Finless Helix.... oldy but a goody

(to_blind) · (to_blind) **Join Date: Mar 2007** 07-30-2008, 12:12 PM

I took my 139 Helix for a retro-run the other weekend...loaded the boat up with 10 people and 2000 lbs...i have to say I had as much fun on this old board as I do on any of my newer setups...so easy to spin, pops tail heavy, kinda slow, but lands like a dream....does anyone still ride one of these, care to comment? I am thinkin about bringing it out of retirement.

(pogi) · (pogi) **Join Date: May 2006** 07-30-2008, 12:53 PM

I was until last year, it finally snapped down the middle. Great board.

(bflat53212) · (bflat53212) **Join Date: Mar 2003** 07-30-2008, 1:19 PM

I used to love that board. Only problem was it keep delaminating. I think 3 delaminated on me in about 6 months.

(adam_balon) · (adam_balon) **Join Date: Jul 2003** 07-30-2008, 1:43 PM

amazing board. i loved the helix!

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 07-30-2008, 6:22 PM

finless? the helix has like 20 fins!

(headhunter) · (headhunter) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 07-30-2008, 6:30 PM

Helix/Fusion...wish I still had that board!

(adam_balon) · (adam_balon) **Join Date: Jul 2003** 07-30-2008, 6:36 PM

lf needs to ditch the substance and bring back the helix!!!!

(helix_rider) · (helix_rider) **Join Date: Mar 2003** 07-30-2008, 7:49 PM

The 136 was my first board, hangs on the wall in my office. I absolutely loved that thing when I was riding it...but like you I gave it a spin earlier this year and man, it felt like a tank...didn't do it for me like it used to, so now it's back on the wall.
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(to_blind) · (to_blind) **Join Date: Mar 2007** 07-31-2008, 10:05 AM

joe, the helix has molded in fins, but no removeable fins...these boards are commonly referred to as finless..but you already knew that, cuz your Joe Umali.