Review Wakeboards

The Traffic has a 9-ply laminate wood construction and marine-grade sealant to prevent warping, a 3-stage rocker, and a very durable impact base. The Traffic is O’Brien’s original flat deck skate. Grip it ‘n rip it!

Weight range:
101cm: 50-140 lbs.
107cm: 90-180 lbs.
113cm: 130-220 lbs.

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Read This Post → 2009 Traffic Wakeskate Reviews

When we started testing bamboo as an alternative to traditional hardwood for our skate decks – we thought we were just doing our part to help out the planet. What we didn’t expect is that our riders actually preferred the feel of the bamboo over a traditional wood deck. They loved the snap on ollies, and the durability on obstacles is better than any other wood board in the industry. The higher density of the 100% bamboo construction adds more weight to the deck, and more control in tricks. Traffic ECO – Saving the earth one skate at a time!

Weight range:
101cm: 50-140 lbs.
107cm: 90-180 lbs.
113cm: 130-220 lbs.

Rating

Read This Post → 2009 Traffic Eco Wakeskate Reviews

Brand new for 09, the INTOX is designed for the advanced rider while being forgiving and predictable for a beginner. While the Intox has some of the most defined concave and kicktails of any wakeskate, they blend together to make one of the best feeling boards on the market. The aggressive kicktails allow for better leverage and power for more skateboard style ollies, shuvits, and flip tricks. The deck shape flows from concave in the middle to convex at the kicktails which provides the correct contour to fit the arch of your foot perfectly for more control on shuv maneuvers. The edge starts out thick in the middle to keep the board loose & forgiving and blends to a sharp edge at the tips for control.

Length: 105cm/41.34”
Width: 40cm/15.75”
Rocker: 3-stage 5.59cm/2.2”
Edge: Variable Beveled

Rating

Read This Post → 2009 Intox Grip Wakeskate Reviews

Brand new for 09, the INTOX is designed for the advanced rider while being forgiving and predictable for a beginner. While the Intox has some of the most defined concave and kicktails of any wakeskate, they blend together to make one of the best feeling boards on the market. The aggressive kicktails allow for better leverage and power for more skateboard style ollies, shuvits, and flip tricks. The deck shape flows from concave in the middle to convex at the kicktails which provides the correct contour to fit the arch of your foot perfectly for more control on shuv maneuvers. The edge starts out thick in the middle to keep the board loose & forgiving and blends to a sharp edge at the tips for control.

Length: 105cm/41.34”
Width: 40cm/15.75”
Rocker: 3-stage 5.59cm/2.2”
Edge: Variable Beveled

Rating

Read This Post → 2009 Intox Foam Wakeskate Reviews

Using the same construction as our FLX boards, the FUSE is constructed using a durable base material & bombproof EVA core – providing a smooth, snappy ride. Extra width and squared-off tip & tail give the board pop off the wake, while the 3D EVA kicktails provide leverage for ollies and other skate moves. Rolled EVA Edge can be customized to your riding style. A machine-grooved EVA pad tops of the deck for a grippy, foot friendly ride!

Fin: Rail 1.0
Weight range:
103cm: 50-150 lbs.
109cm: 100-190 lbs.

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Read This Post → 2009 Fuse Wakeskate Reviews

SST Series wakeskate

FEATURES:

• New for 2009, compression molded bottom deck
• Two models are asymmetrical and one symmetrical
• Aggressive 3 stage rocker
• Variable edge, softer rail in the middle, progresses to a crisp rail at the nose and tail
• Compression molded top deck with concave, features a unique split tail design that allows the board to respond much
• faster than traditional concaves
• Boards are drilled for use of our accessory fins for locking into rails
• Die cut Jessup Grip Tape
• 2 skate fins standard

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Signal – Composite Concave Series wakeskate

FEATURES:

• New for 2009 Composite compression molded wakeskates, based off our Impulse line
• Aggressive 3 stage rocker
• Variable edge, softer rail in the middle, progresses to a crisp rail at the nose and tail
• Weight 10 pounds
• Subtle channel at the the tips for ensured tracking when on edge
• Abrupt concave top deck, allows easier transition from heel to toe edging.
• Mod features die cut Jessup Grip tape
• Signal features molded EVA skate pad
• Mod and Signal comes standard with 2 skate fins
• Mod features the accessory fins (4) for rail

Rating

Read This Post → 2009 Signal Wakeskate Reviews

Mod – Composite Concave Series wakeskate

FEATURES:

• New for 2009 Composite compression molded wakeskates, based off our Impulse line
• Aggressive 3 stage rocker
• Variable edge, softer rail in the middle, progresses to a crisp rail at the nose and tail
• Weight 10 pounds
• Subtle channel at the the tips for ensured tracking when on edge
• Abrupt concave top deck, allows easier transition from heel to toe edging.
• Mod features die cut Jessup Grip tape
• Signal features molded EVA skate pad
• Mod and Signal comes standard with 2 skate fins
• Mod features the accessory fins (4) for rail

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Maven – Wood Concave Series wakeskate

FEATURES:

• Asymmetrical shape, wider and more squared off in the nose. Nose-Tail Radius’ allow the board to track “true” and pops more consistently.
• Aggressive 3 Stage rocker
• Variable edge, softer rail in the middle, progresses to a crisp rail at the nose and tail
• Concave top deck, allows easier transition from heel to toe edging.
• Die cut Jessup Grip Tape
• Boards are drilled for use of our accessory fins for locking into rails
• 2 skate fins standard

Rating

Read This Post → 2009 Maven Wakeskate Reviews

Impulse – Wood Concave Series wakeskate

FEATURES:

• Asymmetrical shape, wider and more squared off in the nose. Nose-Tail Radius’ allow the board to track “true” and pops more consistently.
• Aggressive 3 Stage rocker
• Variable edge, softer rail in the middle, progresses to a crisp rail at the nose and tail
• Concave top deck, allows easier transition from heel to toe edging.
• Die cut Jessup Grip Tape
• Boards are drilled for use of our accessory fins for locking into rails
• 2 skate fins standard

Rating

Read This Post → 2009 Impulse Wakeskate Reviews

Faction – Flat wakeskate

FEATURES:

• 9 ply maple deck
• 3 stage rocker
• Softer rail throughout the whole board, more forgiving
• EVA molded pad for traction
• 2 skate fins standard

Rating

Read This Post → 2009 Faction Wakeskate Reviews

Anthem – Flat Foam Concave wakeskate

FEATURES:

• 9 ply maple deck
• 3 stage rocker
• Softer rail throughout the whole board, more forgiving
• EVA molded pad for concave and traction
• 2 skate fins standard

Rating

Read This Post → 2009 Anthem Wakeskate Reviews

How do you improve the winningest shape in wakeskate history? Easy, enlist the help Scott Bouchard. That’s right Butch and Grubb teamed up to shape everything Grubb was looking for. The new and improved Catalyst series starts with a blended 3-stage rocker line to generate more speed into the wake. Butch built a wider overall profile for increased surface area to give Grubby the extra wake-to-wake pop he wanted. To ensure the ride was not too loose, however, the pair designed dual base channels for tighter edge hold into the wake. Finished off with more pronounced concaves and a hybrid EVA / grip tape top, the Catalyst is built to win another generation of titles.

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Read This Post → 2009 Catalyst Wakeskate Reviews

Coming off the best season of his young career, it’s was only fitting that Brandon Thomas have a board to call his own. The 108 Vinyl is just that, everything BT has wanted and then some. Almost two years in the works, the Vinyl takes design elements from all of BT’s favorite skates and combines them into one. Overall, the Vinyl has a wider profile to create pop and accommodate for a bigger foot. A subtle concave and die-cut grip tape top complement the board’s over all shape. Throw in a new blended 3 Stage rocker line and dual tip/tail channels and you have a skate built for performance.

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Read This Post → 2009 Vinyl Wakeskate Reviews

The Scape series has the traditional 9 ply wood construction for that classic snap and feel on the water. The Scape is an inexpensive, wood core deck for skaters looking to take the drop for the first time. Designed with a similar rocker line and traction pad as some of our high-end decks for the most pop and control off the water. Bootless freedom of expression at our most affordable value.

Features

• New Die Cut EVA Top
• 9 Ply Wood Construction
• New Sealing Process
• Heat Transferred Base Graphic

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Read This Post → 2009 Scape Wakeskate Reviews