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tekko
Since 20 Feb 2006
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White Salmon
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 Mon Sep 29, 08 11:44 pm Liquid Force Kite Skate Rocker |
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Sorry it's late and I'm lazy.. so it's a new thread, rather than bringing back the Surf Expo thread.
After Pepi posted pictures from the Surf Expo.. members of this forum asked for, and we realized no one took pics of the rocker line of the new Liquid Force Kite specific wakeskate..
How something so vital, probably the most vital design feature relative to kiteboarding.. was not photographed.. I have no idea. Talk to Pepi and Mike about that.
Anyways... down at the Liquid Force office today and made a point to make sure to grab a couple pics of the rocker line.
You get to see a very happy Mauricio Abreu in these pics, as I took them just after Maurico was handed the kiteskate and saw the finished production model for the first time.
If you go back and check out Elliot Leboe's TEN4 video, you will see that even 5 years ago.. Mauricio was ahead of the curve and killing it on a wakeskate. Now he's happier than ever, riding for a company such as LF that has the leading wakeboard/wakeskate company's resources and design team, to once again (have you ever seen our footpads or bindings?!) apply that to the needs of kiteboarders...
Sorry for all the chatter... 14 hours of meetings today followed by 4 hours of drinking....
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| Mauricio is handed the first production LF Varial KiteSkate |
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| Nice.. very nice... |
LF-varial-kiteskate3.jpg |
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| Hmmm looks more like a kiteboard rocker.. than a wakeskate rocker.. hmm KITESKATE!! |
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6548 Posts
Couve / Hood
Site Lackey
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| Tue Sep 30, 08 6:43 am |
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| Awesome! Looks like perfect rocker.
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timo
Since 15 Jun 2006
40 Posts
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| Tue Sep 30, 08 7:12 am |
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| Sweet - when will those hit the shelves?
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
4329 Posts
Hood River
Hick
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| Tue Sep 30, 08 7:12 am |
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| Thank FAWKER GAWD someone finally did this. I'll pay extra to get one early.
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Hein
Since 08 Mar 2005
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Possessed
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| Tue Sep 30, 08 7:27 am |
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you all got wake skate wood
and it's fucking funny.
Gimme Gimme Gimme
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chanson
Since 31 Jan 2006
1873 Posts
WISCONSIN
Chimey
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| Tue Sep 30, 08 7:27 am |
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looks sweet for sure... 
i'm with those guys, When and how much is LF thinking..?
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
forever labled as the
retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master
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| Tue Sep 30, 08 7:56 am |
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| probably $600. You know, that plastic is expensive....
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
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Couve / Hood
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| Tue Sep 30, 08 8:01 am |
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| Hein wrote: | you all got wake skate wood
and it's fucking funny.
Gimme Gimme Gimme |
I think it all started when I rode the Hein wakeskate last year, wish I could have been riding that this year. 
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Hein
Since 08 Mar 2005
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| Tue Sep 30, 08 8:18 am |
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The first one was not that great. Forrest rode it too but left it laying
around on the beach so I had to ask for it back. Too many prying eyes
around these parts.
Pk,
Pretty sure I offered to have you come over and build one like Justin did.
I even have the wood bottom cut already. You could have been riding it
all summer. Maybe you missed my subtle invitation. C’est la vie.
Glad you all will get something to ride. Maybe someone will step up to
produce my design for next season.
I think DC is working on one too.
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
4329 Posts
Hood River
Hick
CGKA Member
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| Tue Sep 30, 08 8:58 am |
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I didn't know at the time that it was secret.  It was super fun to ride though!
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
forever labled as the
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| Tue Sep 30, 08 9:03 am |
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| Forrest wrote: | | I didn't know at the time that it was secret. |
Maybe he was embarrassed by it. 
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Pepi
Since 16 Jun 2006
1831 Posts
Pure Stoke Sports
Shop Owner
CGKA Member
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| Tue Sep 30, 08 9:22 am |
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| Forrest wrote: | | Thank FAWKER GAWD someone finally did this. I'll pay extra to get one early. |
One Billion Dollars!!!!
I'm sure as soon as Tekko is back in town from his meetings we'll have some idea of when the availability will be and get some orders in for an ASAP shipment.
You might have to fight Nate for first dibs when we get a demo in town. He's been drooling over the skate as well.
Pepi
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
forever labled as the
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genek
Since 21 Jul 2006
2165 Posts
East Po
KGB
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| Tue Sep 30, 08 9:30 am |
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Can't wait! Looks like it'll be fun. Anyone thinking slider action???
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Hein
Since 08 Mar 2005
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| Tue Sep 30, 08 9:46 am |
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| Forrest wrote: | | I didn't know at the time that it was secret. |
I probably did not communicate that very well. No harm done. The
special sauce has not been spilled as far as I can tell.
When the demo comes in. I'd be willing to let you do a comparison
of the LF to my genII skate.
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
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Couve / Hood
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| Tue Sep 30, 08 10:11 am |
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| genek wrote: | | Can't wait! Looks like it'll be fun. Anyone thinking slider action??? |
I thought anyone who hits sliders without boots on was a kook??!! 
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chanson
Since 31 Jan 2006
1873 Posts
WISCONSIN
Chimey
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| Tue Sep 30, 08 10:15 am |
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| Quote: | | Anyone thinking slider action??? |
oh yes!!! the pickle would be perfect to start out!
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