need help with new setup

(antbug) · (antbug) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 08-09-2004, 2:51 PM

Right now I ride a 143 Parks Bio w/ Parks bindings. I'm looking into getting a new board and would like to know everyone's opinion on what you would buy? The Parks board is a lot of fun, but may not suit my needs right now. On the other hand I don't know if I would get another binding. The support and feel of the Parks are just what I need. With that said what would you suggest.

(jarrod) · (jarrod) **Join Date: May 2003** 08-09-2004, 3:09 PM

I suggest you demo boards to determine what your needs are in a board. No one else can tell you what you might like.

(antbug) · (antbug) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 08-09-2004, 3:15 PM

J-Rod ~ thanks for the advice. I will demo the board(s) before I buy one. Just wanted everyone opinion cause some people may have ridden my setup and change to another board. Just looking for anything that would help make up my mind up on what boards to demo.

(jarrod) · (jarrod) **Join Date: May 2003** 08-09-2004, 3:20 PM

Try some of the other companies. I've demoed 4 boards in the last 2 months and I can't find anything better than the Platinum Absolute.

(antbug) · (antbug) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 08-09-2004, 3:38 PM

j-Rod ~ This is what I have been hearing. Thanks for the advice. Anyone else have an opinion on what boards to demo.

(antbug) · (antbug) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 08-09-2004, 3:39 PM

oh yeah bindings to. thanks

(mosdefn14) · (mosdefn14) **Join Date: Feb 2004** 08-09-2004, 3:43 PM

pretty much any pro-line bindings...havent heard anything bad about the parks except for overlays ripping a few times but that happens on all sorts of bindings...personally i ride lf Exo's and love the support and conformity they offer but i also like the zeus and boss by cwb

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(antbug) · (antbug) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 08-09-2004, 3:49 PM

boone ~ I think the Zeus may have the same support as the Parks and I was thinking about trying them. Thanks.

Any other board beside the Absolute?

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 08-09-2004, 3:51 PM

blindside blade.

if we ever hook up in the near future, you're more than welcome to ride it, along w/ the luke wulf bindings.

a friend of mine switched from the absolute to the blade.

another friend is making the switch from absolute to the blade.

(antbug) · (antbug) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 08-09-2004, 3:57 PM

Joe ~ right on. Good looking out.

The Delta this weekend was sick. When are you comming out?

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 08-09-2004, 4:00 PM

i'm not sure, but we should definitely caravan up. we can do the x-2 one day, then my buddy's vlx the next.

how 'bout you? when you headin' up next?

(antbug) · (antbug) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 08-09-2004, 4:06 PM

We go every weekend unless something comes up. Plans are on for this weekend, so let me know 818-489-9003. My best friend should have his custom fat sacs soon(if boarders-paradise ever send them

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(Message edited by antbug on August 09, 2004)

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 08-09-2004, 4:09 PM

who are you in touch w/ at boarders paradise? i kinda have pull there, so if i can help somehow, let me know.

i'll talk to my gf to see if she wants to go this weekend. i was grounded this weekend 'cause she wanted to go to the x-games.

(antbug) · (antbug) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 08-09-2004, 4:16 PM

LOL I remember thoes days. About boarders-paradise, my buddy ordered the custom sacs to fill up the back lockers and it's been like 4 weeks now. At 1st they said 2 weeks tops but now were getting the run around. Here is my cell 818-849-9003 call me and well talk about next weekend and I will let you know if the sacs came today or not. good lookin.

Any other advice on boards to demo?

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 08-09-2004, 4:19 PM

doubleup nelson (or whatever they call it for '05)
liquid force substance
gator (whatever they call the badass design)

i'll give you a call later tonight...is that cool?

(aaronlee13) · (aaronlee13) **Join Date: Jul 2001** 08-09-2004, 4:19 PM

i had the same setup and i got rid of the board and went to the gator board randy harris and am very pleased with the decision... i did keep the parks bindings

(mosdefn14) · (mosdefn14) **Join Date: Feb 2004** 08-09-2004, 4:29 PM

jobe DVNT

(antbug) · (antbug) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 08-09-2004, 4:34 PM

Joe ~ Cool. Talk to you l8r

Alee ~ I don't know if I going to get rid on the bindings. I like them to much.

Boone ~ Jobe huh? Thanks I'll look into it.

(antbug) · (antbug) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 08-09-2004, 4:53 PM

joe ~ correction on the phone # (818) 489-9003

(aaronlee13) · (aaronlee13) **Join Date: Jul 2001** 08-09-2004, 5:13 PM

i didnt get rid of them either

(stephan) · (stephan) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 08-11-2004, 2:12 PM

The Zeus' have a little more support for the lower foot, ou can actually tighten the laces effectively on the top of your foot. I also second the Absolute suggestion. I've ridden many boards & am a huge fan of this one. When it comes to the bindings I look for simple parts. Many have too many things going on & I believe a simple lace offers the best support & customization without sacrificing durability.