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absolutofft Outlaw
Joined: 12 Oct 2003 Posts: 162 City: Langley
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Posted: Oct 21, 2005 4:25 pm Post subject: Worth getting a burton baron ES over a burton baron? |
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I tried a burton baron 167 last season and I think I am ready to buy one for this season but I see that they now have a burton baron ES. Is this just a ploy to get people to spend more money or is it worth the extra money? |
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juiced4ever Outlaw
Joined: 11 Mar 2003 Posts: 212 City: Truckee
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Posted: Oct 21, 2005 9:56 pm Post subject: |
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it is a custom x compared to the custom for all you big footed folk. yes it is cool it is not a ploy. they upgrade to core you get stainless edges and a better wfo base on it. hope that is a little help _________________ "Life is a funny thing right when you think you have got a hold of it, it bucks off of a double up funny and break two ribs when you bounce off the bottom of the 4ft deep private lake"
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jryoung Ladies Man
Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 7664 City: Man Jose
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Posted: Oct 22, 2005 6:50 pm Post subject: |
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I don't think they are really worth the upgrde. Here is my reply from a thread inquiring about the custom X. In short, the ultra high performance cores seem to be much more fragile than basic cores.
http://forums.wakeboarder.com/viewtopic.php?t=49148
Quote: | I think the basic custom will be a better choice. Everyone I know that has gotten a top shelf board from Burton has had problems with it. The reduction in weight with the dragonfly cores or the like also reduce the boards integrity.
The Custom is a proven board through and through, but get it with the Super Fly II core. You'll save money up front and in the long run as you won't have to worry so much about blown rails, delams etc.
There's a reason the Super-Fly II core has been around for 10 years. |
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Corporate Addict
Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 957 City: The Cats in spanish
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Posted: Oct 24, 2005 5:55 am Post subject: |
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Not sure about the Baron ES however I had a chance to ride the Custom and Custom X back to back last year. I can't vouch for the durability however I liked the fact that the Custom X felt a little stiffer and snappier. It was overall a more lively board and I would definitely recommend it over the regular Custom if you are a person that likes a stiff piece of wood . I assume this would translate the same to the Baron and Baron ES however I don't have first hand experience. |
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finkle Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 4067
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Posted: Oct 24, 2005 7:28 am Post subject: |
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I can't be positive which model mine is but I know it is a Baron Custom. It is stiff and fast. It's ok as an all mountain board but a little long. It is definitely fast though. If you are just doing pretty much straight down, long S turns on grooved runs, this is the board for you. NOT a park board and NOT a tree or bump board. _________________
Best Quote Ever wrote: | 'No regrets', that's my motto.....well, that and 'everybody wang chung tonight' |
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absolutofft Outlaw
Joined: 12 Oct 2003 Posts: 162 City: Langley
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Posted: Nov 04, 2005 8:44 am Post subject: |
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I decided to go with the regular Baron. Mostly because I bought a completely new setup this year and I didn't want to spend the extra money on a board that is already overpriced I can't wait to try this sucker out though. My new setup has hardly any toe drag, is super comfortable and looks sweet. |
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