Well the meltdown in the midwest has put summer on my mind and got me thinking about what setup I want. My vantages last year peeled so i get to upgrade to the new ltd and the board i have pretty much settled on is a S4 since i'm a huge ps3 fan but also I have a knack for some good lookin setups and the S4 ltd with the Ltd vantages would just look sick so i have a few questions on the base. <BR> <BR>How much heavier is this board then one with a normal base (I am trying to keep my setup as light as my ps3 133 with 07 ronix one boots)? <BR> <BR>Does it affect how the board rides behind the boat? <BR> <BR>Any other pros or cons that you are aware of let me know. <BR>Thanks <BR>Chris

there are no cons <IMG SRC="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":-)" BORDER=0> <BR>it will ride the same behind the boat and last for ages on rails. <BR>I don' really know the official word on weight difference, but it isn't noticeable. <BR>I've had the PS3 grind for a couple of years now and had no problems.

My buddy has one, When I pick up my Shane in one hand and his ps3 grindbase in the other I can tell a weight difference. When I rode it and didn't notice much difference in performance.

The difference in weight is like .75 lbs. the only difference you'll really notice riding it is that it will be a little looser and slower, because the material can't conform well to sharp contours, so The fins are a little shorter and not quite as crisp.

one con: <BR> <BR>Liquid force! <BR> <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/proud.gif" border=0>