007 3:26 pm Post subject:

ripperchick, if you take the deck to your local skate shop, they will be more than happy to put it on for you.

you are getting a great deck, i have two integs and love them both!

wakeskating.com also has a video segment with step by step instructions.

ripperchick · Outlaw Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 158 City: Atlanta

I just ordered the wakeskate! I'm really excited I can't wait till it gets here. Too bad its too cold to try it out right away!!

8824 · Posted: Jan 04, 2007 7:09 am Post subject:

ripperchick, where is lake lanier?

you are gonna love that skate, Erich at Integ is really making some great decks and the killa mojo that comes with it is free.

ripperchick · Outlaw Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 158 City: Atlanta

It's about 45 min North of Atlanta, maybe not even that much. Kinda between Atlanta and the Tennesse and South Carolina borders.

8824 · Posted: Jan 04, 2007 1:47 pm Post subject:

ripperchick, the water cant be any colder than 45-50 degrees....... what the hell are yo uwaiting for?

ripperchick · Outlaw Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 158 City: Atlanta

That may be, but the air is like 50 as well, although sat we're supposed to have a high of 68, it's too bad my jet ski winterized and in storage too! Sad

By march i'll be ready to put it back in though!

Nick Taylor · Posted: Jan 09, 2007 4:04 am Post subject:

ripperchick, You're gonna love that skate, the 39 is an amazing board.

ripperchick · Outlaw Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 158 City: Atlanta

Thanks, I'm still waiting for it to arrive. I want it so bad I'm getting really impatient.

ripperchick · Outlaw Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 158 City: Atlanta

It finally arrived today!! I'm so excited and yeah I am definitely going to have my dad put the tape on, or to take it to my board shop and see if they will do it because I'm afraid I might screw it up.

ripperchick · Outlaw Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 158 City: Atlanta

Umm, yeah so I sat and stared at it and couldn't wait to put the tape on, so i did it myself and it looks fine!

8824 · Posted: Jan 17, 2007 12:35 pm Post subject:

ripperchick, NICE......

take a pic and post it up!

it hard to sleep with it when it has grip tape on huh? Wink

ripperchick · Outlaw Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 158 City: Atlanta

I'll wrap it in a blanket, then it shouldn't hurt too bad! Very Happy

8824 · Posted: Jan 17, 2007 2:44 pm Post subject:

ripperchick, there you go! dont forget to post up a pic!

ripperchick · Outlaw Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 158 City: Atlanta

How do i post a pic?

ripperchick · Outlaw Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 158 City: Atlanta

nevermind.

HHI Dave · Posted: Jan 17, 2007 10:41 pm Post subject:

ripperchick, Congrats!

Just curious, are you going to ride it finless?

ripperchick · Outlaw Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 158 City: Atlanta

Yeah, i think i will for now. I ride my wakeboard finless and i really like it. If i don't like the wakeskate without fins i'll punch holes through the grip tape where the fins should go because right now i have the tape covering the screw holes.

HHI Dave, you just got a catalyst right, how do you like that one?

HHI Dave · Posted: Jan 18, 2007 9:10 am Post subject:

I like my Catalyst but I've only taken it out once so far. I've been riding on a friend's boat for the past couple of months. It was just too much of a hassle dragging along my board and my skate along with the wetsuit, vest, and a backpack etc. Now that my tower is finally on my boat I'll be using it again and plan to ride the skate PLENTY in the coming season.

One thing though, I ride my CWB board without center fins, and I love it too. But it has molded side fins. The skates are pretty smooth on the bottom. That is going to be one SLIPPERY ride! Shocked

I'll be curious to see what you think after you try it out. Congrats again. Cool

ripperchick · Outlaw Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 158 City: Atlanta

Yeah, I'm sure it will be pretty slippery and take some time to get used to, but all the more fun!

Nick Taylor · Posted: Jan 19, 2007 6:19 am Post subject:

ripperchick, The skate looks good Cool

Shred it up!

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

ripperchick, you ride a wakeskate differently than a wakeboard, because your back foot is further back it sinks the tail in more so it tracks better. also since the integrity has reshapable edges you can round the edges with sand paper so it sits a little lower in the water. i recommend rounding the middle 6-8 inches and let the ends stay sharp so it edges well.

you will love that board. like nick said, "Shred it up!"