CWB absolute platinum

wakerider07 · Posted: May 03, 2005 5:27 pm Post subject: CWB absolute platinum

what is the best year for this board? i heard some people on here say that they like they older one better than the new one or vice versa but i couldnt find it in search. is 220$ for a 2003 or 300$ for a 2004 better?

chavez · RIP MHL 04/25/1958 - 01/11/2006

wakerider07, honestly, you can't go wrong with any year IMO.

Stephan · Guest

The biggest difference in shape will be between 02 & 03. The 03 rides very similarly to the 04. The 05 is also fairly different than the previous years. Personally I like the 05 a ton more than the previous generations. Honestly I don't know if you'll be able to tell a huge difference between the Pltinum & the foam. I ride the foam board & it's really not a huge difference. have fun.

wkebrd3 · Posted: May 04, 2005 4:15 am Post subject:

I've heard nothing but good things about this board. I'm actually going to have to buy a new board this summer and this will be the first one I demo. I'm riding a Byerly 142 right now. Can anyone compare the two for me?

HOLLOMAN101 · Soul Rider Joined: 26 Jul 2003 Posts: 478 City: Austin

hmm ive never ridden the byerly, but i havnt heard good reports on it.

...on the other hand what have you guys heard about the transcend compared to the absolute platinum?

Stephan · Guest

The Byerly is a little edgier and has a much more explosive pop. The Absolute has sick pop with its 3 inches of rocker but the Byerly has a more vertical buck, because the flat spot in the 3-stage rocker is longer thus forcing the rocker curve to be in a shorter area. The Transcend is my second favorite ride from CWB, it's a bit slower but has an even bigger pop. Everything is slowed down into the wake & then when you pop off it kicks you very high. It also has smoother landings than the Absolute, but not by much. They are both great rides, try them both on for size, you will not be disappointed.

wkebrd3 · Posted: May 04, 2005 6:01 am Post subject:

Thanks Stephan...

jryoung · Ladies Man Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 7664 City: Man Jose

Stephan The transcend has bigger pop but softer landings?

chavez · RIP MHL 04/25/1958 - 01/11/2006

jryoung, believe it or not, yes!

I'm guessing this is due in part to the lack of a flat spot on the board, but I am sure Stephan will chime in with a better answer than that.

Spicoli · Newbie Joined: 26 Dec 2004 Posts: 29 City: Atlantis

I've ridden the 03, 04 and 05 Abs/Plat and this year's has the best shape to date. It rides more nose high, which allows you to really scoop the wake, thus producing bigger pop and soft landings as well...I like the looser feel of this board fin-less...a must try.

Stephan · Guest

I think the Transcend also carries more V throughout the shape. This helps it rock on edge with it's width & sink those dual fins. Chavez, you pretty much hit it. I too ride my Absolute finless and it is the funnest ride out there. I'm working on my first video (new to Premiere) I'll let ya guys know when it's up. CWB to the House!!!

actiondcpd · Posted: May 04, 2005 9:51 am Post subject:

wkebrd3, I had a byerly 142 before I got my 03 absolute plat. and will never ride my byerly again. I love the absolute. I ride mine finless as well. Great pop and nice soft landings in the flats.

alafiaboarder · Posted: May 04, 2005 3:07 pm Post subject:

i just got a new substance 138 and some sphynx so i might go blow a couple hundred on an 03 abs plat...it looks and feels sweet, you never can have too many boards ( Shocked

03 parks, 04 parks, 04 lf trip, 03 substance 136, 05 substance 138 Shocked

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the more the merrier right? Cool