2011 OBRIEN GEAR IS BaD @$$

jboneill · Newbie Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 45 City: Austin

Blindside_137 · Posted: Sep 14, 2010 12:29 pm Post subject:

I'm impressed! Cool

is the format new? I dont really follow them much

hawkster0001 · Soul Rider Joined: 21 Jul 2010 Posts: 441 City: GR

tjose first boots look so much like the 09 cells, but looks like good equiptment

holdsworth · Posted: Sep 14, 2010 1:21 pm Post subject:

hawkster0001, I think all of their boots look like 09 Cells Laughing

hawkster0001 · Soul Rider Joined: 21 Jul 2010 Posts: 441 City: GR

yeah they even have teh same baseplate design from the outside

STANG KILLA SS · Posted: Sep 14, 2010 1:49 pm Post subject:

i was reading in one of the mags about that format board, sounded really bad ass. id like to look more into it.
love the all white graphics. not into all this 80s crap the last few years.

edit: found this online.

2011 O'Brien Format
Josh Sander’s all-new pro model features O’Brien’s newly minted Fusion Core. Using
top-to-bottom full length wood stringers, we were able to both reduce the overall volume
of the board and decrease the weight of the fiberglass laminate – creating a board that
is up to 1.5 lbs lighter than our standard core. We’ve also re-invented the progressive
rocker by lifting the centerline of the board towards the tips, resulting in more vertical
pop with no loss of speed to the wake. A subtle double concave through the clean
midsection of the board softens impact on landings. The base of the deck is finished off
with (4) 0.7 inch Spine fins, our signature Delta Base for a faster ride, and a full length
step-down rail to increase edge hold. Impact base available
SIZES : 132cm - 137cm - 142cm

FORMAT Board
Josh Sanders pro model
New mold and new shape for 2011. The new Josh Sanders pro model. Timber and foam core, narrower and longer than his previous model but sharing many of the same design characteristics.

FORMAT Boots
5-6 7-8 9-10 10-11 12-13
-Medium / Stiff Flex Pattern
-65mm upper cuff strap � Velcro locking system tunable to the stiffness
you desire.
-Integrated TPU Ankle Strap superior hold, pulls your foot into the �heel
pocket�
-All New Lux Chassis our lightest & most rigid chassis ever, maximum
comfort, response, and no heel / toe lift.
-Ultralight Liner ultimate comfort & light weight combined
-2.5� Canted Chassis eases stress on your legs
-Power Arch supports your arch on bigger landings.
-Sizes graded to fit your foot like a shoe.
-Traditional thick laces provide the most secure fit and durability. Your
boots won�t loosen up while riding.
-Off Axis mounting system helps keep the boot centered on the board
for optimal edge-to-edge response.

flixmaster · Site Owner Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 7488

I actually talked to Chris that designed the boards. He started his career in the wake industry because of this very website Wakeboarder.com and the Wakelist. The Josh board looked really clean and the bindings are a huge improvement over the past 2 seasons.

hawkster0001 · Soul Rider Joined: 21 Jul 2010 Posts: 441 City: GR

im not much for concave boards, prefer a cleaner bottom but thats just me

does obrien make any slider boards or flex boards?

AaronATX · Outlaw Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Posts: 136 City: Austin

12-13 is the biggest the boots go? this obviously is not the sport for those with big feet.

savage3221 · Posted: Sep 14, 2010 4:48 pm Post subject:

Lookin good! I've been waiting for O'brien to step their game back up. They have always been solid, but under-performing. I wouldn't hesitate to ride an O'brien board, or maybe even some o' dem binders

matt1808 · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 05 Feb 2004 Posts: 1981

O'brien's boards have been as good as anybody's, it has just been their bindings that have been lacking lately.

leviwynnyk · Posted: Sep 14, 2010 8:19 pm Post subject:

That gear looks pretty sweet. I'd never really looked at the O'Brien gear much before but I may rethink that.

da Liks · Addict Joined: 22 Aug 2010 Posts: 594

looks damn good! i ride a Clutch, feels like a nice board. the bindings i have are simple though, the Kick. But good enough for what i do now. These babies here look waaaay better!

intotheflats · Posted: Sep 15, 2010 5:24 am Post subject:

The wood stringer thing has been done before by hyperlite with their old DNA cores. I have a '03 Byerly DNA core that I really like. Suprised it took O'brien this long to catch up. The new gear looks great though for sure.

STANG KILLA SS · Posted: Sep 15, 2010 7:04 am Post subject:

SexyWS6Mama · Outlaw Joined: 28 Apr 2008 Posts: 150 City: Killeen

I really like Dallas Friday's pro model Skyla but I'm just not ready to switch from my Ronix back to Obrien. I mean I started with an Obrien Vixen and that board and bindings were not the best. The bindings broke on me.... but maybe I"ll change my mind...maybe

flixmaster · Site Owner Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 7488

I talked to Sean Obrien at expo about his new board. He has something coming out for rails and wake. His board is the one that will be geared towards the flex market with more snap off the wake.

GnarShredd · Posted: Sep 15, 2010 10:48 am Post subject:

flixmaster, How's the build quality look this year compared to years past?

I'm so bummed I couldnt' make surf expo this year and now I have to ask other people!

RightCoastRider26 · Criminal Joined: 09 May 2010 Posts: 91

I held that Format boot at the Surf Expo, it is redicously light, and looks well made. And the Retail is Only like $299. I did not believe which Booth I was actually at. We shall see how they hold up....

STANG KILLA SS · Posted: Sep 15, 2010 1:21 pm Post subject:

great to hear rightcoastrider