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Old     (r3cher)      Join Date: Jul 2009       07-05-2009, 5:12 AM Reply   
anyone know if there is going to be a new Watson board for LForce?
Old     (daveronix199)      Join Date: Feb 2009       07-05-2009, 6:45 AM Reply   
thats a good queston.. why change the best
Old     (duffmangt)      Join Date: Jan 2008       07-05-2009, 7:25 AM Reply   
should be the right year for an update but like dave said, why change the best? haha
Old     (lfrider92)      Join Date: Sep 2008       07-05-2009, 7:44 AM Reply   
they have used the same shape for past 5 or six years, but everyone has always loved that shape, thats why they havnt changed it in a long time

and this has nothing to do with the watson, but lyman said the graphics on the 2010 lyman are INSANE. i cant wait to see it
Old     (slax303)      Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Portland to Boston       07-05-2009, 8:33 AM Reply   
They are changing the Watson in either 2010 or 2011. I cant remember. Im pretty sure its 2010
Old     (lfrider92)      Join Date: Sep 2008       07-05-2009, 8:47 AM Reply   
i dont know why they would change it, its one of my favorite boards, and i know its VERY popular. ive never met anyone that said they didnt like it. i just wish it was a little bit looser
Old     (wakemitch)      Join Date: Jun 2005       07-05-2009, 10:26 AM Reply   
David, i dont like it at all. but then again i am very partial to continuous boards. and the watson is just not my style of deck
Old     (lfrider92)      Join Date: Sep 2008       07-05-2009, 11:11 AM Reply   
really mitch? well that makes one then. *laughs* i just wish it was a little looser, but the pop is great, and it cuts so hard
Old     (watson_134_lf)      Join Date: Nov 2007       07-05-2009, 12:14 PM Reply   
make it flex
Old     (daveronix199)      Join Date: Feb 2009       07-05-2009, 1:10 PM Reply   
flex is over rated... the onlybig name in the industry riding flex is randy harris other than that no one is
Old     (alevitt)      Join Date: Aug 2006       07-05-2009, 1:37 PM Reply   
How about Tino Santori? Didn't he just land a 1080? That puts him in pretty elite company with Parks, Rusty, Danny, Rathy etc...
Just sayin'
Old     (daveronix199)      Join Date: Feb 2009       07-05-2009, 1:52 PM Reply   
very good point! Adam but however those are the only top 2 guys that are riding flex IMO look at the other top pros that are hitting 10's they are all riding really stiff boards such as the Marek with the nova core...! Most companys have followed suit and went with a super stiff and super light board just my 2 cents
Old     (wakeborder5)      Join Date: Jun 2002       07-05-2009, 4:10 PM Reply   
Have you thought that maybe they are riding boards based more on their sponsor, rather than their personal preference?
Old     (dlwsrider)      Join Date: Apr 2007       07-05-2009, 4:39 PM Reply   
Tino had NO plans of switching till he got dropped by Liquid Force, and there is a video somewhere of Randall Harris talking ish about how he'd "break flex boards like crazy" while he was still with Gator.

It's all about who's paying you.
Old     (jtnz)      Join Date: Sep 2007       07-05-2009, 4:54 PM Reply   
Funny how a flex board is "the future", but that thing that attaches to your tower and preloads the rope is stupid... Same idea behind both.

I vote keep the Watson the way it is, or make a new one but keep the Watson Classic in the lineup as well.
Old     (anodyne)      Join Date: Feb 2006       07-05-2009, 5:35 PM Reply   
I heard that 2010 Ronix wakeboards will have helium cores, giving them negative mass... so, essentially 4-5ft more height on airs and like 2 seconds of increased hangtime... just what I heard, though...
Old     (wakerider111)      Join Date: Jul 2006       07-05-2009, 5:44 PM Reply   
it was not a video (unless i am mistaken) that randall mentioned destroying a flex board it was a interview question from "randall replies" he was also speaking without experience at the time and was just stating what he imagined would happen if he rode a board with flex

this was part of his response to that statement AFTER becoming part of company

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The first time I rode a Company prototype was nothing like what I initially expected. I landed the majority of my stock tricks. I immediately noticed that the board had a much more lively feel. The amount of flex enabled me to load the tip or tail up on tricks and, in some cases, create more pop. Another huge benefit for me was that upon landing, the board would flatten out somewhat and rocket forward, hence faster landings. I have since discovered that a board with slightly less flex fits my riding style.



the rest of the interview is here http://wakeworld.com/getarticle.asp?articleid=2173

i bet those channels on the proto type pic of randalls board a while back would do well to create "slightly less flex" (see below)

also i think it is good to note that Randall is not only sponsored but is a part owner and a big decision maker. and from the sound of things flex WILL be apart of his future board(s) but to what degree is the question. Randall could not have said it better, "flex is a feature..."... a feature/tech that is still new and maturing in a sense. some companies/ boards will use it a lot, some a little, and some none at all. similar to rocker style as a feature

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http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65919/699782.html


(Message edited by wakerider111 on July 05, 2009)
Old     (daveronix199)      Join Date: Feb 2009       07-05-2009, 5:59 PM Reply   
well since this thread has lost all meaning to 2010 boards i say keep the watson the way it is... If i where to change it id make it a little faster on the toeside edge but who cares i love it and its RAD
Old     (jordanrs)      Join Date: May 2007       07-05-2009, 6:52 PM Reply   
I have seen an interview online with watson and he said his 2010 board will be completely different with new flex patterns and new core materials. Also watson was thinking about making the switch to company but liquid force made him an offer he couldnt refuse
Old     (amo)      Join Date: Jan 2009       07-05-2009, 7:02 PM Reply   
Watson will have three different boards next year. The same old trusty one as the last few years, and 2 new ones that are sweet looking. Like Jordan says, new core material hybrid type stuff.
Old     (jsweat)      Join Date: Apr 2007       07-05-2009, 8:12 PM Reply   
jordan where did you see that interview with watson at?
Old     (wakerider111)      Join Date: Jul 2006       07-05-2009, 8:16 PM Reply   
a short while back there was a closeup pick/ advertisement for gabe's new board from cwb. so there is another surety to add to the list.

AND i remember murray hinting on a thread not long ago about a new shape for '10
Old     (snwmot)      Join Date: Sep 2006       07-05-2009, 8:50 PM Reply   
Dosnt wastson also have a flex edititon of his own? Also Watson designed the severance from company!
Old     (r3cher)      Join Date: Jul 2009       07-05-2009, 9:08 PM Reply   
wat about the shape of the new watson? anyone know if it is going to be the same? And word on the block that Harley could be getting a pro model
Old     (spencerwm)      Join Date: Feb 2009       07-05-2009, 9:54 PM Reply   
From what I understand LF wanted to have his new shape out this year as a mid season release. Obviously that didn't happen so next year it is. I am stoked because that means the old shape will make it's way down the line. I cant wait to see what Watson and Jimmy come up with.
Old     (r3cher)      Join Date: Jul 2009       07-05-2009, 10:01 PM Reply   
so your saying that it will be same shape till 2011.
Old     (jordanrs)      Join Date: May 2007       07-06-2009, 7:33 AM Reply   
http://wakeboardsd.net/2008/11/04/shawn-watson-interview-at-mission-bay-aquatic-center-102208/
Old     (jordanrs)      Join Date: May 2007       07-06-2009, 7:34 AM Reply   
thats the interview with watson its at the very end
Old     (wakerider111)      Join Date: Jul 2006       07-06-2009, 10:45 AM Reply   
here is the spy photo of gabe's board again
Upload
http://www.alliancewake.com/goods_details.php?id=4851

And again on the boards with flex thing. what about Ennen and Mellisa. 2 pro models using the flex pattern/construction from the LF press

What about 2010 bindings?
anything pop up besides the proto CWB boots with the straps? kind of a faction boot with velcro straps

(Message edited by wakerider111 on July 06, 2009)
Old     (xbones)      Join Date: Mar 2007       07-06-2009, 10:54 AM Reply   
They need to beef up the Watson some how... I have watched 5 of these boards break this year alone, all behind the boat.... same break everytime, just inside of the lead binding. This isn't some old school 225lb cat doing raleys either... W2W stuff at 165lbs.
Old     (amo)      Join Date: Jan 2009       07-06-2009, 4:07 PM Reply   
You won't be breaking one of the watsons next year.

Or Luker, quit riding like me and casing the wake.
Old     (adam_balon)      Join Date: Jul 2003       07-07-2009, 12:04 AM Reply   
rode a severance 142 today and it was amazing! all my reg tricks no prob.

cant wait to see where flex is going.
Old     (xbones)      Join Date: Mar 2007       07-07-2009, 5:25 AM Reply   
I'm not breaking them... I've been out all season with an ACL... my buddy Alex Graydon, rides for LF and he's the one who's been destroying them, and he's a w2w rider... doesn't venture out into the flats that often.

http://vimeo.com/videos/search:alex%20graydon

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