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Forum: Wakeboarding Discussion 05-31-2017, 5:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,507
Posted By melvinator
Email me joe, I believe I have an entire set. Is...

Email me joe, I believe I have an entire set. Is this for the severance I swapped you a few years ago? mmelvin@tkschools.org
Forum: Wakeboarding Discussion 09-09-2016, 11:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,213
Posted By melvinator
Andy is the man!!! Grace says thank you:)

Andy is the man!!! Grace says thank you:)
Forum: Wakeboarding Discussion 09-09-2016, 5:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,213
Posted By melvinator
Not sure if pic is showing up, been years since i...

Not sure if pic is showing up, been years since i posted a pic here. If it doesn't show its the hardware from about pre-08 bindings. Like an old hyperlite claw. Its these,...
Forum: Wakeboarding Discussion 09-09-2016, 5:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,213
Posted By melvinator
Need old obrien binding hardware

Looking for a set of these if anyone has some from a pair of broken, etc. bindings. I bought some nos nova bindings off ebay and they didn't include the hardware. Or if anyone is interested in a...
Forum: Wakeboarding Discussion 09-24-2014, 6:31 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 191,358
Posted By melvinator
I too came from a watson hybrid. That board was...

I too came from a watson hybrid. That board was fast and had the least drag of any board I have ridden, I could ride around holding the handle with just my pinkie, I could take long sets with that...
Forum: Wakeboarding Discussion 09-15-2014, 10:08 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 191,358
Posted By melvinator
Just like jordan said, like hopping on flat...

Just like jordan said, like hopping on flat ground. Took me 2 sets to realize how to pop off the wake, smoothest straight up pop i have ever ridden! 2 footed even weight jump at the peak of the...
Forum: Wakeboarding Discussion 05-15-2014, 11:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,579
Posted By melvinator
Andy is right on the money. I ran water sports...

Andy is right on the money. I ran water sports at kids summer camps for 2 summers and all I taught my guys to tell them:
1. arms straight
2. knees bent
3. knuckles on the board
let the boat do...
Forum: Wakeboarding Discussion 05-12-2014, 11:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,596
Posted By melvinator
Rent one then, parks tear up molded in fins. ...

Rent one then, parks tear up molded in fins. Beat up park boards make great beginner/boat boards too. I have a company severance 142 that is my boat board, I bet that board has a couple miles of...
Forum: Wakeboarding Discussion 05-12-2014, 5:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,596
Posted By melvinator
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2009-Slingshot-Reflex-141-...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2009-Slingshot-Reflex-141-wakeboard-/191109903454?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c7f09b45e

good cable board $125 signed by jeff mckee it looks like. Better hurry i might...
Forum: Wakeboarding Discussion 04-29-2014, 12:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,524
Posted By melvinator
Not a bad binding, they just get heavy when they...

Not a bad binding, they just get heavy when they are wet! Have them on my cable board set up, super easy in and out.
Forum: Boats, Accessories & Tow Vehicles 03-31-2014, 5:19 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 27,946
Posted By melvinator
Unless you want a party boat or have rockstar...

Unless you want a party boat or have rockstar bikini models lounging on your boat LEAVE THE SEATING AS IT IS!!! I have a 96 VLX and the rear bench is superior! I have way more floor space to walk...
Forum: Wakesurfing 10-30-2013, 5:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,820
Posted By melvinator
Cedar/redwood/pine/balsa would all be lighter. I...

Cedar/redwood/pine/balsa would all be lighter. I teach high school wood shop and we have thousands of feet of yellow poplar here for about $1 a sq ft. Board is probably 25 lbs, heavy moving around...
Forum: Wakesurfing 10-28-2013, 11:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,820
Posted By melvinator
Woody's are easy to make. Wanted a big stable...

Woody's are easy to make. Wanted a big stable board to surf with my daughter and teach beginners. Mine is poplar strips with a couple 1/4" oak strips for color. Planned down to about 5/8" i think.
Forum: Non-Wakeboarding Discussion 10-24-2013, 3:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,996
Posted By melvinator
Wakeboards on the cement floor while your...

Wakeboards on the cement floor while your kneeboards lean against a wall, have another bud heavy.
Forum: Boats, Accessories & Tow Vehicles 10-23-2013, 5:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,322
Posted By melvinator
Funny, I was playing with photoshop years ago! ...

Funny, I was playing with photoshop years ago! My friend just bought a 99 with a nice titan tower, racks, speakers, ballast in great shape for 16.5k this spring. Another friend bought the same boat...
Forum: Boats, Accessories & Tow Vehicles 10-22-2013, 6:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,322
Posted By melvinator
I actually have a 96 and do not have the wrap...

I actually have a 96 and do not have the wrap around seating and like it more than my friends with the 99's. More floor space, we ride with no more than 4 people most of the time anyway. Here is...
Forum: Boats, Accessories & Tow Vehicles 10-21-2013, 8:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,322
Posted By melvinator
I am sure it is a cheaper universal tower. Grab...

I am sure it is a cheaper universal tower. Grab it and pull it side to side, bet is flexes alot. Not a deal breaker, but your boards will be banging around in the racks if you get some. The titan...
Forum: Boats, Accessories & Tow Vehicles 10-21-2013, 6:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,322
Posted By melvinator
Little high this late in the season. Especially...

Little high this late in the season. Especially with that tower, no wedge or perfect pass. Get rid of the electric hatch lift, we have 3 sunsetter vlx's in our crew and we all did away with them,...
Forum: Wakeboarding Discussion 10-08-2013, 6:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,889
Posted By melvinator
I think you could go 139 with no problem. My...

I think you could go 139 with no problem. My watson has the least amount of drag of any board i have ridden, i can hold on with my pinkie and ride no problem. I think flex boards have less drag in...
Forum: Wakeboarding Discussion 10-07-2013, 11:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,889
Posted By melvinator
I think it depends on the board. I am 5'9" 160...

I think it depends on the board. I am 5'9" 160 lbs and rode an obrien nautral 144 for over 2 years and loved it. Swithched to a company severance 142 and it would not edge right for me, switched to...
Forum: Wakeboarding Discussion 09-20-2013, 6:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,944
Posted By melvinator
Flatten out early too helped me. If you edge...

Flatten out early too helped me. If you edge hard you will have more line tension. I like to pop off the kicker/wake, then grab and/or poke it out then initiate my bs spin. spinning later rather...
Forum: Wakeboarding Discussion 09-19-2013, 12:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,001
Posted By melvinator
Yeah, definatly not a slider base. When i think...

Yeah, definatly not a slider base. When i think cable board i think flex and a smooth bottom, not built in fins. Great boat board though. I bet Phils new board will be alot stiffer. Got a buddy...
Forum: Wakeboarding Discussion 09-19-2013, 6:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,001
Posted By melvinator
CTRL RX review

Watched Phil win the pro tour on this board a few weeks ago in Grand Rapids and was wanting to try one out. Got the 2012 because i liked the graphics better and was a bit cheaper and still the same...
Forum: Wakeboarding Discussion 09-05-2013, 5:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,390
Posted By melvinator
I was not happy with the way my murray systems...

I was not happy with the way my murray systems fit a few summers ago and shaun actually saw my post on wakeworld and had hyperlite contact me to fix the situation! My hero wanted to make sure i was...
Forum: Wakeboarding Discussion 05-30-2013, 5:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,224
Posted By melvinator
I believe they were buying old molds from...

I believe they were buying old molds from hyperlite at one time and pressing boards with their name on them. The board i saw was an old hyperlite era i believe. They did have an original flexboard...
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