I have been using a liquid force inlander 5'4. I would like to switch to a board that will allow me to do some tricks. I'm 6'1 190lbs. any suggestions?
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If you want a good all around board that you can cruise and do tricks on, Phase5 Oogle
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Thanks for the response. I've read that the oogle isn't very durable. Have you had the same experience? <BR> <BR>what do you guys think about the IS Yellow? <BR> <BR>It's difficult to make a decision with so many choices!
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There are lots of good boards out there. <BR> <BR>Walker Project <BR>Phase 5 <BR>Walzer <BR>Shred Stixx <BR>Inland Surfer <BR> <BR>I have a Walzer and IS Yellow and like them both!
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Todd, I don't think you've given us enough info to hone in on a recommendation. What sort of tricks did you want to learn? Aerials? Shuvs? Do you have a skate background? Did you want to be able to walk in to a store and buy it, or do you mind ordering and waiting? What about storage in a standard rack? Are graphics important? Is cost a major concern? Paint a picture of what the perfect board, for you, would look like and what you'd like to learn on that board.
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I want a good looking board that I don't have to wait the entire summer to get. Cost is not an object, but, I was hoping to find something in the $400 range. I would like to find a good all around board, if that is possible. Does this help?
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My recommendation would be a Walzer Alpha - Large, 1" thick and ask for the thruster configuration. Decent resin smear graphics, $375 price, certainly high performance and with the flexibility of the three fin configuration you can remove the two side bites if you decide you want to learn shuv-based tricks. IMO, good all around board, with flexibility and fits into your price range. <BR> <BR><a href="https://generalstore.wakeoutlaws.com/itemdetail.php?item_id=IZ1177984793I46369f19602a9" target="_blank">https://generalstore.wakeoutlaws.com/itemdetail.php?item_id=IZ1177984793I46369f19602a9</a>
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My recommendation would be a phase 5 board or the Ja Mako board from shred stixx
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Where are you located? I can put you on some boards to demo.
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Ken <BR>I'm in Ft. Wayne, Indiana
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I can't help you out but, maybe someone else can. <BR> <BR>I have access to a stack of boards if anyone wants to demo something in the Texas area.
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WHERE IN TX KEN
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Houston but, we are all over.
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You mentioned the Phase 5 not being durable.. I have had mine for almost 2 years..no issues. Everyone loves it ( I am 210 -220lbs..depending on breakfast!)
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thanks for all the feedback. I just ordered a Walzer Alpha. I should have it by the 27th!
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You'll love it. I just got my Walzer a few weeks ago and I'm having a blast. That thing is so light and boyant it'll blow your mind. It's extremelty fast as well. I'm still getting used to how loose it feels but I can tell that I've got tons of room to grow with it. I could tell I wasn't getting any better on my old board but now I'm almost there on 3's and airs. Enjoy it!
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I can't wait. What colors did you get? I ordered the royal blue and white.
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Yellow and black <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/559019/477793.jpg" alt="Upload"> <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/559019/477794.jpg" alt="Upload">
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That board is hot! ;)
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Does it look familiar Loc? Maybe cause you have the same color?
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I'm a little nervous! I ordered this board through Sean Ward "caskimmer". He said the board would be here by the 27th but I haven't heard a peep since I paid him on Monday. I have sent numerous emails but have not heard a response. Anyone here heard from him lately?
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It is not even the 27th yet? Don't start to worry until the 28th. <BR> <BR>I don't think you have anything to worry about.
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Todd - Sean will get you the board. He sometimes "goes dark" for a few days, but he always re-appears. <IMG SRC="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":-)" BORDER=0>
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I know for a fact he won't take your money and run. If it's worth anything, I tried to get a new board made for me and they told me they are over 2 weeks back up. Don't worry it will come and the wait will be worth it.
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Sean didn't bail! We ran into some issues with shipping, etc.. so I didn't receive the board when promised but Sean is trying to make things right. It was shipped yesterday so I should have it anytime. cant wait
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