what is the difference between the concaves and the hyperlite scapes? also is there a big diff between the cassette concaves and the linear skates?

the cassette concaves are about 200.00 and the linear boards are about 75.00. is there a huge riding difference?

scapes are flat form side to side, and the concave HL boards(gate, catalyst)are curved from side to side. Hope that makes sense. <BR> <BR>can't help you out with the other.

big difference in ride between the concave and the regular?

i think it depends on your ability, i ride a lot better behind the concave, but some people ride good on both

Well the only concave I have ridden is the gate. And yes there is a lot of difference in the way it rides compared to the scape. I started on the scape at the first of the summer, and was progressing pretty good, then I got the gate a few weeks ago....it definitely has a learning curve to it, at least in my opinion. I have only rode the gate maybe 10 runs though....So I am still getting the feel for it. Landed my first air 180 on this past weekend. It launches you on jumps a lot more, but it is harder to land on it. It rides a lot looser than the scape also. Easier to do lip tricks with it.

Go with the concave cassette.

Jason, do you think the gate is worth the price tag?

well I got a really good deal on mine, so yes for the price I paid. Is it worth the $230 I have seen it for, I would wait for a smaller size, then yes. I like it, just takes time to get use to it.