hm...wakeskate?

Mainman773 · Newbie Joined: 09 Aug 2006 Posts: 15 City: Eau Claire

My friend gave me the idea the other day about putting grip tape on an old wakeboard that I have. Has anyone thought about or tried doing that? I don't know if that's a really dumb idea or if it'd actually work. I know they aren't exactly the same size or shape. I really don't have any other use for that board and it's not worth selling. Any thoughts?

T2Ride · Posted: Apr 27, 2007 8:28 am Post subject:

How do you think wakeskating started. People would stick foam pads to an old wakeboard. I wouldn't bother doing it now, I would just buy a wakeskate if you are wanting to skate more.

kdip · Posted: Apr 27, 2007 9:02 am Post subject:

Yeh sell your wakeboard, and buy a wakeskate.

timmyDecker · Outlaw Joined: 22 May 2006 Posts: 187 City: Manhattan...KS

If you're sure the old wakeboard isn't worth selling, then you really don't have anything to lose by sticking some grip tape on it and giving it a go...
This coming from someone who has never been on a wakeskate though...

King of the Tigers · Posted: Apr 27, 2007 10:29 am Post subject:

I did this on an old 132 Double Up board. It worked fine and was fun to mess around on. I just barely tried a real skate for the first time and it is so much better. I'd say juts look for a good deal on a skate.

pooser · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 4738

cut it down and epoxy the ends. it would make a decent wakeskate.

itch · Posted: Apr 27, 2007 12:10 pm Post subject:

Here is a screaming deal on one of the best skates EVER.
Sell your wakeboard for 75 bucks an you got true wakeskate for 100.00
ITCH

http://forums.wakeboarder.com/viewtopic.php?t=68455

Mainman773 · Newbie Joined: 09 Aug 2006 Posts: 15 City: Eau Claire

ok maybe i should clarify...by old wakeboard that isn't worth selling i mean a really old (maybe 8 years?) o'brien that came as a beginner board with sandle bindings for maybe $160. I'm not sure how many people are going to want it for $75 Confused

if i could get $20 for it i'd be surprised. but maybe i'll try the tape just for the heck of it and if i really like it i'll buy an actual skate