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Join Date: Feb 2007
02-08-2007, 2:48 PM
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I was looking at buying a used one of these, and I was wondering if anybody could give me some input on the board. I've read the reviews on here but I was just curious if anybody else had any experiences with it, good or bad.
(Message edited by Turnquist on February 08, 2007)
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Join Date: Nov 2002
02-08-2007, 3:58 PM
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Well one really nice thing is that its essentially the same shape as an 06 or 07. I've been riding the Absolute since 2004 and each new ever since. The 2005 was a big step up IMO. The newer shapes have longer, thinner molded fins and create very little drag. The board rides really slow especially with no center fins, the attitude is a very nose high ride that rides up the largest of wakes. Personally I love the board, it pops real clean, spins great, has soft landings and is incredibly forgiving. A true freeride shape. Personally I love it & haven't found anything I like anywhere near as much. Give it a shot.
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Join Date: Feb 2007
02-08-2007, 4:05 PM
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Alright. I'm about 5'10" and weigh about 150-155 lbs and the board im looking at is a 135cm...does that sound right?
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Join Date: Jul 2002
02-08-2007, 4:14 PM
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You could go either way on sizes..... I'm 6'0 160 and I rode the 141, but was at the lower end of that size spectrum.
I think you should be fine....
BTW, I had a '05. Great board. I had a lot of great sets on it. I actually kinda preferred the older ones, but the '05 was nice too. I only liked the older ones better because they were faster. The pop on the '05 is awesome.
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Join Date: Apr 2005
02-08-2007, 4:43 PM
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Evan,
You're only 160? We need to go to Casa Orozco and pig out on some mexican food and.
T
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Join Date: Mar 2006
02-08-2007, 6:10 PM
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6' 160??? Time to hit the weights!
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Join Date: Feb 2007
02-08-2007, 7:32 PM
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What exactly is the ideal size for a guy like me?
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Join Date: Jan 2007
02-08-2007, 7:42 PM
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135 is about right. Its all preference. Bigger boards usually land softer and smaller boards are usually lighter and are easier to spin. Go demo some boards and you'll understand what i mean.
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Join Date: Feb 2007
02-08-2007, 7:57 PM
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Only rode the 05 one time, but seemed to have tons of pop and soft landings.
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Join Date: Feb 2007
02-08-2007, 8:07 PM
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Ya thats two characteristics im looking for, pop and landing, I'm just curious if the 135 will be big enough for me for soft landings
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02-08-2007, 8:56 PM
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Matt,
I have a 141 if your interested.
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Join Date: Feb 2007
02-08-2007, 8:59 PM
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What year and how much?
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Join Date: Nov 2002
02-08-2007, 10:19 PM
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I'm 5'8" and weight 150 and ride the 135. Geez, am I fat? The 141 feels too big for me. Plus I like a shorter board.
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Join Date: Feb 2007
02-09-2007, 5:26 AM
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Ya Im not really to sure on what I want to do, but the board would be about 120 bucks which seems like a pretty good price to me, so im tempted to just buy it.
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Join Date: Dec 2005
02-09-2007, 6:35 AM
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At that price, you cant go wrong. Use it for a year or so, then when you get a little heavier, switch up to the 141. BTW, I'm 5'7" @ 165 and I use the 05 141 Plat, and it's perfect for my size and style.
Big Heavy, 5'8" @ 150 How did you get that name? JK, lol....
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02-09-2007, 7:01 AM
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Matt,
I have a 141 2005 platnium. probably $100 bucks mabey $80.
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Join Date: Jul 2002
02-09-2007, 8:58 AM
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Yeah, you're right in between sizes. You could really go either way. You may find the bigger board a bit sluggish. I usually try to ride the bigger sizes because of better landings, but the smaller boards generally pop better for me and feel lighter in the air.
And yes.... I'm only 160. Ha, ha. When I was hitting the gym 6 times a week at school I never got over 170. That was with as many protein shakes, chicken breasts and potatoes as I could eat. I guess I'll always be a lightweight. LOL!!!
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Join Date: Apr 2005
02-09-2007, 9:07 AM
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I guess that's why you get 10 feet of air behind your boat and I only get 3 feet (if that) behind it. Ha, ha.
Guess I should drop some lbs. before the season starts.........lol.
By the way, I'm 6'5" and 205 lbs. and I have the 141 Absolute Platinum. I think it's a great board and would recommend it to anyone.
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02-09-2007, 9:41 AM
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Oh and I have a 03 Platinum also in a 140
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Join Date: Feb 2007
02-09-2007, 10:04 AM
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DRA I may be interested, send me an email turnquizzle@yahoo.com, I'll take pics if you have them
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Join Date: Jul 2002
02-09-2007, 10:54 AM
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ohhhh! An '03 Platinum.. Don't let Jarrod see that. He'll probably pick that up for his private Absolute stash.
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Join Date: Mar 2004
02-09-2007, 11:19 AM
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DRA EMAIL MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
I want that 03 plat so bad, screw you jrod its mine!
j/k
but not really you already have one.
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02-09-2007, 1:43 PM
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-K- I will email you guys,
Evan;
J-Rod saw it at Arun's swap meet and did coment on me putting it out there but his was pretty new that he managed to come across some how.
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Join Date: Apr 2006
02-09-2007, 5:43 PM
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mike, I thought you gave up on CWB? lol
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Join Date: Mar 2004
02-09-2007, 6:34 PM
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garret i dont care how many i break i love that board.......cwb took fabulous care of me and my previous posts were in bad taste.
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Join Date: Nov 2002
02-09-2007, 7:59 PM
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Byrd, to answer your question...there is a movie that borrowed my line, "my wallets the one that says, 'bad mother f---er'". I'm a big hitta.  Absolute Absolute Absolute!! that is all.
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Join Date: Mar 2004
02-09-2007, 8:04 PM
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DRA, when can I pick that board up bro?
:-)
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02-09-2007, 9:49 PM
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How soon is soon enough. I will send you pics in the morning.
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Join Date: Feb 2007
02-10-2007, 5:24 AM
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DRA, I never got pics or an email about the 05. If you could that would awesome.
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