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True, ronix is clean and simple. But almost too simple I find... To be honest there aren't many changes in graphics from year to year on the Ronix line. Hell the parks next year looks to be the same color scheme as the 2011 Ibex. And it's hard to say what's dated, no matter what board graphics change from year to year, and people will always know which year you have. But I guess there's a few ways you can call something "dated"
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The parks this year is bright red. If anything it looks like last years one.
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Not a huge fan of the O'brien graphics either...
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I have actually done the plastic hubcaps thing. My old setup was ugly as hell, but it rode great. If I can have both, even better!
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Sorry, I'm not in deep enough to know those things. It's just a rumor that I heard from some local pros, so take it for what it's worth, but keep an eye out.
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Hammer, thanks for the info.
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I actually have not even looked at Obrien the last few years due to graphics etc. They keep putting out the same boards year after year with no big changes excluding the paradigm. I remember back in the day they were actually trying to come up with new stuff... like the vice or the natural etc. Shapiro's Demented series was pretty awesome too.
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Pretty amazing how similar the graphics look on this board over a 5 year period.
http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/.../2007Ronix.jpghttp://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/.../2008Ronix.jpghttp://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/.../2009ronix.jpghttp://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/...10ronixone.jpghttp://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/...boards-one.jpg |
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No Cell's from Ronix this year? Just saw those opened toe "Viva" boots
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I think that catalog is missing some stuff since it does not have the Bill or William boards showing up yet
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Has anyone ridden the 12 parks? I like the looks of the 13 and was curious what the board is like.
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Thanks for the vid J.B.! That's the Bruce right?
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O'Brien has continued to create new and amazing wakeboards!
Check out the Format, Contra, Paradigm, The Bruce, Baker..these are all new shapes in the last 2 years and some of the best riding boards out there. Take the blinders off and check out whats out there, or just stick to the gimmicks and flashy crap. |
Thanks for the additional pics J.B., you got any of the Format?
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whats the time bomb? looks frikin gnarly!
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The Bruce is a sweet ride, loose when flat, but holds an edge well when cutting and the semi-flex gives sweet pop!
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obrein is wack. def the bottom feeders of the kent group...
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^you ****in kidding me? Have you ever even ridden an O'Brien board other than maybe 6 years ago? And I'm absolutely lovin the look of the Contra next year! But still can't wait to give the Bruce and Fremont a go!
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Byerly gear released on facebook.
<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/48032763" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/48032763">Byerly 2013 Gear</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/byerlyboards">Byerly Boards</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p> Australia hyperlite facebook release alot of boards and boots for hyperlite. http://www.facebook.com/HyperliteNor...lite.australia |
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Haha! What Tommy said x10.
Even if they ride better than any board out there, I still wouldn't spend the money on one. There’s a certain sense of pride you feel purchasing a board that can double as art work. I could imagine walking around with an Obrian board would feel like going on a date with a fat chick who has a really nice personality. |
Has anyone heard any info on the 2013 CTRL stuff?
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Hey Scott, fat chicks need lovin' too! LOL
But in all seriousness, I've seen so many people in my area buy setups just because they think it looks cool and not because it has the qualities they are looking for. They end up riding crappy and have to change to a different setup (maybe one that's not as flashy, but works well for their riding style). I think that's the point of jjakober's comment. In the end, to each their own. Have a great weekend of riding everyone! |
Thats exactly my point Ryan!
Time to hit the water :-) |
Never been a fan of RON1X's art direction..
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Never heard of this company but some of this stuff looks pretty good. Here is the website.. http://vampirewake.com/
http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/...3/pash-135.png http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/...3/park-142.png http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/...3/gspot138.png http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/...duplex-143.png http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/...e3113/base.jpg http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/...3/5a616455.jpg |
Never heard of vampire, thanks for posting pics.
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No idea if they can be bought here in the states but I was so excited to see something new I had to share!
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some of you obrien haters are ridiculous talking about how the boards need to look like a piece of art like pointed out look at the parks its the same damn board graphics five years in a row just different colors and id hardly call it a piece of art looks more like a billboard to me. i personally think the new Bruce and Contra looks sweet and love the fact Obrien in pushing new shapes instead of going off the same shape for half a decade.
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Im not calling my boards a piece of art or others but I'll be damn to wear an ugly pair of glasses no matter how comfy they are. Everyone has different taste...
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Not an Obrien hater per say, just not a fan of there graphics. Never said they arent good riding boards. But not many people will know how good they ride cuz unfortunately graphics are what catch your eye and get u interested in the board in the first place.
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In regards to O'Brien graphics: I think O'Brien is hit or miss. Sometimes they slam them out of the park; the houndstoooth Natural is still probably my favorite board graphic ever. But sometimes they fall really flat, like with this year's Decade. The saddest thing about the Decade graphics being so poor is that it is an unbelievably good board in every aspect (save the fact it doesn't flex if you prefer that). Two other riders in my regular group now ride the Decade besides myself. I don't know how much say Watkins has in his graphics but someone at O'Brien needs to stop the pain with the Decade. First year was terrible, second and third were good, fourth was okay and this year is :banghead:
Otherwise I rather like a lot of O'Briens graphics. I don't blame anyone for not wanting to spend a lot of money on something that doesn't look that good. |
2013 isnt a real solid year for board graphics.. there are a few select byerly graphics that are looking real good and lf's new slab deck is looking pretty dope...
HL stuff isnt lookin so hot and they still havent changed that damn system binding yet. Overall in my opinion LF has the best overall graphics for 2013 model year. |
Interesting binding inserts on the Vampire Boards, also pretty cool they have a 2 year warranty
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I have a 2000 Belmont on my wall, cause that thing is a work of art.... nowadays it's just mostly bold clashing colours with some lines drawn through and some "funky" fonts, trying to make it ascetically pleasing to the masses..... which it might be, but is also very boring. Like they only have a certain set of design options and just change the colour and the order they're put together.... but that's what sells. This is the reason I appreciate what Slingshot tried of the past couple years with actually producing some sort of art with their boards. (no idea why they dropped the ball with the reflex for 2013) And remember the crazy hyperlite b-side.... that was art.... but way too opinionated so they've gone safe with incredible simple graphics since then (granted Webbs 2013 board does look awesome.... shape and graphic). This is why my boards always end up as a mess of spray paint and sharpie scribbles. For me it's all about the ride but it would be cool to have decent graphics back. |
i actually went with the 2012 recoil because i preferred the graphic to the 2013 which is alittle cheesy psychadellic. end of season discount didnt hurt either ....
yeah the reflex looks like a recent hyperlite tribute graphic. obrien needs to look back in the archives when the half nelson and double ender were around. they dont look bad but a bit too much like they're following liquid force. |
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Damn JB, THOSE are how O'briens SHOULD look. Awesome!
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Wow the Baker is the best looking board I've seen out of any lineup!
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The 2013 Liquid Force SLAB Hypbrid. Another new board for the LF lineup.
All NEW for 2013, the Slab is built to get everyone into the rail riding game! It’s an all wood core board that provides a stiff, yet snappy flex to pop off flat water with ease. With a durable nylon base and a rounded Liquid Rail, the Slab offers just enough forgiveness to prevent the hard slams that are inevitable as you progress your way up the jibbing ranks! Whether it’s your park and boat board or simply your rail riding quiver board, the SLAB is ready to get you going! CNC Milled Wood Core Computer-milled for the perfect hull shape… all wood for maximum strength and flex Nylon Base A value priced option for durability. Center Concave Concave softens landing and maintains speed. Rounded Liquid Rail Sidewall Our elastomeric edges give you a rail with unsurpassed durability. The Liquid Rail will keep your ride together for session after session and the newly rounded shape will ensure a forgiving ride. |
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the Bruce Contra Baker Valhalla and Paradigm are my favorites they all looked awesome when i first saw them... also the ladies boards, skyla and vixen look super good i almost want to ride one lol |
JB, What shapes are the Skyla and Vixen in the men's boards? I'm going to be getting a setup for my fiance. Unless Chris Johnson goes elsewhere I doubt I'll ever buy a board that's not an O'Brien.
Also, which O'Brien boots are stiffest? jjakober, what shape are you currently riding? |
Not to hijack your question to J.B. but the Skyla is the Coda shape and the Vixen use to be the Clutch shape but I heard the Clutch is no longer in the line up for 2013 so I'm not sure if the shape has changed.
As for the stiffest boot, I think last year it was the Seeker but I haven't seen any info on the 2013 boots yet so not sure if there's any changes/additions coming into their line up. Can't wait to see more of the 2013 product from Obrien. |
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and the seekers are called something else for 2013, i think they are called the GTX, i forgot, but the velcro is removable and can be replaced with strings, whichever you prefer, and the nomads have 2 different color options |
I originally hated the Colorway of the 2013 Harley boot .... Until I saw it on the BOB grind. Those two teamed up together look soooo good
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Got a chance to demo the 2013 LF line this weekend at TSR. I was really impressed with their stuff. Loved the new Shane binding.
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Nauti 210- how did the boot feel? Been really thinking about giving LF boots another go around and I like a a boot that is supportive and flexible. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
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I am the same way, I like a boot that will flex, but is supportive. The Shane's (black and green on the BOB grind) were awesome. They had lower laces and holes for uppers, but none in there, 1 single thick velcro for the ankle strap and felt perfect to me. The Harley's are a really good feeling boot as well. FWIW I ride the 2012 Murray system boots right now (much stiffer) and am considering a switch myself.
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It's stiffer then most Flex boards but still has flex in the tip and tail which seems to help get me a bit more pop. Not only that, but I must say, the graphics kick ass ;-) The real bamboo top sheet like what you see in the Baker is such a cool look. Also someone mentioned O'Brien not making new shapes and how much they liked the Natural & Demented. Well the same guy that designed those kick ass boards (Chris Johnson) is still hard at it making new and even better shapes! The Format has to be one of the best riding boards out there. I have yet to have someone ride it and not come away with a new found appreciation for O'Brien. The Contra, Baker, Bruce, Paradigm are all pretty new shapes and worth checking out if you get the chance. |
The new Slingshot RAD boots not only have gone to a traditional criss-cross style of lacing, but there is an addition of some deeper anchor point for the laces to suck the heel into the boot. an "integrated HHD Heel-Hold Down system."
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anyone have any pics of the bottome contours or profile pics of these obriens? Its hard to get any idea from the pictures posted
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another of contra
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What is the obrien flex board? Is the paradigm the most flex in their lineup?
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Baker graphics are a copy of 2012 Watson hybrid.
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How the hell is it a copy...? Look at the Watson hybrid then look at the Baker. The only thing alike is the wood grain on it.
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GTX / seeker boots ^^^^
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http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...62717089_n.jpg 2012 LF Watson Hybrid http://www.activewake.com/media/cata...nhyrbid143.jpg Put some glasses on and take a look.... -Wood grain -EXACT same colors on top deck(white/red/blue/black) -Similar colors on base Doesn't matter really because I would never own one. |
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ahaha^^^
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It's damn near impossible to come up with a completely unique graphic (especially colorwise) after nearly 20 years of board designs.
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this thread is right full of obrien cowbell haha.
obrien can keep rocking center removable fins like yesteryear and take design cues from last year models from other brands for the baker..... and I still won't be interested. Good try 2013 I'll check back in another year. |
Seems like there will be no more 145 Kine, 145 Newton and 146 Hook in 2013.
http://ride.slingshotsports.com/2013...category=41775 http://ride.slingshotsports.com/2013...category=41774 http://ride.slingshotsports.com/2013...category=41773 That would be (s**t) a pitty. |
Im not on that obrien cowbell by any means. Ive been critical of there graphics. I just dont agree 100% with the comparison to the Watson.
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This thread needs more CowBell so I give you The Bruce!
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