Liquid Force: PS3 141 vs Shane 140?

HHI Dave · Posted: Jun 06, 2007 5:39 am Post subject: Liquid Force: PS3 141 vs Shane 140?

I've ridden the PS3 and loved it... the speed, the pop, the soft landings, the loose feel...I loved it all.

I've never ridden the Shane though.

How do they compare?

Thoughts?

Cool

TP83 · Addict Joined: 31 May 2006 Posts: 739 City: Woodside

shane is fast loose and just about shoots you off the wake then really soft landings.. never ridden the ps3

LakeIolaLuke · Posted: Jun 06, 2007 8:06 am Post subject:

That shanes a bit tighter, due to more fins and a harder rail. It takes a little getting used to the really wide tip/tail on edge, but it pops like freaking crazy.

Epic · Addict Joined: 21 Aug 2005 Posts: 765

I rode the PS3 all of last season and have been riding the Shane (140) this year (probably been out 15 times). Biggest difference I've noticed is the Shane is definately tighter (rode the PS3 finless), it's not as fast (although it's definately not slow) and does have more pop. I liked everything about the PS3 and only changed because I wanted to try something different. I love both boards. I still can't decide which I like better. PS3 still has great pop and they also land very similarly.
Shane basically is a little slower, tighter and has a tad bit more pop.

HHI Dave · Posted: Jun 06, 2007 9:00 pm Post subject:

Epic, Thanks for the info. Doesn't really make my decision any easier, but it doesn't really sound like an easy decision anyway. Laughing

I guess the only real answer is that I need to ride them both and decide for myself. Cool

Epic · Addict Joined: 21 Aug 2005 Posts: 765

Ralph · Posted: Jun 06, 2007 9:49 pm Post subject:

From what I have read, the Shane, Watson & PS3 are all very similar. Pick which everones graphics you like better.

Willy · Outlaw Joined: 01 Feb 2004 Posts: 159 City: Montreal

My 2 cents. I've been riding a Fish 133 for 2 seasons. Coming from an Era, I thought it was the greatest board ever. THEN, my friend let me try his Shane 136. It was a revelation! Man, I felt so at home. Everything I did was so much more consisten, predictible... Wow, I went out and bought one the next day!

Bottom line. Try before you buy!

LakeIolaLuke · Posted: Jun 07, 2007 9:41 am Post subject:

Ralph, that was bad advice

WakeboarderX30 · Criminal Joined: 12 Mar 2003 Posts: 92

I currently own a PS3 and my friend just got a Shane. So we went out one day and rode both boards. In my opinion, I loved the way that the PS3 gripped. You could get a solid edge on the Shane but the PS3 would hook like no other. The PS3 is a pretty consistent pop and decent kick. I hit the Shane one time perfectly and just flat out got launched strait up. The Shane seemed to pop harder than the PS3. Both boards were pretty soft on landings. The Shane takes a little more edge awareness to grip after a spin or flip than the PS3. It’s hard to choose what board I like to ride more. My friend and I actually take one set with our own and one set with the other person’s board. Than we get to ride both of them. Hope that gives you a little help.

HHI Dave · Posted: Jun 07, 2007 11:51 pm Post subject:

WakeboarderX30, (and everyone else who put their .02 worth in) thanks for the info. I think I'm going to stick with the PS3. Just need to make the mortgage payment first. Mr. Green

Epic · Addict Joined: 21 Aug 2005 Posts: 765

jhill · Soul Rider Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 260

i've had both. i personally liked the shane a little more. to let you know where i'm coming from, i rode a subjekt for a couple years before those boards came out. i liked those two boards a lot better than the watson so i would say you're on the right track if you're going with an LF.