Carbon v.s. Non Carbon

bigwake5 10-22-2005, 7:33 AM

Whats the pros and cons of carbon i know this has been brought up several times but im in the process of looking for a new handle... i dont want to spend to much on one though but i want to know if making the investment for that carbon handle is really worth it or if its just all hype

(innov8) · (innov8) **Join Date: May 2005** 10-22-2005, 8:07 AM

Its all about what you like. Some riders like the carbon some riders dont. Do you have a shop that will let you demo handles? IMO thats youre best bet, ride with a carbon and see what you think. I like the new 06 Proline Delta 17" handle it is the sickest handle Ive seen.

bigwake5 10-22-2005, 8:55 AM

How does the carbon feel differnt then the other non carbon handles?

(timmy) · (timmy) **Join Date: Jul 2001** 10-22-2005, 9:40 AM

my vote is non carbon.

(mjmurphy53711)

I am with Tim, I started a thread on this awhile back after a seeing a cracked rib, a bump on my head, and having it contribute to breaking/seperating my ribs.

(wes_can_riders)

check out the Shane and Watson pro carbon handles for 06

260searay 10-22-2005, 12:56 PM

Those are pretty sweet

(wes_can_riders)

no really? haha

(madchild1) · (madchild1) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 10-22-2005, 5:15 PM

i love my byerly handle. there's enough floatation, don't listen to the naysayers.

the new shane and watson handles are pretty sweet too.

(thane_dogg) · (thane_dogg) **Join Date: Jun 2002** 10-22-2005, 6:04 PM

I don't mind a carbon handle, I can't really tell too much difference. I couldn't justify the extra cash for it.

(timmy) · (timmy) **Join Date: Jul 2001** 10-22-2005, 7:49 PM

those new handles aren't buying you anything over an older one other than aesthetics. I'll still stick with my 8 year old $30 barefoot slalom wakes handle thank you.

(damned04) · (damned04) **Join Date: May 2005** 10-22-2005, 10:01 PM

I was about to buy a new handle after I towed my boat to the dealer for winterization. Im glad I didn't, those look like a definite buy.