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Victor
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PostPosted: Jan 26, 2004 11:18 am    Post subject: 3-stage and continious Reply with quote

what's the difference Question Question
everybody says different things! one says continious rocker has a horizontal pop, other a vertical, other smooth landings, other sketchy, other says continious is easier to time the pop.

can somebody please tell me the difference, ones and for all?

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PostPosted: Jan 26, 2004 12:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

from my experience and knowledge of the two....

You can simply look at a board and tell whether it is continous or 3-stage

A three stage has more of an abrupt pop and the continous is more "flowing" i think.

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PostPosted: Jan 26, 2004 12:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ok here's what i understand. A three stage is better because it lands better and gets a lot more pop. I have a continuous and i get plenty of pop, but i've never ridden a three stage. So all I've heard people on this site say is go with three stage. Oh BTW continuous are usually a lot cheaper too.
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PostPosted: Jan 26, 2004 1:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You cant say one is better than the other it is all personal opinion. Murray rides a continuos rocker board, do you think he doesnt get enough pop? Or ride the board he likes the best? The only way to tell if you like a board is to try it, most shops let you demo a board for cheap, its really worth it.

In general a 3 stage will pop you more vertical, a continuous will send you longer with a softer landing. Continuous are more forgiving, 3 stage you have to hit the wake more consistently.

Dont forget there are also combo boards like the Liquid Force Evo.
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PostPosted: Jan 26, 2004 3:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

noneya is right, there is only a "better" one for certain people (based on personal preference)

If you look at a 3-stage it'll look more like a skateboard with concave.

A continuous has a smoother look to it.

Thats what i was told
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PostPosted: Jan 26, 2004 3:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

HeyVictor,

Can you get a copy of the Feb. issue of WakeBoarding? There's an explanation of rocker as well as how different wake shapes can affect the degree and type of rocker. Alotta product reviews are included and each board is rated in terms of rocker type and degree and wake shape and size...check it out.

In general, continuous will have a smoother landing as the flat spot on a 3-stage board can "pound" just like a flat bottom boat whereas the continuous curve sort of pushes the water out of the way rather than slapping it....


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PostPosted: Jan 26, 2004 4:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

For what they look like a 3-stage has a more flat middle area then turn up more at the ends and a contunious board is a smooth curve throughout.
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PostPosted: Jan 26, 2004 7:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

a three stage will give you an abrubt kick straight up in the air. its often described as a "bucking" pop. a continuous has a tendency to send you more out into the flats. dont think this means you cant get high tho cuz as said before look at murray. the continues just is smoother and doesnt buck you as much. if you want to look at the board and tell if its continuous or three stage lie it on the floor. a continuous will rock back and forth if pressure is applied to the tip or tail. a three stage doesnt it more rises the oppisite end up.
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PostPosted: Jan 27, 2004 6:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I see
I'll see if I can get the WBM. WBMs are kinda rare here in sweden.. Sad
Anyway, thanks alot for explaining! It sure did straighten some things out..

peace!

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PostPosted: Jan 28, 2004 2:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Oh hey i never said one is better i said i heard 3 stage is better i have a continous and i love it.
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PostPosted: Jan 28, 2004 8:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i have ridden both, the main difference is the way the board pops you
3 stage - steep kick more high
cont. - smooth pop more far
but remember the board does not make you better, your technique does, so find the style of riding that best works for you, and select a board that works best for the way you ride.
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PostPosted: Feb 07, 2004 12:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ya, 3 stage has more pop but u dont go as far n cont. u go farther but not as much pop (i have a cont. n i was thinkin bout gittin a 3 stage but now hyperlite got a nu style i forget wut its called but its a mixture of 3 stage and cont.)
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PostPosted: Feb 10, 2004 4:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

hyperlife18, i sort of have to disagree on u w/ what u said about the board not making u better. Having the right equipment helps u out a lot. If u get a board u can't flow w/ as good u won't do as good. Just my 2 cents.
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PostPosted: Feb 11, 2004 2:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

numbfoot, I know, but what i meant to say was that you are not going to all of a sudden become pro by having a nice board, if you are a first timer it won't matter that much on the board that you use, that's all i ment to say, but i agree, nicer equipment does help you progress faster.
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PostPosted: Feb 13, 2004 10:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

anyone know what kind a gator rickey gonzalez has, or have experience with it? i am going to buy it tomorrow, and want to know a little more about it.....from experiences, not what a web page says
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PostPosted: Feb 14, 2004 1:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

there was an article on the differences and diagrams in one of the newer Wakeboarder Magazine issues
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PostPosted: Feb 17, 2004 5:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a Blinside five o (continuous) and a Byerly (3-stage). I do get more pop with the Byerly but you have to hit the wake just right. The Blindside is way more consistant and generally easier to ride. I myself am going to work on getting the Byerly dialed in cause I love getting booted striaght up off the wake. I'll I can say is demo a few different boards and figure out what you like best.
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