Board for a problem knee

(gnard) · (gnard) **Join Date: Jul 2010** 07-08-2010, 12:25 PM

I've got a 2005 hyperlite 3ds that has been treating me fine, but ive got a partially torn acl (wearing a custom knee brace) and my knee keeps getting really sore after each session. Double ups and landings in the flat are so painful that i am having to slow own a lot. Im thinking about getting another board if the landings will be noticeably better. Riding behind a new 23 malibu wakesetter and like to use full ballast and wedge. Any suggestions for a continuos rocker board? 6'1 160 and int/advanced.
Gracias

(stephan) · (stephan) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 07-08-2010, 12:30 PM

CWB Faction, the thing has a full length center spine and rides really well.

(RidingTheNW) · (RidingTheNW) **Join Date: Apr 2010** 07-08-2010, 12:35 PM

Slingshot Response. Tons of pop and a butter soft landing! Continuous rocker too. Best board I've ever ridden!

(tonality) · (tonality) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 07-08-2010, 12:47 PM

You remind me of that guy that goes into the doc's office and says "doc, it only hurts when I touch my finger in this very specific way"...why are you charging d-ups and taking tricks to the flats on an injury? Slowing down for a bit while it heals isn't going to kill you, but NOT slowing down is almost guaranteed to make you pay.

(tonality) · (tonality) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 07-08-2010, 12:48 PM

That being said...I really like how soft the Monarch lands as well :P

(texastbird) · (texastbird) **Join Date: May 2003** 07-08-2010, 4:53 PM

The Liquid Force Groove is a soft landing continuous board. Post ACL reconstruction approved!

(cheesydog) · (cheesydog) **Join Date: Mar 2009** 07-09-2010, 3:05 AM

LF hybrid Watson 142, your knees will thank you

(tampawake) · (tampawake) **Join Date: Mar 2008** 07-09-2010, 6:28 AM

My recoil that I have for sale in the classifieds. Seriously I would say that even if it were not for sale its a bit stiffer than response and reflex so will feel a bit more like your old board. Definitely butter landings. Love that board.

(hyperlite) · (hyperlite) **Join Date: May 2009** 07-09-2010, 6:39 AM

Marek, b-side, murray, lyman, transcend

(stephan) · (stephan) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 07-09-2010, 10:27 AM

Haha 8 posts in and not one repeat answer. Clearly the answer is to go try a bunch of different boards and feel what works best for you.

(hayes) · (hayes) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 07-09-2010, 10:31 AM

Its not really the board, its your riding style. Try riding with a more mellow wake-to-wake style (ie: Watson). This is what saves the knees! All boards will land much harder in the flats!

(hyperlite) · (hyperlite) **Join Date: May 2009** 07-09-2010, 12:06 PM

agreed

(gnard) · (gnard) **Join Date: Jul 2010** 07-12-2010, 1:03 PM

so ive pretty much decided on a slingshot response 142.
My question is do you think the d2 or pb floyds are better? Ive got some 06 murrays now that i like well enough

(tampawake) · (tampawake) **Join Date: Mar 2008** 07-12-2010, 1:58 PM

You will be happy with slingshot. Was not a fan of their bindings I have watson ltds. Most people that own ss bindings do love them.

(gnard) · (gnard) **Join Date: Jul 2010** 07-12-2010, 2:28 PM

you think the 142 is the right size. I 6' 160 and am int/adv wih flips and spins

(wakerider111) · (wakerider111) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 07-12-2010, 2:54 PM

the floids and d2 are both great. the floids are supposed to be a softer boot for better pokes and tweeking and also use one lace vs two laces. i personally like the driver boots better, but it is all preference.

boards with more flex definitely do land nice and soft. you will love it

(cheesydog) · (cheesydog) **Join Date: Mar 2009** 07-12-2010, 7:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gnard

you think the 142 is the right size. I 6' 160 and am int/adv wih flips and spins

its personal preference, at your weight you could comfortable ride anything from 138-142. I personally prefer bigger boards and given that you want soft landings there is no question, the bigger board will land softer. I would recommend going for 140+.

(wake_eater) · (wake_eater) **Join Date: May 2003** 07-12-2010, 7:57 PM

slingshot!!!!!!!

(bobenglish) · (bobenglish) **Join Date: Mar 2008** 07-13-2010, 6:57 PM

Sine. Flex board with a huge center spine and weighs nothing. Demo one and you will be amazed how soft it lands in any position.